How to Decorate Shelves in Kitchen: Starting Out Slowly

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. In fact, it is the heart of your home, the center of the hustle and bustle.

You prepare meals for the loved ones here. You pour your heart and soul for the people you care here.

Often times, kitchens have also become a room that has it all. It is the place to do the work or homework.

It is the place to get together and hang out. It is the place to entertain the guests and visitors. It is the place where families will get around and spend time.

It is only crucial that you know how to decorate the shelves so not only everything will look neat and organized, it is also cozy and homey.

Plan the Arrangement

So, the shelves are supposed to be the place to accommodate all the needed stuff for your kitchen activities. But in most cases, you just throw everything in there, close the door, and everything is forgotten.

If you want to add life to your kitchen and make it fresh, there are some things that you can do and it can start out simple – you don’t really have to spend a lot of money for it.

1. Open or Closed Shelf Ideas

First of all, plan whether you like the closed or open shelf idea. The open shelf theme is great when you have small kitchen or limited space. But if you have a little mess inside the shelf, it is probably a good idea to conceal it.

2. Brushed Glass Door

However, if you want to create a lighter feel, you can try a brushed glass door which can be paired with glass shelf or wooden shelf – trust me, it works. The brushed glass is translucent so people won’t be able to see clearly behind the closed doors and yet you can achieve a stylish look.

3. Separate Cabinets

It is also a good idea to have separate cabinets for different items. The cabinets for the kitchen utensils should be separated from the cabinets for the kitchen herbs and ingredients. Not only it will create a more organized construction, it will also help you create a better management.

You will be able to find stuff easier and faster. In the event that you only have one huge cabinet for all (and you are rather short on the money and low on the space), make sure to create a separated area. You can have the upper area for herbs and the lower area for utensils. If you like the left and right arrangement, such a thing will do too.

4. Use Theme for the Shelf

Use a theme for the shelf. The shelf of herbs or the shelf of recipe books can create a neater kitchen space while improving the look as well. Be sure to dedicate yourself to the theme and never mix it up.

Related: How to Decorate Bookshelves?

5. Storage Containers, Boxes, and Jars

Storage containers, boxes, and jars are important. If you have an open shelf arrangement, you can show these cool storage ideas. Arranging the shelf with the storage jars and containers (along with the name labels on them) will definitely improve the look of the kitchen in the simplest, easiest, and most affordable manner.