Floating Shelves vs. Cabinets

There are many decisions that you will need to make when remodeling or building a kitchen. You want to make a beautiful and stylish room that maximizes the available space. We have compiled a list of all the benefits and drawbacks of both cabinets and shelves for your kitchen.

Find out everything you need about open shelves vs. cabinets.

Cabinets

Cabinetry is the best choice for kitchen storage. Cabinets can be placed above or below countertops, as well as underneath a kitchen island. You can even find narrow cabinets that will fit into corners or other spaces in your kitchen.

Open Shelves

Partly due to the popularity of home renovation shows, floating kitchen shelves have become a design trend. Designers and homeowners choose open shelves to showcase pretty dishes and other items in an elegant, minimalist manner.

There Are Many Styles to Choose From

Kitchen cabinets are a great way to bring your design ideas to life. There are many styles of cabinets to choose from, so you can match your style with modern, traditional, or contemporary. You can personalize your cabinet doors by adding knobs, handles, and hardware.

Storage Spaces Available

Who doesn’t love extra storage space? Closed storage is often underestimated. Your kitchen must also store dishes, cooking utensils, and linens, as well as cookbooks, cleaning supplies, and food.

It’s Easy to Clean

Cabinetry protects kitchen items from dirt and contaminants. Cabinetry is an excellent choice if you are looking for kitchen storage that will keep your supplies clean.

This article was written by Jordan Legault, Jordan is the owner of The French Refinery. Founded in 2015, The French Refinery quickly built a name and reputation for high-end cabinetry with quality craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. We strive every day to provide the utmost in customer service because our customers deserve the best we can provide. We have built a hand-picked team of talented craftsmen with over 100 years of combined experience. Building cabinets in Tampa is our craft, we love what we do, and we make it show through the work we provide daily.