While the coffers may not be full enough for a brand new kitchen this year, you can bring a sense of renewal and plenty fresh character to your space with our top tips for an eye-catching seasonal update of your kitchen shelves.
A well-organised kitchen shelf
Firstly, don’t feel that your shelves have to be kept for showy pieces alone. Charming everyday crockery and dinnerware will add interest and be conveniently accessible on well-organised kitchen shelves. In fact, keeping shelves for items that will be used daily is a great way to keep the dust at bay - why not dress yours with a set of smart glassware? Everyday living should be beautiful too – try procuring a lovely vase or pot as a home for your kitchen utensils.
Pieces to decorate on top of kitchen cabinets
We all know that the space between fitted kitchen wall cabinets and the ceiling can be cavernous, but resist the urge to pile up junk that would be better kept out of sight. Focus instead on decorative and quirky items to emphasise your character. Prop up some wall art to draw the eye upwards and to introduce a new accent colour. Add depth to a neutral palette with textural baskets which can also cleverly conceal clutter.
Hang items from hooks
Utilise the fronts of shelves and create a layered display by adding hooks to hang jugs and mugs. If you have space for a new kitchen shelf, choose one like our Wire Industrial Shelf which has an open structure that lends itself to hanging things from. Add larger hooks or hook racks to any free wall space – our Hare Hooks are perennial favourites – to hang aprons and tea towels for an additional splash of colour, or hang handled baskets for extra storage.
Contrast sizes to style kitchen dresser or open kitchen shelves
Add some wow factor, and an element of surprise, by contrasting oversized with miniature items and diverse textures. Top a stack of horizontal cookbooks with a neat display of small bottles or vases. An oversized clock is a great and practical boost to any kitchen – being both a point of interest and an aid to keeping the school run on schedule. A small table mirror propped on a shelf will also add depth and enhance your lighting scheme.
Add a touch of nature with hanging plants
Engage the restorative powers of nature and bring the outdoor effect in when you dress your kitchen wall shelves with a hanging or trailing plant. For ease of maintenance, a faux plant is a noble choice for those who lack the commitment to the real thing. Our Faux Potted Eucalyptus provides a more structural impact or arrange some faux stems in your prettiest vase for an instant visual pick-me-up.