I had open shelving in my kitchen for a couple of months while I waited for a few cupboard doors to be made and installed. I didn’t quite work for me. Sure, there was one less barrier separating me and my plate, but the overall look was much too messy for me (yes, even considering my dishes are white and neatly stacked). But when I look at the kitchens below, I think the open shelves look completely fine and liveable.

white kitchen with open shelving, via Southern Living

white kitchen with open shelving, via Southern Living

white kitchen with open shelving, via Happy Hour Mom

white kitchen with open shelving, via House Beautiful

white kitchen with open shelving, via The Simply Luxurious Life

white kitchen with open shelving, via CocoCozy

white kitchen with open shelving, via Maria Killam

white kitchen with open shelving, source unknown