Pretty, yes, but practical? Open shelving in kitchens is a popular look on Instagram but may not fit the way you live. I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, ...

Steer clear of heavy and bulky items that add visual weight to open shelving. Avoid styling floating shelves with generic knicknacks that don’t serve any aesthetic or practical purpose. Skip fragile ...