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The key to storage success here, however, is that the space is linked to the dining room (this is the same room looking the other way), where two built-in dressers add an extra place for tableware, cookery books and other essentials. If you’re struggling to do without wall units in your own home, but like the look, think about other places you can store items. Prioritise those tools you use frequently and make space for them in the kitchen, while putting items used less frequently elsewhere.
Go dark and dramatic up high…If you’re using a strong colour on your walls, it pays to show it off without the distraction of cabinets. Here, the inky black walls look stunning against the white base units, and the black shelves are ideal for displaying more bright white items to contrast with the dark walls.
Showcase other elementsThe walnut veneer on these kitchen cabinets is a striking feature in the room. In order to appreciate its beautiful grain, the rest of the space needed to be kept simple. A wall of soft marble with two simple rows of shelving is perfect for complementing the base units without fighting with them. By taking the shelves along the whole length of worktops, the designers have provided plenty of extra storage space for the owners to put cookware, glassware and ornaments.Discover bare wood kitchens to covet
Make spaceThis U-shaped kitchen has a simple, uncluttered style, with metro tiles lining the walls right up to the ceiling. The lack of wall units helps to keep that streamlined look, and prevents the space feeling too enclosed. The designers have gone for kitchen shelves instead of cabinets as an alternative storage solution. A steel shelf, which matches the oven and extractor, provides an extra area for decorative items, and the base units and tall cabinet offer plenty more spots to stash kitchenalia.
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