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If there’s one thing I wish I hadn’t neglected to add to my own kitchen when we renovated a few years back, it’s open shelving. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll already know that open shelving and “shelfies” styled with intention in a kitchen, are now more the norm than not.
Want to add personality, pops of colour, a theme, texture, or cohesion from one room to the next? Open shelving will get you there. Thankfully, it’s also not just for those with expensive custom cabinetry budgets, and can be achieved using-off-the-shelf solutions like kaboodle kitchen from Bunnings.
Open shelves add smart, practical storage, as well as adding colour, style and character. You can see and grab everyday items easily, while they double duty as decor pieces. What’s not to like? Well, dust would be my answer, but I think it’s probably worth it!
Suddenly, your everyday items become props in their own right: colour-coded spine cook books, ceramic dishes and vessels, heirloom dinnerware pieces and trailing houseplants add life to your kitchen and tell a little about the people who use it. And the it comes to our interiors, we love them to tell a story!
Kitchen shelving is no longer just about storage space; It’s about making your kitchen feel lighter and more personal, and with kaboodle’s fully customisable and affordable shelf options, you can design storage solutions that suit your lifestyle, your layout and the way you use your kitchen every day.
Whether you’re planning a full renovation from scratch or seeing open shelves as the perfect update, open shelves are an achievable upgrade, letting you make the most of your floor and vertical space without overwhelming the room. By combining cupboards for concealed storage of the less aesthetic items with open shelving units, you get the best of both worlds.
Because kaboodle’s storage solutions are designed to be customisable, you can:
- Adjust shelf widths to suit your space
- Add or remove shelves over time
- Update finishes to suit new interior design styles.
This flexibility makes open shelves a long-term solution, not just a trend. If you love clean lines and calm spaces, open shelves support a minimalist kitchen decor approach, rather than the messy clutter you may fear they’d bring. Styling shelves with a limited colour palette, matching storage boxes and simple ceramics, keeps the focus on function. When everything is on display, it’s easier to edit what you keep and how you store it. This naturally leads to better organisation and more intentional storage ideas.
Mix practical items with a few decorative touches to strike the right balance. Think timber boards, glass jars or a single plant to soften the space.
Tips for styling open shelves
Styling open shelves doesn’t need to be complicated. Start with function, then layer in personality:
- Group items for visual balance
- Mix textures like timber, glass and ceramics
- Keep frequently used items within easy reach
- Leave some breathing room to avoid overcrowding
- Open shelves work best when they feel purposeful, not overfilled
- They provide easy-access storage while breaking up cabinetry and maximising vertical storage solutions.
Transform your space
With the right planning, and thoughtful styling, you can create kitchen storage solutions that look great, function well and feel personal. And when you step back and see it all come together, you’ll know one thing for sure – you made it!
Get some open shelf styling inspiration here.
Try this kaboodle hack to use thick timber-look benchtops to create floating kitchen shelves
