Live edge shelves are slabs of wood where some of the bark is still visible which will add a more rustic charm to your kitchen.
Cabinets diy open shelving kitchen.
I chose to go with open shelving.
Ditching cabinets and embracing sleek shelves can help turn your kitchen into the open space you always dreamed about.
Floating shelves in a farmhouse style kitchen are often made from stained or reclaimed wood which looks great in most spaces.
While i initially considered cabinetry to go over our diy lower cabinets i feared bulky upper cabinetry would make the small space feel overwhelmed and closed off after all we were working with some pretty narrow dimensions.
This saved a lot of money on wood as i didn t have to frame up every cabinet.
They add a great pop of color to the kitchen and ree has all of her favorite dishes within easy reach.
I liked the way it looked like an old farm kitchen since i was able to add a set of curtains to cover under the sink.
As i mentioned earlier we actually built our own kitchen cabinets.
Plus i didn t have to waste wood for doors.
Given the lower cabinets were only 18 5 deep our upper shelving was going to be relatively shallow we actually decided on an upper depth of 11 inches.
Build open shelving with a stained glass accent to open up the kitchen space while adding a decorative element.
How to build kitchen shelving add recessed shelving to the kitchen for a stylish way to store a variety of kitchen objects.
Ree drummond s open shelving in the lodge s kitchen is a case in point.