Unless you’re a true minimalist, don’t cook, and live alone, press pause before choosing open shelves over cabinets. Here are ...

A custom Chilean applewood pantry lines the walls of the Conclave actress's kitchen – you can tap into her stunning technique ...

Because of how they’re mounted, wall cabinets can bear more weight than open shelves, which can bow if overloaded. That is not only unattractive, but also unsafe. • The compromise.

You don’t want to end up with an Instagram-worthy kitchen that’s impractical to cook in. When weighing the pros and cons of open shelves versus wall cabinets, here’s what else to consider ...

I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, with their matching ceramic dishes, beautifully staged glassware, lots of negative space, and you think, “Why not?