There is a growing trend for open kitchens, that which veer away from the traditional closed cabinets. With this come several shelving alternatives that aim to promote a lighter and more airy kitchen atmosphere.
If you are thinking about upgrading your cooking haven, here are 5 alternatives to traditional kitchen cabinets to consider according to Apartment Therapy:
One long ledge
A piece of ledge that measures as far as the countertop is a sleek and modern touch if you feel like ditching closed kitchen cabinets. For more impact, try pairing the ledge's material to that of the countertop. It is an open and spacious alternative to otherwise bulky and small contained space of cabinets. The continuous horizontal accent gives that illusion of an extra long and sleek space.
Hanging storage bar
If you are into minimalist design, then a single hanging storage bar to store utensils and other kitchen essentials is the perfect option. It is a modern and industrial touch that is sure to give uniqueness to your kitchen; and if you are seriously considering this, copper is a nice material to work with.
Suspended shelves
The nice thing about suspended shelves is that they offer the same amount of storage as closed cabinets minus the bulkiness. Also, unlike traditional cabinets, they are open which allows light to pass through which keeps the kitchen well-lit and bright.
Open shelves
Commonly seen in commercial kitchens, open shelves are now invading home kitchens and looks like they are fitting in pretty well. Open shelves are perfect for lining up spices and other kitchen essentials in plain sight so you don't have to rummage like how it's done with closed cabinets.
Open storage boxes
They are like traditional kitchen cabinets minus the doors. With open storage boxes, you know where things are without having to close and open several cabinet doors before finally finding what you are looking for. Like the other types of shelves already mentioned, they also contribute to that airy and open kitchen atmosphere that is what almost everyone is going for these days.
