#Kitchen Open Shelving - Why Open Shelving Works

This polarizing design choice has more positives than you think.

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4. Dust and grime aren't that big of a deal.

"Dust appears on the shelf, but I just wipe it off once a month or so while the dishes are being cleaned. Really, no dish sits there long enough to accumulate dust." Brittany at Pretty Handy Girl

"I don't find we have the dust issues people worry about. Because we use all of the plates, bowls, and glasses on the shelves regularly, they don't have time to get dusty. Around the plates a little dust settles, but less than on my office bookcases! I run a Swiffer duster around every now and then." Tanya at Dans le Lakehouse

7. You can show off your pretty dishware all the time.

"I like seeing my pretty glasswares and Pyrex on display. They've been hidden behind cupboard doors for so many years, so now it's their moment in the sun." Tanya at Dans le Lakehouse