Pretty, yes, but practical? Open shelving in kitchens is a popular look on Instagram but may not fit the way you live. I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, ...

Everyone who's into kitchen design has an opinion on open shelving — aka uncovered wall shelves that display items in plain sight. While open shelves are cheaper than full kitchen cabinets, take up ...

Steer clear of heavy and bulky items that add visual weight to open shelving. Avoid styling floating shelves with generic knicknacks that don’t serve any aesthetic or practical purpose. Skip fragile ...

I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, with their matching ceramic dishes, beautifully staged glassware, lots of negative space, and you think, “Why not? If ...