New kitchen trends recommend transforming closed storage spaces into open ones, such as kitchen cabinets, where dishes and other necessary objects are much more visible. We present you with a few alternatives to traditional kitchen cabinets that can be very functional and aesthetically pleasing, especially in small kitchens.
A long countertop, which encompasses all the lower bodies of kitchen furniture, is a modern and practical choice. The space gains a contemporary note, being a good alternative to traditional-style furniture. The effect is even more surprising when the edge of the furniture is made of the same material as the kitchen countertop.
A bar mounted above the kitchen countertop can be an excellent option for hanging cooking utensils and boxes with ingredients and spices. A long copper bar will blend chromatically with the green of the furniture bodies and will give the kitchen an elegant air, while the pale pink of the walls will highlight it even more.
For a contemporary look, you can also opt for a simple, metallic bar.
Suspended shelves can add value to the kitchen, keeping dishes and glasses in sight. For a casual look, you can eliminate the volume offered by closed cabinets in favor of suspended shelves that offer enough space for storage.
Vintage-looking shelves are made of steel, don't stand out too much, and are perfect supports for spices and utensils needed in the kitchen. Wooden boxes or simple crates can be mounted on walls in various ways, thus reinventing the idea of traditional shelves.
Another storage option that will take your kitchen out of traditional patterns is full-size cabinets that can be placed in corners for a greater sense of spaciousness.
