21 Kitchen Shelving Ideas That Maximize Design Potential

By Madeline Buiano  | Published on May 15, 2024

Create a Focal Point

Create a focal point in your kitchen by using open shelving to draw the eye in, which is what Laura Tribbett, principal and founder of Outline Interiors, did in this kitchen. "Our intention was to complement the sea of closed cabinetry by designating the range wall as the decorative focal point of the kitchen," she said. "We installed a full wall of creamy ceramic tile backsplash, a custom plastered hood with metal banding and rivets, and commissioned the ceiling mount, hanging brass, and glass shelves to bring in an element of sculptural décor."