open shelving - love it or leave it?
chitownkat
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Comments (5)When we first moved into our house, there was an awkward upper cabinet in a corner which I could not get into because after the door was opened, I had to reach around it to put anything it. We took the door off and stored our Fiestaware in it. I liked it so much that when we remodeled our kitchen I put it doorless upper cabinets for storing dishware and glasses. Here is a picture of the one we store our Fiestaware in now. From Kitchen...See MoreOpen shelves look a mess - please help
Comments (45)That's what Fiestware is...thanks holligator! Beautiful collection, especially the pinks and blues. I'm really attracted to the following colours: Turquoise, White (of course), Cinnabar, Scarlet. I've also seen Emile Henry ceramics in person and really really like them. I ended up buying the oil cruet in Poivre (grey, I love grey), I also like the Litchi (pink) and Figure (eggplant purple). They are pricey but I will invest in more over time. I have an oil cruet in Poivre. I want to stick to these accent colours, with the occasional hit of green. Fortunately I have a husband who used to have a pink lamp in his bedrooom when we were dating (purely fluke and a hand-me-down - not out of choice or anything!!) and he doesn't object to girly colours. All the colours I like are in this bouquet of flowers, which by the way, I plan on recreating for my final finished kitchen photos!! It will go on the island or the kitchen table. I don't think it's too girly, as the plums have a unisex feel to them. Also, there's so much neutral in the kitchen that it will temper the girlier colours. I will think about adding more texture, more stuff, but do it naturally. Holligator, i like your ideas on ferns and the coloured glass!!! Catsam, I can't see your image. I really like Brian Gluckstein! He's one who can stick to neutrals and it always looks good. Oruboris - Yes, you're right that everything is too proper and dignified. Rhome - Yes, they are gallon jars I believe. I bought the smallest of the 3 sizes...I didn't want to spend too much. I may consider upgrading one day though. You're right, it's too perfect. Thanks for the encouragement and tips everyone....See MoreOpen shelving on 'I Love Lucy'
Comments (2)At some point she did not sure when they were changed or which came first, but it may have been for plot reasons. I remembered the cabs from the episode where Ricky hires a business manager and she had to hide all the groceries she's was buying for neighbors in the closed cabs. In fact most of the pics I found on line show her kitchen with upper cabs. However I remember making a mental note during one show that it was all upper shelving, but it's been a while... which episode did you see? Here is a link that might be useful: Lucy's Kitchen with cabs...See MoreOpen Shelving: To do or not to do?
Comments (32)How much more storage is needed? It’s a pretty good sized bar; is there storage in the bar? I think the upper cabinets and shelves are too busy with the small ceiling tiles. I would keep it simple back there and only put up what is needed and what is efficient. And if the bar area is full of craft beer kegs, I want an invitation!!...See Moredebrak2008
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