{"id":3822,"date":"2018-09-17T03:00:22","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/?p=3822"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:20:56","slug":"kitchen-open-shelving-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Upper Kitchen Cabinets Beat Open Shelving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Update:<\/strong> This post was so popular that we had a tremendous amount of feedback when we posted it online&#8211;which is great! We know we&#8217;ve struck upon an important subject when it stirs conversation. We learned that there is yet another MAJOR reason that upper wall cabinets beat out open shelves: your loving pets! If you&#8217;ve already read our other reasons and want to skip to the new section, check it out by <a href=\"#petfriendly\"><strong>clicking here<\/strong><\/a>. Otherwise, read on!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Should You Install Open Shelving or Upper Kitchen Cabinets?<\/h2>\n<p>Have you recently considered deciding between installing a full set of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/upper-kitchen-cabinets-open-shelves-kitchen\/\">upper cabinets or opting for open shelving<\/a><\/strong> in the kitchen? The popularity of open shelving has been on the rise recently, and you have likely seen more than one photo of beautiful kitchens with dinnerware on full display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Is_Open_Shelving_Worth_It\" >Is Open Shelving Worth It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Essential_Storage_for_Unsightly_Necessities\" >Essential Storage for Unsightly Necessities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Clutter-Free_Appearance\" >Clutter-Free Appearance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Easier_Kitchen_Cleaning\" >Easier Kitchen Cleaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Cohesive_Kitchen_Design\" >Cohesive Kitchen Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Safer_Storage_Option\" >Safer Storage Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Safe_Display_Options\" >Safe Display Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#NEW_Pet-Friendly_Kitchens_Homes\" >NEW: Pet-Friendly Kitchens &amp; Homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-open-shelving-cons\/#Better_Investment\" >Better Investment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Open_Shelving_Worth_It\"><\/span>Is Open Shelving Worth It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open shelving&#8217;s aesthetic can be very attractive from a comfortable distance, but this approach has significant problems.<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s start our review with some questions to ask yourself before we proceed:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"qList\">\n<li>Are you comfortable cleaning surfaces far more frequently?<\/li>\n<li>Are you confident in the security of fragile items left in the open?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want to dust your dinnerware every week?<\/li>\n<li>Are you confident that grease, water, or other liquids from your sink or food prep surfaces won\u2019t reach items left out?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these questions in mind, let\u2019s have a look at the clear advantages of kitchen cabinets over open shelving.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Storage_for_Unsightly_Necessities\"><\/span>Essential Storage for Unsightly Necessities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the basic truths of home living is that not every component of our daily lives is aesthetically pleasing. We keep our cleaning chemicals under-counter cabinets and put many of our toiletries away in cubbies.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t uncommon to have mismatched dinnerware, such as hand-me-downs, that simply don\u2019t look great alongside your standard plates and bowls.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 2362px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bottom-kitchen-cabinets-with-organizers.jpg\" alt=\"base cabinets with organizers\" width=\"2362\" height=\"2651\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many items simply don\u2019t contribute to the kitchen aesthetic while &#8220;on display.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>While many design blogs and aficionados promote keeping your non-perishables in glass jars for neat displays, we don\u2019t live in a world where every kitchen item looks great out in the open. Nor does everyone have the robust pantry volume required to keep everything stored AND well organized out of sight.<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/stackable-can-organizer-in-kitchen-cabinet.jpg\" alt=\"stackable can organizer in kitchen cabinet\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1224\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stacks of cans don\u2019t look great out in the open. Cabinets solve the problem.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clutter-Free_Appearance\"><\/span>Clutter-Free Appearance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Contrary to the opinions of some designers who heavily favor a rustic look, there is such a thing as being too eclectic in the kitchen. If everything is out in the open, the appearance of an ordered disorder can quickly get away from you.<\/p>\n<p>If you receive a gift from a friend that looks unseemly alongside everything else but has resorted to open shelving, you&#8217;re in a bind. Beautiful upper kitchen cabinets provide a sensible solution to this problem from day one.<\/p>\n<p>Opting for an open shelving plan demands that you have an active plan for arranging the utility of your items. Do you really want to check off a mental list every time you grab something about where it needs to be returned?<\/p>\n<p>Or be forced to pile things up in a pleasing geometric pattern again every time you return a clean plate to its resting place?<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 513px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/open-shelving-storage-problems.png\" alt=\"open shelving storage problems\" width=\"513\" height=\"653\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This looks fun to have to rearrange after EVERY MEAL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easier_Kitchen_Cleaning\"><\/span>Easier Kitchen Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keeping your kitchen tidy is one side of the equation, and cleaning is another entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Managing all of the dust accumulation on lower shelves and grime that develops on upper open shelves is nothing to scoff at. Then consider that all those dishes you\u2019ve left open to the elements are under the same dust fall.<\/p>\n<p>Do you keep your windows open a lot in the hot summer months? Remember that a window screen is there primarily to prevent insects from crowding your kitchen\u2014it isn\u2019t going to keep out a great deal of dust.<\/p>\n<p>Writer Ayn-Monique Klahre at TheKitchn did her own investigative report on the dustiness of open shelving. Two weeks of open windows is enough to cover a room in a significant layer of blown-in dust.<\/p>\n<p>Even a countertop or shelf that may look clean to the naked eye can yield a dusty fingertip on a wipe.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 633px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/dust-on-finger-from-open-shelving.jpg\" alt=\"dust on finger from open shelving\" width=\"633\" height=\"541\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our own test: the accumulation of dust on open shelving is rapid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Beyond simply dust, your cooking process or dishwashing can sometimes spray undesirable juices, grease, or food particles. Open shelving leaves your dinner and cookware open to dangerous bacteria before they get used. That\u2019s a dicey proposition for items involved in the eating process.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/safe-food-handling\/refrigeration-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>refrigeration and food safety<\/strong><\/a> article\u00a0<\/span>from the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends tempered glass shelves for exactly that reason. We don\u2019t know about you, but we trust that governmental body with safety recommendations!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cohesive_Kitchen_Design\"><\/span>Cohesive Kitchen Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your kitchen forms the core aesthetic of your home. There are plenty of <strong><a title=\"Top 10 Kitchen Design Mistakes Fix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/top-10-kitchen-design-mistakes-fix\/\">ways to get the design wrong<\/a><\/strong>, including poor storage space and violating the kitchen work zone.<\/p>\n<p>Going with open shelves reduces your available storage sufficiently that you likely will need to make numerous trips around the kitchen to access items for a single meal prep. <strong><a title=\"kitchen work triangle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/kitchen-layout-is-key-mastering-your-own-design\/\">The work triangle<\/a><\/strong> goes out the window, and the utility of your kitchen starts to give way to appearance. But the kitchen isn\u2019t a museum &#8211; it\u2019s a busy spot.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/l-shaped-kitchen-layout.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen layout becomes real\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simple, functional, and beautiful<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Great-looking upper cabinets solve functional problems perfectly while also beautifying the space. You\u2019re winning in both areas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safer_Storage_Option\"><\/span>Safer Storage Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open shelves may seem like an adventurous way to show off your collection of cool ceramics since the bottom-heavy arrangements can be perilous whenever you access shelved items from your pile. An errant hand move while grabbing something can bring whole stacks crashing down.<\/p>\n<p>If you are tempted to install some cheap open shelves yourself, also bear in mind that they are not magical bearers of every weight; they still necessitate wall anchors, which may require you to consider your installation costs with a professional.<\/p>\n<p>Do you live in an earthquake-prone region of the United States? Even if the stuff you don\u2019t plan on touching is merely ornamental, your glassware can become a disaster on floating shelves.<\/p>\n<p>While a lip on the shelving can remediate the perils of a minor tremor, this solution now undermines the shelves&#8217; original aesthetic purpose.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/broken-glass-in-kitchen-with-open-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"broken glass in kitchen with open shelves\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This could be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to earthquake damage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Display_Options\"><\/span>Safe Display Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Displaying your fine plates and stemware is a lot of fun and adds a great new visual dimension to the kitchen. But it doesn\u2019t have to compromise on safety or cleaning work. Installing a set of upper cabinets that includes glass doors allows you to display small vignettes safely.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 564px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/glass-doors2.jpg\" alt=\"glass upper kitchen cabinets cool display\" width=\"564\" height=\"845\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A safe and sensible kitchen display with glass upper cabinets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Whether with open glass, frosted (the more modern approach), or textured glass for a retro feel, the remodel can still provide you with even the rustic feel open shelving may have provided.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/textured-glass.jpg\" alt=\"retro textured glass upper kitchen cabinets\" width=\"435\" height=\"653\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rustic textured glass look in upper cabinets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Are you interested in more inspiration about using glass cabinet doors to brighten your kitchen and open up the space with an inviting appearance? Check out our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/a-touch-of-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;A Touch of Glass<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221;<\/span><br \/><a name=\"petfriendly\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEW_Pet-Friendly_Kitchens_Homes\"><\/span><strong>NEW:<\/strong> Pet-Friendly Kitchens &amp; Homes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For dog or cat owners, making sure that their kitchen is animal-friendly may be second nature.<\/p>\n<p>You may have your feeding station sorted out so that it isn&#8217;t in the way of your cooking, or you may have gates set up to prevent your little family members from getting underfoot while you&#8217;re working with hot utensils.<\/p>\n<p>But open shelving deserves its own loud voice in this discussion: the trendy kitchen feature of open shelves could be a nightmare waiting to happen in a home with pets.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4090\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge.jpg\" alt=\"cat-on-top-of-fridge\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cat-on-top-of-fridge-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Witness this natural climber surveying their domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have pets, especially cats, forget the shelves. Put them far from your mind, lock the thought tight, and throw away the key.<\/p>\n<p>Cats love heights, so they would find a way to get up those shelves and have no problem knocking off any obstacles. 3 am plate breakage!<\/p>\n<p>And those of us with pets know that pet hair gets everywhere. Cats also aren&#8217;t the only potential culprits in destruction. Wagging tails on a lovable dog have minds all their own.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Investment\"><\/span>Better Investment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/how-to-set-a-kitchen-remodeling-budget\/\">cost of kitchen remodels<\/a><\/strong> is not just a fun expense; it\u2019s an investment in your home. That investment value relies on the house&#8217;s desirability and, foremost, the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>It is the space where typically the most time is spent socializing and engaging in activities, and draws the most attention from realtors and potential home buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding all of the other points you have read, open shelving is not everyone\u2019s cup of tea. Potential buyers may take one look at a kitchen with open shelving and mentally tick a box that reads, \u201cWell, there\u2019s the cost of the home plus the remodel to put in cabinets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">look at our case study on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/how-to-design-the-dream-kitchen-white-gloss-euro-cabinets\/\">installing high-gloss<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0white cabinets in a San Diego home, the ROI on your kitchen remodel is nothing to shrug at.<\/p>\n<p>Open shelves may be a neat aesthetic, but they make your kitchen much more work and won\u2019t increase the space\u2019s selling point. Meanwhile, after installing cabinets, you can still recoup tens of thousands of dollars years down the line.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kitchen-remodel-roi-with-rta-cabinets-2018-san-diego-696x406.png\" alt=\"high gloss white cabinets in a san diego home\" width=\"696\" height=\"406\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitchen cabinet return on investment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Ultimately, your kitchen should reflect your tastes, sensibilities, and lifestyle. You spend a great deal of time in it and should love how it looks and works for you without reservation.<\/p>\n<p>A beautiful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestonlinecabinets.com\/kitchen-cabinets\">set of upper kitchen cabinets<\/a><\/strong> can provide all that and more without giving you the headache of extra cleaning, storage problems, or risks of falling debris.<\/p>\n<p>Are we a little biased? Sure. But we love our products and value our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: This post was so popular that we had a tremendous amount of feedback when we posted it online&#8211;which is great! We know we&#8217;ve struck upon an important subject when it stirs conversation. We learned that there is yet another MAJOR reason that upper wall cabinets beat out open shelves: your loving pets! 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