Design of kitchen wall shelves

One of the places in any home where a lot of time is spent is the kitchen. The arrangement of the space of this room requires a correct approach. I want everything to be at hand, to have its place. Replacing bulky hanging cabinets, unloading them, compact hinged shelves replaced.

Wall-mounted shelves can be used instead of kitchen cabinets or can be a spectacular addition to closed storage systems

Shelves in the kitchen over the dining table

The functional location of the shelves above the table level divides the kitchen into separate zones.
Having hung on this design pans, potholders, towels, you can take them at any time.
Look at the shelves in the kitchen above the dining table in the photo.

Examples with photos of decorative shelves on the wall

Creating a cozy atmosphere, comfort is possible with the help of decorative shelves. You can also put practical gizmos on them. This is a full-fledged complex, adhered to in one subject, for storing serving sets, figures, flower arrangements.

In the interior of a modern kitchen, open shelves are able to act as a stylish decorative element

Having fixed it in the apron area instead of the crossbar, you will put useful things in the cooking process. The finish must be durable.

Solid shelves that can withstand heavy loads come out of thick boards

Creating a unique author's project for stocks of a wine drink is not difficult with the help of roomy mezzanines. Pay attention to the photos of the kitchen shelves.

Such shelves are used both for storing wine and glasses

Advantages and disadvantages of open shelves

Classic shelves are popular due to the speed of fasteners. Such designs provide an unhindered access to household utensils. Due to the lower need for the use of the material, you can save on the purchase.

Open shelves contribute to a visual increase in space, unlike closed cabinets, which significantly reduce the visual volume of a room

Main advantages:

• the possibility of placing furniture elements in a small area;
• panoramic view allows you to use it without spending time searching for the necessary utensils;
• visually enlarge the room, making it spacious;
• if desired, redevelopment can be done thanks to movable structures, kitchen shelves on the wall allow dismantling without problems;
• An interesting attribute that gives modernity to a simple kitchen.

Having decided to equip the wall surfaces with open shelves, the manifested imperfection, which causes inconvenience of operation, is taken into account.

Shelves will definitely not like those housewives who prefer not to flaunt kitchen utensils

Minuses:

• the inventory opened to the eye will quickly be covered with particles of soot and dust;
• regular maintenance of objects in exemplary order, cleanliness, in view of its placement on general display;
• the complexity of the configuration with some furniture items.

Taking into account all the advantages, the negative sides of the products, the best solution is to combine different modifications.

The use of open shelves allows you to reduce the cost of a kitchen set without a noticeable loss of functionality

What style to do, buy shelves on the wall

Country

Functional shelves made of natural timber will be required. Shelves are beautiful in the kitchen, made of solid, aged wood, complemented by wicker baskets, chests. The color palette is better to choose shades: light beige, gray, pastel colors.

In order to favorably emphasize the rustic style, it is advisable to use wooden shelves with a natural texture

To emphasize the style, you can decorate individual shelves with colorful floral curtains. This solution will prevent objects from external pollution. It will also allow you to experiment: you can keep the curtains curtained, open. An important point will be compliance with a sense of proportion. A pair of shelves decorated with curtains look good.

Provence

Shelf in the kitchen is made of natural material in bright colors, varnished, painted. If the tree has an aged structure, this will serve as a harmony of Provence style. Here it will be appropriate to use special supports for shelves from solid, forged corners. The peeled paint surface gives the general mood.

For provence, wooden shelves of the simplest designs are suitable, which can be varnished or painted in bright colors.

Sophisticated shelves will help to sparkle the kitchen with new colors. On such comfortable pieces of furniture you can put original dishes, small vases with wildflowers, as if delivered from the south of France.

Scandinavia

The embodiment of such a style implies not cluttered shelves. Place on them only the essentials for cooking. The arrangement of some accessories is allowed: original stones, small candles, porcelain souvenirs, animal drawings. Such elements tell about the Nordic character of the kitchen.

On the open shelves in the Scandinavian interior you can arrange a variety of decorative objects that emphasize the stylistic orientation of the room

High Tech Direction

The predominance of glass materials, metal. Minimalism, nothing more - a feature of the style. Black, white colors are required in the design.

Hi-tech and minimalism usually use combinations of open shelving and cabinets with smooth facades.

What are the shelves made of?

When choosing a material, they are based on personal wishes, directions, and the identity of the layout. Among the common ones, the following can be distinguished.

Tree

It is considered the main material, ideal for decorating various places in the kitchen, making it warm. A wooden hinged shelf on the kitchen above the table will cope with the tasks and can withstand considerable weight. The optimal solution for maintaining any amount of inventory.

Wooden shelves are in perfect harmony with brickwork or “boar” tiles

In production, pine species, oak board, alder, beech are used. Consider surface treatment with moisture protective agents due to intolerance of the material to high levels of humidity. The location will be the wash area away.

Plywood

Shelf in the kitchen made of plywood is durable, a variety of colors. This makes them in demand as well as wooden products. Easy to maintain, service life up to ten years.

Plywood is an excellent material for making DIY kitchen shelves

Chipboard

An inexpensive option for making shelves. Products made of wood boards look in the kitchen interior as an independent element.Racks will help to place kitchen utensils: dishes, jars with cereals, spices. They are durable, reliable, low cost.

The surface of the shelves made of chipboard must be reliably protected from water by a special moisture-resistant film

Plastic

A small mass makes them in demand. Thanks to the variety of color palettes, various forms allow you to embody any design ideas with imitation of natural materials. Plastic is simple fasteners to the wall, unpretentious, resistant to moisture. The only drawback is the cheap appearance, limitation of burdens.

Inexpensive plastic shelves are well suited for convenient storage of various small things

Other materials

1. Metal. Resistant alloy suitable for industrial design. You can choose hand forging with openwork weaving, made manually. It is possible to manufacture products from chromed, dull material with elements of bronze, copper material. The common part of the surface is replaced by a grate.
   

   Above the sink, the forged shelf with a dryer for clean dishes

2. A rock. Shelves made of natural stone make an impressive size, requiring the strength of the wall. They are ideally combined with a similar worktop, flooring made of stone. To save money, you can use crumbs.
   

   Interesting small shelves made of acrylic stone

3. Glass. Suitable for those who appreciate conciseness, airiness. The glass surface is resistant to water, temperature extremes. In this case, toughened glass with a thickness of at least six millimeters is used. Make auxiliary fasteners, this will ensure reliability. Products are prone to mechanical stress.
   

   Glass shelves mounted on metal brackets fit perfectly into the interior of a modern kitchen

How to effectively arrange shelves in the kitchen: we select the "right" place

First of all, determine the right place. It is necessary to adhere to some nuances: in order to avoid unpleasant moments, avoid placing open shelves near a hot plate. The best option would be a symmetrical installation over the cooking area a little remotely stove.

The integrity of the perception of the room depends on the rational installation of shelves. Open shelves create a smooth transition between the work area and the dining area.

Shelves suspended above a table or island will divide the kitchen into two parts

A popular option is to install on both sides of the window, near which there is a sink.

The shallow dimensions of the shelf elements make it possible to make them rows in front of doorways. It will accommodate glass containers with spices, cooking aids.

How to make open shelves look stylish and practical

The walls planned for the placement of the shelves perform a monophonic structure. Finishing materials: ceramics, tiles, plastic, gypsum panel, plain wallpaper.

With open shelves, all the necessary items are always at your fingertips.

It is not recommended to put dishes on the open shelves with chips, bags with bulk products. Pick up containers with ornament, unusual shapes. Colorful elements of utensils will transform simple design.

Combination of open and closed shelves in the kitchen working area

Place cups, plates that you use regularly. Thus, the inventory is not dusty, shelves are often wiped. This should not be a service for special occasions.

Fancy options

1. With backlight. Shelf lamp will highlight the room. Equipping the structure with light, which will perform a decorative function, will also be an additional illumination of the kitchen area. As a lighting source, spotlights, LED lamps, and variations finished with a fluorescent lamp are used.
   

   Stylish shelf made of metal and glass with integrated lighting

2. Shelves of modular type.Modular systems allow you to combine individual parts into a single whole. Also, details can be placed separately in different places of the kitchen. The original design is designed to store, display the necessary, beautiful things.
   

   Modular shelves made of laminated particleboard effectively placed on the white wall of the kitchen

3. Corner shelves. This is a great option to save space. For greater functionality, they are mastered in several levels. For those who want to effectively use every centimeter, an extraordinary shelf from floor to ceiling will help to build the entire arsenal of dishes.
   

   Corner shelves are more expensive, but help to maximize the use of kitchen space

What color to do, order shelves

When choosing open shelves, focus on the predominance of colors in the interior of the kitchen. Pick shelf models to match the countertops, walls. The present light tones in the room will complement the dark shelves, they will stand out against the general background, play with contrasts.

Even the simplest shelves can be made more interesting by finishing in different colors.

The color for choosing shelves in the kitchen can be the most diverse, for bold decisions bright shades are suitable, for classics - black, white, with elements of a gray color.

Kitchen shelves on the wall represent an excellent design solution. With their help, you can organize, visually expand the space, making it a stylish, functional room. They can be used even in the center of the room.

Particleboard wooden shelves are suitable for any stylistic trend. For country, Provence, an abundance of decor is welcomed; high-tech does not accept displaying a large number of kitchen utensils.

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