I’ve said this before, and this is probably the most controversial opinion I have, but I’m just not a big fan of floating shelves in the kitchen, or in general. I much prefer the use of upper cabinets instead. Upper cabinets look stately. They elevate the kitchen while maintaining functionality. I think often open shelving is used as a way of decoration…to break up the monotony of all the cabinetry. But I’d argue that upper cabinetry, with beautiful doors and alluring hardware, is a more high end way of decorating your kitchen.
The one exception to my own opinion is if there’s just one single, long shelf mounted above the backsplash…then I can fully get on board with it.
If you want to break up the monotony of the cabinetry, let’s take notes from Sean Anderson’s kitchen design above! Try adding a few glass front cabinet doors or opt for counter cabinetry. Add intricate crown moulding or change up the hardware. Place an antique hutch on the counter that spans to the ceiling…the options are endless.
