Open Shelves

The kitchen in our new house is going to have open shelves. I've been thinking a lot about how to make this feature work in our new house. I have come to a few conclusions. A. Thank God we have a big pantry to hide things in. and B. This could look really beautiful. There are just a few rules that I think we should think about.

1. Hide all of the ugly pieces.
2. Try to keep consistent with color.
3. Don't clutter.
4. High contrast or all one color always works.

Here are some inspiration pics.

Cheap Monday!!

Floating shelves are a great idea to create an entryway that looks pulled together. It also looks like custom built in cabinetry and looks expensive! You can get some great floating shelves at ikea, west elem, and potterybarn.