AccessorizeĬontainers and baskets not only wrangle loose items, but add style to the shelves without eating up too much valuable real estate. Sombat adds that they tend to buy multiples of the same storage containers, which adds a little bit of neatness and uniformity. At Beast, storage containers with lids are prioritized because they’re stackable. Stacking items also about maximizing vertical storage, too. “I have utilized this in my own kitchen in one area, but it’s just stacks of white hardback cookbooks, some with the book jackets removed,” says Branch. Branch likes to use cookbooks for this purpose, and says you can get creative with organizing the books by color (or going fully monochrome). Playing around with shelf heights and, more importantly, of the items stacked on top of them can make things look more interesting (and intentional), rather than identical pile after pile of dishware. “If you have a beautiful or unique collection of dishes, servingware, vases, or cake stands, this would be an excellent space to spotlight them,” says Branch.
When prioritizing what to store on your shelves, Branch recommends you ask: “Do you need it to be a workhouse in the space, or can it be more of a visual statement?” If you have room for a bit of both, interspersing a few well-placed items for display can add additional visual impact without sacrificing too much functional shelf space. “You could also line the bottoms with a nice fabric, making it a design choice instead of a utilitarian function.”Ī post shared by Jenny Burch on at 9:41am PDT Pick a few items for “display” Interior designer Brigette Romanek adds that, if silver isn’t your jam, you can always spray-paint the shelving - that way, the color looks intentional, rather than purely functional, she says. Consider what you place around the shelves, too: When flanked by a sizable houseplant and, say, a handsome recycling bin, the vignette feels more intentional and less like an afterthought, says Branch. Stacks of wooden cutting boards add some warmth to the shelves. “While somewhat industrial in style,” says Sombat, “their presence in a room can be neutralized by not over-stocking, using similar containers to store items, and adding style like live plants to break up the metal, industrial feel.”Įven if there are a few appliances on there, to soften the overall vibe, prop stylist Ginny Branch likes to incorporate cotton or mesh produce bags, and hangs aprons or tea towels from hooks. Wire shelves already look industrial stacking them with appliances and clunky cookware can quickly veer into Restaurant Depot clearance rack territory and clash with the rest of your space.
#Standing wire rack full
It might not be enough space for a full prep area, but there’s no reason a cutting board atop a wire shelf couldn’t pull double-duty as a mini martini bar or a Chemex setup for the home. (And, on that note, consider buying a good duster for quick sweeps.)Ī post shared by Omega Products on at 12:35pm PST Consider ergonomicsĪt the tiny Portland, Oregon restaurant Beast, wire shelves serve not only as storage for the 24-seat restaurant, but also, in some cases, as an active (albeit miniature) work space: a large Boos butcher block transforms a wire shelf into a bread and coffee station for front-of-house staff, says Katie Sombat, the restaurant’s operations manager. One unanimous piece of advice from the pros: As annoying as it is, make a concerted effort to keep them tidy.
#Standing wire rack how to
So we asked a few kitchen and design professionals how to make the most of these ubiquitous shelves in a way that actually makes sense for your kitchen and doesn’t look like garbage. It’s hard to maximize the space on one’s shelves without overcrowding them, and it’s tricky to aim for style without sacrificing function. Even if you happen to be blessed with an aesthetically pleasing collection of stoneware dishes, vintage glassware, and minimalist storage containers, finding the balance between aesthetics and ergonomics can be tricky. Open shelving of any kind can be challenging, mostly because all those mismatched Tupperwares and novelty coffee mugs are usually best tucked behind closed doors.
Extra shelves won’t do you much good if they’re constantly in a state of (highly visible) chaos. The flip side of that: They can get cluttered very quickly, acting as a catch-all rather than an intentional part of your kitchen. For tiny kitchens short on storage, freestanding wire shelves can be a game-changer: They’re durable, affordable, and can seemingly hold everything from a few bottles of wine to a giant KitchenAid mixer.
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