What would be a good alternative for on the wall kitchen cabinets.

Question

I am renovating a house and putting cabinetry on the walls seems to make the kitchen feel smaller since it is a galley kitchen. Had thought of shelves, but one could see everything from food to dishes..Don't think that is very appealing.

Answer 1

Try putting closed-door cabinets on the range wall, (so you can more easily accommodate a hood or over-the-range microwave), and matching open shelves on the opposite side for attractive dishes and glassware.  This will give you closed storage without claustrophobia.  Check out my blog posting (below) for some additional tips on kitchen multi-taskers that can increase the storage capacity and functionality of your hardest working room:

http://jgkitchens.blogspot.com/2008/07/m...

Good luck with your renovation!  (BTW, I offer e-mail/phone consultations on remodeling plans.  Don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of service.)