An Open Shelving Twist: Cabinet Cubbies

Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold is the Executive Editor of Cubby, and one of Apartment Therapy Media’s first full-time editors from way back when. She was The Kitchn's founding Design and Lifestyle Editor as well as Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s green living site. She now thinks a lot about design, kids, and designy kids' things. She lives with her two daughters and their father in St. Paul, MN.
published Oct 5, 2012
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When we see open kitchen storage it’s usually in the form of floating shelves. But for those who want the look without quite that much exposure, try this: cabinet cubbies!

Because of their space restrictions, cabinet cubbies force editing, so you’re less likely to end up with a messy, mismatched row of kitchen stuff (open shelving’s biggest critique). The glass door cabinets right above the cubbies are also a nice compromise: see the pretty dishes inside without worrying about the cleaning upkeep!

If you like this kitchen, you can check out the full tour at Apartment Therapy. And if you’re curious about the color of the cabinets (as I was), the lower cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball “Green Stone” while the upper cabinets are painted in “Bone.”

Related: How Do I Find (and Install) Floating Shelves for the Kitchen?

(Images: Bethany Nauert/Apartment Therapy)

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