There are many home renovation shows on television that takes outdated or cramped spaces and turns them into giant wide open spaces. Therefore, it’s no wonder that the concept of open floor plans has gained popularity in recent years.
Although times have also brought back the desire for divided rooms and added privacy, there are still some areas of the home that benefit well from the open concept idea. One of those spaces happens to be the kitchen and in most modern homes people want to create an open space to add the feeling of size and comfort to their cooking area. If you are thinking of adding open shelving to your kitchen, here are 4 things Joseph Kitchen and Bath feels you should keep in mind.
Cleaner Kitchen
If you are a neat freak, having open kitchen cabinets is a great way to show off your organization skills and keep your kitchen clean at the same time. Since there is no place to hide anything, it’s easy to keep an eye on what needs to be cleaned and what needs to be organized at all times.
Trend Maker
If you are like most people, you probably like to stay on trend. When you have an open cabinet plan it’s easy to stay compelled to keep all of your sets matching and up to date. Since everyone can see what you have the minute they visit your kitchen, you will always strive to make the perfect first impression with trendy kitchenware.
Improved Lighting
Things that are oddly shaped are often hard to light properly when your kitchen is on an open cabinet plan, you will learn to create unique lighting solutions that banish odd shadows from your space.
Extra Dust
While there may be a lot of benefits to having an open shelving plan, there are also drawbacks. The doors on your cabinets not only keep things hidden, but they also serve to protect the contents. When you opt for a doorless kitchen you are choosing to allow lots of dust and dander to settle on your kitchenware which means you will need to clean more often than usual.
Depending on the light that comes in from natural sources, you also expose your kitchenware and anything else you store in your cabinets to the sun. Such exposure can fade colors and degrade spices and food much more rapidly than if they were contained in a darker protected space.
How We Can Help
There are advantages and disadvantage to switching to an open cabinet floor plan. Joseph Kitchen and Bath is here to help you regardless of what design changes you ultimately choose to make. If you want more information about our services or if you just want to get advice on your kitchen design, give us a call at (905) 707-7756 to see how we can help.
