A kitchen only functions when it has proper storage. Keeping all your items tidy and keeping food from expiring is easier when you have durable storage. There are multiple storage options available for kitchen storage especially when working with Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry.
Two popular options are floating shelves and custom cabinets. These two options have pros and cons for all kitchen types but one option may be better for your home than the other. Rasmussen can help you determine what storage option will best serve your needs and help you achieve an aesthetically pleasing kitchen.
Shelving Is Trendy And Minimal
Open shelving is becoming an easy way to fill space in modern homes and provides a trendy look. Open shelving is often used to display fancy dishware or knickknacks around your home. Shelving needs to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing if you want to have a useful kitchen.
Shelving that is constantly visible will help force you to limit clutter. Keeping your home design minimal will help it feel more open and fit a modern aesthetic. No matter what your home theme is, shelving can add a level of sophistication to the space.
Small Spaces Can Benefit From Both
Those with a small kitchen may feel that proper storage is just not obtainable, but open shelving and cabinets can both be customized to serve your smaller kitchen. Even corner cabinets, slimmer options, and floating shelves can maximize the space while also keeping the space feeling open.
Working with Rasmussen Custom Cabinets means that you have complete control over how your cabinets look. Different shapes, sizes, and finishes are available for all homeowners. No matter what you want your home to look like, our team can help draw up a unique cabinet layout or a mix of cabinets and shelving to help you achieve it.
Items Will Always Be Visible With Open Shelving
Some of the items we want to keep hidden from the world, whereas others are visually appealing and we want them to be a conversation piece in your kitchen. If the only storage option in your home is open shelving, you may find your eye being drawn to the lackluster pieces.
Some utensils or cookware are never meant to be displayed, so you will need to find a space to hide them from guests or young children. Open shelves will be a good option for homeowners who have not accumulated a large amount of cookware.
Cabinets May Be More Of An Investment
A full set of upper and lower cabinets will be more costly than floating shelves. Because of the extra material and labor needed to craft the cabinets, the cost will more than likely be higher than shelving. Some homeowners choose floating shelves for their kitchen because they can do it themselves. While premade cabinets may also be fairly easy to install on your own, they are not as durable as custom cabinets that are made to order.
Cabinets Offer More Customization
Working with a cabinet maker like Rasmussen will give you a wide catalog of options to make your cabinets unique. This makes them a better choice over floating shelves because homeowners can design them to any color, shape, size, and finish. Custom cabinets can help your kitchen match the rest of your home design with ease. No need to paint or refinish the cabinets after installation, Rasmussen creates your perfect cabinets before they ever get put in your home.
Compromise And Use Both
The more storage your kitchen has the better it functions. If you are struggling to choose which option is best, try using both! Floating shelves can be implemented near a window, in a small corner, or over a prep area. Cabinets can fill the rest of the space or be placed around a kitchen island. Many homes can benefit from more than one type of storage, helping you to store different sizes of items. Using a mix of both storage types will help people see the items you want them to see while concealing items from being seen, collecting dust, or being damaged by children or pets.
Storage Options From Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry
No matter what kitchen storage option you choose for your home, Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry can help. Our builders can design a custom look for your kitchen, bathroom, office, or bedroom. Wood cabinets are a statement piece for homes that can be a conversation piece while helping to keep your kitchen neat. If you want the most durable storage on the market, reach out to our design team today!