For all occasions: 40 stunning kitchen islands with open shelves
Open shelves in the kitchen are a bit of a tricky element, and many try to completely abandon it due to their disorganization. Closed lockers are safer in this regard, they are able to hide all the clutter, so they are easier to care for. But at the same time, open shelves are a completely new world of possibilities. Here is an overview of 40 stunning kitchen islands that can completely transform traditional cuisine.
Kitchen interior by Diane Bergeron Interiors
Kitchen interior by Abode Architects
Kitchen interior by Mata Design Studio
Kitchen interior by Godrich Interiors
The traditional approach to kitchen interior design is based on closed bedside tables, cupboards, drawers and hidden kitchen utensils out of sight. Open shelves give you a fresh look at the classic kitchen island. They come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. In addition, if you did not find a model to your liking, you can always do everything yourself. In the case of shelves, it’s not difficult at all..
Books, books and more books
Kitchen interior by jordan peterson interior design
Kitchen interior by DHV Architects
Kitchen island in shades of gray
Ergonomic kitchen island with open shelves
A kitchen island with open shelves is a wonderful opportunity to showcase a collection of cookbooks by combining them with some decorative trinkets dear to the heart. This approach is incredibly popular in most modern kitchens, with elegant shelves filled with colorful books. They are just the element that brings home comfort and warmth..
Kitchen interior from General Assembly
Kitchen Interior by Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants
Open shelves for books
Open shelves of kitchen island
The location of the open shelves is determined by the shape and size of the island, the general design of the kitchen, so that the books not only bring aesthetic pleasure, but also fulfill their purpose. A large kitchen island allows you to combine open shelves and closed bedside tables¸ a perfect fusion of two worlds.
Open shelves of kitchen island
Black and White Kitchen by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Kitchen interior from At Home and Company
Kitchen interior by Gatling Design
An original idea would be to place the living room next to the kitchen. In this case, a kitchen island with open shelves can be turned into a library. Now on the shelves you can place not only cookbooks, but your entire personal library and create a cozy reading corner in the living room. Since the kitchen is often the social area and heart of the home in an open plan, this solution is ideal from an ergonomic point of view..
Creative approach
Sleek modern kitchen with work island
Kitchen interior from LWK Kitchens London
Kitchen interior by S + H Construction
Kitchen interior by j witzel interior design
Shelves aren’t just for books. It all depends on the shape, size of the kitchen island and open shelves. A good idea would be to organize a wine rack to showcase your collection of good wine. An original approach would be to turn the shelves into a firebox if there is a fireplace next to it. The result is an interesting decorative but practical element. You can place all kinds of baskets on the shelves and hide everything out of sight.
Demonstrating beauty
Kitchen interior by Eck MacNeely Architects
Kitchen interior by Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs
Kitchen interior by Workshop / APD
Kitchen interior by Klopper and Davis Architects
A kitchen island with open shelves is a wonderful opportunity to add elements of luxury, femininity to the kitchen interior and draw main attention to it. Before equipping a collection there, you need to remove everything from the shelves and think over the final result. In addition to books, you can arrange vases, pots, pots and porcelain, which will fill the kitchen not only with vital energy, but also with color..
Small kitchen islands
Small kitchen island with open shelves
kitchen island – industrial style table
Small kitchen island with open shelves
Small kitchen island in traditional kitchen
Don’t give up on a kitchen island with open shelves if the kitchen is tiny. On the contrary, it will help to emphasize the openness and airiness of space. You can use an industrial-style kitchen table, but with the aura of a pretty working island. Instead of the traditional kitchen island with open shelves, the openness of the table makes it possible to equip one or two shelves for pots and pans. Practical and convenient.
Kitchen style
Vintage Kitchen by Marchi
Classic kitchen interior
Kitchen interior by Love, Thomas Creative Interiors
Industrial kitchen from PLACE architect
It is believed that a kitchen island with open shelves fits best in kitchens designed in an industrial, «shabby» and farm style. This is not the case. If the kitchen has a sense of style and theme, then only small changes and tricks are needed to equip open shelves. Industrial style and «shabby» chic will look great with shelves filled with copper and steel pots and pans, but for a modern style it is better to put china dishes on them. Open shelves with corals, shells and starfish will fit perfectly into a marine or coastal style, but Scandinavian will require more restraint.
