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We are have an awkward piece of kitchen cabinetry. We are planning on taking that piece down and replacing it with open shelving. The Mister and I are in the beginning stages of planning the layout for this area of our kitchen. So, I’m gathering my inspirational photos.
I don’t care for the tracking. If we had a loft or a modern home it would fit better.
Photo credit: Living etc.
Do we want shelving that has supports underneath, whether they are wood or metal?
Photo credit: Purple Area
Or do we want to use shelving with concealed mounting such as a Lack wall shelf from Ikea? Can they hold as much weight as something with a support? The Lack shelves state their max load is 18-44 pounds, depending on the type of wall and fastening.
We want the shelves to hold our plates, glasses and a few “catch all” baskets. I’m a bit nervous to how much the shelves can hold. Do any of you have open shelving in your kitchen?
go with the shelving system that has the brackets for support. I think you’ll be sorry otherwise.
found you on a google image search, as I am looking to go with the ikea lack shelving to replace one of my more traditional kitchen cabinets. What did you decide to go with?
We ended up not doing the open shelving because we’re planning a gut job. (We had a cabinet actually fall off the wall.)
I suggest a shelf with support brackets.