Storage is one of the main concerns in functional spaces like kitchens, and providing good storage units is essential. If you want a nice and working kitchen, you should take care of that and incorporate various shelves and shelving units here and there. We’ve gathered the most popular ideas for now that you may steal for your home, they fit many different styles – take just one or combine several ones!
Minimalist Shelves
Thin minimalist wooden shelves are always a good idea, they will fit many décor styles and will allow you storage and display at their best. You don’t need to remove all of your cabinetry and replace it with shelving you simply need to work shelving in anywhere you can. Such shelves don’t take much space and aren’t difficult to install.
Open minimalist shelves in the kitchen and a stick for hanging kitchen towels are a serene and cool kitchen.
Thin open minimalist shelves over the countertops that take the whole wall for maximal storage.
Open minimalist shelving combined with a white cabinet is a nice idea for a contemporary kitchen.
Thin dark shelves of reclaimed wood is a nice natural touch to your kitchen and a branch adds even more.
Stylish minimalist shelves in front of a blue tile wall look outstanding and will make your objects displayed the best way possible.
Statement Thick Shelves
Rustic, farmhouse décor has become quite popular., keep that in mind and consider adding thick and statement wooden shelves. Whether it be a rustic kitchen or simply a space that needs to feel warmer, some slab wooden shelves or rough reclaimed wood ones are what you need for a cool look. A few wood shelves displayed can make a world of a difference and comfortable storage at the same time.
Thick wooden shelves in a white tile niche look warming up and give a slight farmhouse feel to the space.
Recalimed thick wooden shelves bring interest and coziness with their unique texture and look.
Just a couple of thick rich-stained wooden shelves that match the wood of the cabinets for a cohesive look.
Extra thick rough wooden shelves in front of a brick wall will definitely add texture and interest to your space.
Dark reclaimed wooden shelves look very bold and standing out in front of a white tile wall.
Cabinets With Removed Doors
Say you want to keep your cabinets yet want to have shelves as well. It’s very easy to realize! Remove the doors from your cabinets, paint the backdrop and watch your kitchen take on a new life. Just like magic your shelves will completely transform proving something new and fresh to the room, and it won’t cost much, it’s a renovation that anyone can do!
If you love open storage, you can remove the doors of your cabinets or order cabinets with no doors.
Closed lower cabinets and open upper ones for a neutral and simple farmhouse kitchen.
Cabinets with no doors look very stylish and are very comfortable in using, keep them as open as possible.
A stylish modern kitchen with practical upper cabinets.
Graphite grey minimalist kitchen with closed lower cabinets and an open upper section as ann option.
Industrial Shelving Units
If you have been wanting to add something modern, and refreshing to your kitchen, an industrial twist is a way to go. Add in industrial touches to your shelves to bring them back to life without having to spend much money at all. If you already have open shelves, you can also add an industrial shelving unit to match.
Such an oversized industrial shelving unit will be a nice idea not only for a kitchen but also for a pantry.
A lightweight metal shelving unit next to your traditional cabinets will give a more industrial feel to the space.
A black industrial shelving unit instead of upper cabinets is a stylish idea for a masculine and moody kitchen.
Place a large industrial shelving unit in your kitchen to store everything you may need.
A small kitchen with an industrial shelving unit floating over the kitchen island is a stylish and comfortable idea.
Buffets
Bureaus and buffets will give a sweet rustic feel to your kitchen and dining room – they are full of farmhouse amazement! Such a furniture piece is always a great way to warm up a space giving it old rustic charm and providing it with some storage space. If you have an old buffet at hand, you can just restore it giving it a new look with some paint and colorful backing; you can also make the upper part opened and highlight it with backing or different wood.
Such an oversized industrial shelving unit will be a nice idea not only for a kitchen but also for a pantry.
A lightweight metal shelving unit next to your traditional cabinets will give a more industrial feel to the space.
A black industrial shelving unit instead of upper cabinets is a stylish idea for a masculine and moody kitchen.
Place a large industrial shelving unit in your kitchen to store everything you may need.
A small kitchen with an industrial shelving unit floating over the kitchen island is a stylish and comfortable idea.