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Forget about out of sight, out of mind.
Try our open storage ideas to organize items in every room of your home.
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However, theres a tendency to haphazardly stuff things behind closed doors without much thought to their organization.
Open shelving, on the other hand, calls for more intentionality.
Open storage not only organizes your belongings but also makes them a part of your homes decor.
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Discover stylish and functional ways tostore your favorite itemsout in the open.
A base cabinet with open shelving holds wine bottles until they’re ready to be uncorked.
Take the shelves up to the ceiling to maximize space.
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Store Spices
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Inspire your inner chef by keepingherbs and spicesat your fingertips.
A small open shelf in the kitchen is the perfect place to feature your collection.
Add a dowel to keep them in place.
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For theultimate spice organization, use matching jars or group similar bottles with each other.
Install wall-mounted hooks with closely spaced pegs near the door.
Consider this open storage solution to be wearable art.
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Maximize the forgotten area by adding a wine rack.
The elevated location also helps avoid accidents if you have little ones running around your house.
Open cubbies in base cabinets hold shoes so theyre easy to kick off but not trip on.
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Plus, the open shelving lets youdisplay decor in your kitchen.
Tidy Up Firewood
On chilly nights, theres nothing better than sitting around a warm fireplace.
Plus, this open storage idea can be utilized inside or outside the house.
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This DIY plate rack fromSimply Aligned Homefeatures shallow shelves and dowel rods to hold pieces in place.
Now, you could presenta trendy butter boardin the blink of an eye.
Install open shelves between cabinetry and add coordinating baskets to store laundry products or backstock items with labels.
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Use a high shelf to display a collection of ceramic vases.
Bringing furniture like this into the kitchen makes the functional space feel less utilitarian.
For a well-designed look, see to it the piece relates to the room’s decor.
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Perfect Your Pantry
Simple white shelves can turn any pantry into a well-organized space.
Install open shelving for easy access to staple ingredients and equipment.
Hanging large items from the ceiling frees up cabinet space in a small kitchen.
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The pots and pans also contribute to the cozy, lived-in character of the room.
Combine Cabinets and Open Kitchen Storage
Every efficient kitchen needs a combination of open and closed storage.
This wall of cabinetry boasts tons of storage.
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To provide visual relief from the wall of closed cabinetry, decorative wooden open shelves were added.
It’s a prime spot to place pristine dishware and decor items.
Thin metal wires suspend the shelves from the ceiling so they appear to be floating.
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The narrow island, fashioned from an old table,provides additional open storagewithout cluttering visual space.
Dedicate some time to a weekend DIY project.
Watch this simple step-by-step to see how to convert your cabinets into beautiful open shelving.
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This also gives you a great opportunity togive your cabinetry a fresh look with paint.
Magnetic knife strips hold containers of herbs and spices below upper cabinets.
Decorate Shelving
Robert Brinson
Beaded board behind these open shelves adds to this kitchen’s cottage charm.
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Although the shelves answer the call for simplicity, the lacy scrollwork brackets add a touch of ornamentation.
Here, rows of open shelves lend storage and display space for a collection of classic dishware.
This simple pop of print or color will add tons of personality to your space.
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Go Modern
Incorporate an industrial feel to any room with open shelving units.
Place the shelves on any wall to add extra storage, then display your favorite books and knick-knacks.
Place baskets on the shelves to hide away seldom-used or unsightly items.
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Here, small, frequently-used items are placed on the lowest level.
Larger items or those used only occasionally are out of the way on the top.
Create similar storage elsewhere in the kitchen by building shelves between wall studs.
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Keep only the items you reach for most on the open storage to prevent clutter.
Incorporate Vintage Pieces
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Avintage wine cage was repurposedto store the homeowner’s collection of dishware.
The caged-in upper portion boasts three rows of wire shelves to ensure everyday items have proper homes.
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Use a See-Through Solution
Need an open storage idea for a small space?
Tall, narrow glass shelving fits into tight nooks and allows for light to filter through a space.
Bold, printed wallpaper or classic penny tile makes a great background for glass shelves.
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Use the open shelves to store glassware or bar essentials.
Give Your Kitchen Dimension
This hybrid cabinet/open shelving kitchen is the best of both worlds.
For bonus open storage, use the lower level of a kitchen island for cookbooks or large serving dishes.
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Open Up Overhead Compartments
To increase storage space in akitchen with limited square footage, look up.
An open shelf below, outfitted with more storage bins, helps break up the wall of cabinetry.
Place mugs and crockery for an easy to-get-to option.
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Other ideas include showcasing cookbooks and cooking magazines or special occasion glasses and dishes.
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