Open shelves in the kitchen are both practical and beautiful — when styled well, they instantly make the space feel cozy and curated. If you’re looking for the easiest way to style your kitchen shelves, here’s a simple guide, inspired by real-life setups like the one in the photo above!
1. Start with a Clean Base
Clear everything off your shelves and give them a good wipe. This fresh start lets you visualize how you want to arrange items without clutter.
2. Balance Practical and Decorative Pieces
Mix everyday essentials like mugs, spice jars, and cutting boards with decorative items such as plants, cookbooks, or little collectibles.
In the photo above, see how cutting boards, spice jars, and cooking utensils are balanced beautifully with plants and small art pieces.
3. Layer Heights and Textures
Create interest by varying the height of objects. Stack books, add tall plants, and lean boards vertically.
Notice the tall plant hanging down from the top shelf and the layered look of stacked books and jars on the lower shelf.
4. Stick to a Simple Color Scheme
Choose 2–3 main colors and weave them throughout your styling.
Here, warm earthy tones (browns, greens, and soft whites) create a calm and cohesive look.
5. Leave Breathing Room
Don’t feel like you have to fill every inch of the shelves. Leaving some open space makes the display look more intentional and less cluttered.
Quick Styling Checklist:
- Stack a few favourite cookbooks.
- Use pretty jars for pantry items.
- Add plants for freshness.
- Lean cutting boards for texture.
- Group similar items together.
- Layer heights and shapes.
Remember: Open shelves are not just for storage — they’re a reflection of your personality and lifestyle. Start simple, play around, and have fun styling them!
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Hi Suchi, the spice jars with the cork lids are beautiful. Can you share the link? Thank you.
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Hi Suchi, I watch your videos everytime in my lunch period and they are very soothing and pleasing to watch. Please try to link everything you buy from amazon temu or others because sometimes the minor decor item is what I want but can find it. for eg those colorful cannister thanks
Hi Suchi
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Suchi, this is so well written and feels nice to read. Looking forward to more such articles. Keep up the great work
Congrats on your website, Shuchi. I love watching your videos; they bring in positivity and so many good thoughts. You are simple, but your mind is so creative. I wish I had that creative side in my personality. God bless you and your wonderful family. I am always looking forward to your videos. I like the website. I have not explored it much yet, but it is pretty simple and easy to navigate.
Always keep posting your positively, I need that in days I am so low—Thank you.
Hi Suchi,
Love your videos and home decor ideas. Could you please share the link for the wooden floating shelves.
Thanks