Everyone has a strong opinion when it comes to open shelves.
Aesthetically it looks beautiful. An open
shelf system is ideal when you don’t have storage and when you have a spare
wall with no cabinets. But it’s not everyone’s cup of tea and definitely not
mine, even though I have a couple of open shelves in my home. The thought of
dusting it always puts me off… but lately I am beginning to get obsessed with
open shelves. Most people love the styled look on an open shelf because it adds
personality, charm and warmth but dusting is always a worry… but I guess it can
be tackled. Open shelving is great for smaller homes because it can save space.
And it breaks the monotony of closed cabinets and gives a big visual impact. It is also cost effective when compared to closed cabinets.
Here are some tips on how to handle an open shelf
Style the shelf with a colour palette in mind
Groups of two clusters or 3 and each of them are in different heights to draw attention
Display your favorite things on open shelves that are attractive to look at but space them out to give an uncluttered look.
If you have a spare wall in your kitchen and no pantry, open shelves is an ideal solution.
If you own a set of gorgeous crockery, open shelves are the best way to show them off.
Use houseplants to add a green effect or use herb plants if the shelf is placed in your kitchen.
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| Open Shelves for Laundry Room, Image via HomeDit |
Do you love open shelves? Would you switch to open
shelves if given a chance? Do you have any in your home and how have you styled
it? If you wish to share your open shelf styling, please email me at tickledbyinspirations@gmail.com . I would love to share it with my readers!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
