Replace Cabinets with Open Shelving
Lighten the look of your kitchen by removing a couple of cabinets (or just cabinet doors) and adding open shelves. Open shelving is a hot design trend for kitchens, although it does require that you display the cabinet contents attractively and keep them organized.
Open shelving can expand a room’s sense of space, giving you the impression that the room has greater depth. Try a combination of open shelves and glass doors on one set of cabinets to create a focal point for the kitchen.
