26 Open Shelving Ideas for Your Kitchen

White paneled walls make a blank canvas backdrop for this lovely kitchen's crisp black trim and open shelving. Pretty patterned barstools and a rug layer in additional textures.

In this just-a-hint-more-formal dining room, a wide country-style table makes up to 10 comfortable. The decor is simple and fun: open shelves display collections of glass bottles, teacups and pretty dishware.

Pine that was stained a dark walnut creates the open storage shelves below the counter in the baking center. The shelves resemble a freestanding piece of furniture, with display storage for a bread box, dessert stands, mixing bowls, glass cannisters for flour and sugar and a marble rolling pin. A new window above peeks out to an alluring water view.

Open shelving in the midcentury modern living room creates an easily accessible coffee bar for entertaining and display space for showcasing the homeowners' personality.

The open wood shelving in the white, modern farmhouse kitchen adds stylish storage to the space, while also bringing a warm, rustic element to the design.

This tiny house is big on style. We enter into the kitchen and are immediately struck by the simple yet bold palette of cobalt blue, crisp white and gray. Its contemporary vibe is grounded by the use of classic rustic elements. The brass details, chunky shelves, cantilevered tables and the tufted sofa help to create an undeniably elevated look in this tiny home.

Wooden accessories like this cutting board, plate and vase soften the starkness of this kitchen's stainless steel shelves and clean, white subway tile backsplash. The houseplant is a fresh, organic touch.

Open shelving creates a stylish storage space in this kitchen.

The key to open shelves looking pretty instead of like clutter catchers? Don't overstuff them. Here, this kitchen uses an edited mix of houseplants, tchotchkes and practical items.

A rustic neutral kitchen with a brown brick backsplash benefits from simple wooden shelves accessorized with complementary white accessories.

The redesigned kitchen blends the warmth of hardwood floors with the sharp contrast of the black cabinetry and white granite countertops. The distinctive wood wallpaper has gold flecks that create a subtle tie-in with the brass shelving and kitchen hardware.

Highlights in the kitchen include custom black cabinetry and vent hood, apron-front sink, white marble countertops and backsplash and open shelving.

White tiles make a blank canvas of a backdrop for this fun collection of kitchen antiques which are beautifully highlighted on these open shelves.

As a barrier between the modern staircase and the kitchen space, a glass wall serves as an anchor for the industrial shelves that have the appearance of simply floating in the air.

Not all open shelves have to be dainty. These thick wooden shelves add drama to this kitchen.

This DIY kitchen shelving made with reclaimed wood is the perfect place to house this family's collection of ceramic dishware. A space was also added to hang pots to dry. The genius design allows water from the pots to drip right into plants in the kitchen.

Rather than upper cabinets for wall storage, designers opted for open shelving that was crafted out of materials that were repurposed from the home's original kitchen.

Wallpaper or tile with a pretty or punchy pattern makes a chic backdrop behind shelving and cabinets.

A graphic-patterned rug adds bright color to this contemporary kitchen. A large center island adds extra prep space, as well as more storage and a wine refrigerator.

Choose a hero piece as the focal point for your room, like a bold upholstery pattern for the sofa. Then use a mix of quieter neutrals for the remaining furniture and walls to keep the space feeling light and open.

Open shelving on either side of the stove adds plenty of storage for mugs and spices.

Designers blended custom, sleek, white-gloss cabinets with the warm, mahogany paneling to create a space that felt both new and original.

A detail of this charming farmhouse kitchen shows off its open shelving and green marble countertop, details that blend seamlessly and characterize the home's updated take on farmhouse style. Brass hardware and green-painted trim are crisp and on-trend. The designers expanded the kitchen footprint and opened up the home's floor plan to create a family-friendly space.

Rustic elements like the exposed beams, farmhouse sink and open wood shelving make this kitchen feel casual and friendly though the gold brackets add a little something extra. The dark blue cabinets are a pretty way to add depth and richness.

To add color to this neutral room as well as create a focal point, patterned tile was added to the accent wall behind the sink. To add a bit of storage and contrast, open shelving was added to the design.