
Recent trends have seen a surge in people ditching upper cabinets in favor of open shelving for a more lived-in look. And while it's a look many designers are favoring, it's not without its drawbacks.
The truth is, we often hear about all the wonderful things kitchen shelving offers, but there's no denying that vast open surfaces can quickly start to feel cluttered, disorganized, and a bit of a dust trap. Are they actually any good for adding meaningful kitchen storage?