Displaying Kitchen Supplies — Hot or Not?
Do some kitchens just beg for a cozy row of canisters and gear for all to see? Have a look and let us know what you think
Early in my magazine editing days, I read an interview with a local
designer that I've never forgotten. Asked about the latest kitchen
trends, the designer insisted that homeowners had moved beyond such
outdated practices as storing canisters and utensil crocks right on the
countertop. I was taken aback when I read that, and almost 15 years
later, I still disagree with her.
Some people simply lack space to tuck their gear behind cabinet doors, especially those with tiny kitchens or avid cooks who own every gadget on the market. Practical considerations aside, though, I think a kitchen with no visible tools or sundries looks flat and soulless. We gravitate to kitchens because we crave a visceral sense of warmth and sustenance, and an empty kitchen strips that feeling away. Convenience counts too; personally, I'd rather not run to the pantry every time I need a teaspoon of salt or reach into a drawer to find just the right spatula.
If you choose pretty containers and keep them neatly arranged, they can add to rather than detract from your kitchen decor. Even if you don't cook, you can fill canisters with wine corks, candy or sugar cubes for coffee, or gather a collection of pretty olive wood spoons or sleek wire whisks in a pitcher.
What's your take? Is storing kitchen supplies in the open a do or a don't, if you have the choice? Leave a comment and tell us!
Some people simply lack space to tuck their gear behind cabinet doors, especially those with tiny kitchens or avid cooks who own every gadget on the market. Practical considerations aside, though, I think a kitchen with no visible tools or sundries looks flat and soulless. We gravitate to kitchens because we crave a visceral sense of warmth and sustenance, and an empty kitchen strips that feeling away. Convenience counts too; personally, I'd rather not run to the pantry every time I need a teaspoon of salt or reach into a drawer to find just the right spatula.
If you choose pretty containers and keep them neatly arranged, they can add to rather than detract from your kitchen decor. Even if you don't cook, you can fill canisters with wine corks, candy or sugar cubes for coffee, or gather a collection of pretty olive wood spoons or sleek wire whisks in a pitcher.
What's your take? Is storing kitchen supplies in the open a do or a don't, if you have the choice? Leave a comment and tell us!
Layers of canisters, jars,
dishware, trivets and other tools infuse this collected kitchen with a
sense of cheer and comfort. At first glance you can tell it's a working
kitchen, and the visual feast holds the promise of delicious meals and
conviviality.
How to keep open shelves under control
How to keep open shelves under control
It's easy to forget that banks of
cabinetry are a relatively new addition to the kitchen scene — a few
generations ago, you were more likely to find open shelving and a sturdy
worktable. Even if this kitchen were big enough to stow dry goods in,
it wouldn't radiate such old-fashioned warmth if the counters and
shelves were bare.
Likewise, the medley of decorative and functional items on this kitchen countertop underscores the cottage flavor.
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Vintage canisters echo the antique
stove in this space. My favorite touch is the colander, hung on the
wall as you might mount a clock or a decorative object.
Old-world kitchens, particularly in
rural areas, had many things in common with our country and cottage
kitchens — open storage included. Cleared of clutter, the shelves and
counters in this space would look all wrong.
Simple glass jars in a pleasing
array of heights help to fill some of the blank space between the upper
and lower cabinets in this kitchen. Without the countertop flotsam, the
space would look bare and chilly.
Kitchen bric-a-brac doesn't have to
be extensive to warm up the room. In this space, a handful of
well-chosen necessities do the job without detracting from the
minimalist aesthetic.
This petite kitchen elevates
canister displays to an art form. Massing them on the shelves in
different heights, with those gorgeous rows of red jars and copper pots,
blends form and function in the best way.
A solitary line of containers
nestled into the top of a cabinetry wall provides just enough homeyness
to take away the chill of this minimalist kitchen.
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