Design Trend: Doors Off

Hello there.  I hope you week is going well.  Today I wanted to share my thoughts on a design idea that is quickly becoming a trend.

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Have you noticed more and more kitchens, pantries, laundry rooms and closet spaces are going doorless? New homes are being built with open shelving and lots of homeowners are removing the doors on their existing cabinets to create the open shelving concept in their homes.

New Home with Open Shelving

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I must say that I really love the look of open shelving, not only for a kitchen but the other rooms in the home too.

One of the things I like most about this design statement is that open shelving makes a room feel more spacious and airy.

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Cabinet doors can become a visual blocker and sometimes limit the storage capabilities in a kitchen.  Open shelves allow you to use every inch of space to display collectibles and functional items, providing a more personal and stylized design statement.

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In a laundry room, open shelves make functional items easily accessible and provide a less industrial feel overall.

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Don’t think your open shelves have to be plain and boring–you can incorporate decorative hardware or a decorative paint application to make your shelves stand out.

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And, standard shelving can be replaced with another material to provide more visual interest.

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If you’re considering open shelving in your home, here are a few tips that will help you create the best possible look:

1)  Keep items organized–open shelving will look intentional if items are grouped and organized in an attractive and orderly way.

2)  Create depth and dimension with the items on your shelves by stacking pieces at different heights and layering items from the front of the shelf to the back.

3)  Incorporate decorative elements like decorative platters, vases or collectibles to give your shelves personality.

4)  Use storage baskets and containers to hold smaller items and create areas of impact on your shelves.

5) Consider a contrasting background so that that contents on each shelf stand out.

And remember that design is in the details so approach your open shelving the same way you would decorating a tabletop or bookcase.

So what do you think–do you like the open shelving concept or would you rather keeps things behind closed doors?

Shelly

Decorating with Corbels–Add this to your DIY List

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When it comes to design, I love a good architectural detail.   Details that have a sense of style and history to them and that add character to a home.  Corbels are one of my favorite architectural accents.  Do you know what a corbel is?  Basically it is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts out from a wall and is meant to hold-up or carry weight.

Corbels have been used for centuries in building construction and over the years have become a decorative element that people are adding to the interior decor of their homes.

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Inspiration + Weekend Reads

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I’m constantly looking at images on Pinterest but now and then I come across an image that just mesmerizes me.  Even though purple is not my color and I don’t like the idea of decorating with taxidermy, I love the impact the color coordinated books give to this space.  It might take a lifetime to get this look with books you’ve collected but a few rolls of wrapping paper and an afternoon of DIY could get you the same results.  Design is not always something you want to copy but rather something you want to be inspired by!
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XO Shelly

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