Giving the kitchen the necessary resources will make working in it easier and will save considerable time in the future. Storage systems such as cabinets, drawers and cupboards become essential in these but there is another alternative to contemplate: the kitchen shelf.
A kitchen shelf It is a more economical storage system -not always- but no less functional. Leaving plates, glasses or ingredients that we use daily in them and reserving the cabinet doors for other utensils can be a good strategy in line with current trends.
Shelves have become a trend item in kitchens in the last decade, as they were decades ago. The idea of hiding everything behind closet doors seems outdated now. Keep the order In an open storage system it may seem like an arduous task, but today there are numerous tools to counteract it, as you can see in the following proposals.
Of wood
Wooden shelves represent a simple and always attractive alternative in our kitchens. They become the perfect counterpoint to tall cabinets for a balanced kitchen, but can also be used in larger wall-to-wall spaces. They are perfect for placing everyday plates, glasses and cups, but also for creating practical pantries if the shelves are completed with glass jars that can be used to organize pasta, legumes and cereals, among others.
All the light woods They are the most popular to create this type of shelves in kitchens of both traditional and modern character. Although if you want to give a more rustic look to this space, the ideal is to bet on darker and more veined woods and incorporate some type of metallic angle.
Metallic with wheels
Metal shelves have always been great allies to cover storage needs. In many homes they have been provisionally, due to their low cost and great functionality. Today, however, they are a trend alternative, especially those of industrial inspiration and on wheels.
The visual lightness of these shelves makes them a great option to gain storage space in small spaces. However, these characteristics will be of no use if they are filled in an excessive and disorderly way. The ideal is allocate them to a very specific useEither organize the dishes, place all the supplies to prepare a coffee or make a place in the kitchen for fruit and vegetables.
Niche shelving
Take advantage of certain architectural characteristics of a space to create shelves in a simple way has always been an alternative that has been there. We can create a brick shelf with this in mind or use the gaps between two walls or two cabinets to achieve the same feeling later.
There are two different strategies to follow to succeed with this type of kitchen shelf. The first is to bet on the same color on the wall, furniture and shelves, thus achieving a set that provides continuity to the kitchen. The second is to use materials or paint the wall and shelves with a color that contrasts with the rest of the elements to draw attention to this.
En Decoora We think these types of shelves on large walls are a success in order to use them as a pantry. Using elements that maintain a certain harmony in them will be the key to maintaining order. But it will also help to subdivide each shelf, as in the last image.
Modular and configurable
This type of shelves for sale at Ikea or Haus are a success in any corner of the house. They are modular and configurable shelves. What does that mean? That you can choose between different modules and different accessories designed for these with for set up the bookshelf perfect for you, the one that suits all your needs.
The key to these shelves are the guides that fixed to the wall they allow the incorporation of different modules designed to meet different needs. From cabinets, to shelves, to baskets or bars to hang things. The customization capacity will depend on what the company itself has projected.
The advantage of configurable modular shelving, even with minimal customization, is that you can combine open and closed storage solutions and expand or modify the shelf in the future in case your needs change. The disadvantage? A higher price than some of the other options.
These are just some of the options we have for increase storage space from the kitchen using shelves. There are them with very varied designs, made with different materials and in different colors. It won't be difficult for you to find one that suits your kitchen and your needs. And if it is, you can always use configurable shelves or build it yourself, why not?