Cabinets vs. Open Shelving: Which Is Better for Your Kitchen?

Posted on October 24, 2024

When conducting kitchen renovations in Burlington, both functionality and aesthetics need to be taken into consideration. Kitchens are unique in the sense that they are used for so many different functions. They are used for hosting gatherings, hanging out, having conversations, doing work, and, of course, cooking. This is why it is so important your kitchen is both functional and beautiful. Many homeowners ponder whether open shelving or cabinets are better for their kitchen. Both have their pros and cons in terms of aesthetics and functionality. This blog will aim to help homeowners make a more informed decision about which option is right for their kitchen. For luxury kitchen and home renovations in Burlington, contact Rose Building Group.

Cabinets

open shelving for kitchen renovations in burlington Cabinets are a much more traditional kitchen element. In fact, a vast majority of kitchens contain cabinets, even those that have open shelving.

Cabinets are an excellent choice for promoting a consistent visual aesthetic. When matching cabinets surround your kitchen, it creates a very clean and put-together look. To elevate your cabinets even further, you can even choose matching built-in appliances. This way, the doors of your appliances will match your cabinets.

Cabinets are also excellent for storing your kitchen items and appliances. The great thing about cabinets is that they can conceal all of your belongings. There is no need to worry about keeping things super tidy because nobody can see what is inside of your cabinets without opening them. This makes them great for individuals or families who do not have time to organize their kitchen cabinets consistently and simply want to hide away extra food, dishes and cookware.

Open Shelving

Open shelving is not the standard in every home, but it is growing in popularity. However, many people who opt for open shelving still have some kind of cabinetry.

Open shelving refers to shelves that are attached to the walls of the kitchen. They are often used to display varying items. In terms of aesthetics, open shelving provides homeowners the opportunity to customize their look. Many people love the look of open shelving and like to display beautiful items like fine china, teapots or even everyday dishes. Others may decorate their open shelving with cookbooks, plants or photos. The great thing about open shelving is that you can change and customize what you put on it to suit your aesthetic goals.

Open shelving also makes items very accessible. Since the items are always on display, it is easier to find things. This makes it an excellent choice for those who live a hectic life and are looking for solutions that can support quick meal preparation and easier accessibility.

Cabinets vs. Open-Shelving for Kitchen Renovations in Burlington

Overall, choosing between open shelving and cabinetry for your kitchen renovations depends entirely on personal preference. Some people prefer the consistency of kitchen cabinets, whereas others like the customizability of open shelving. Functionally, kitchen cabinets can store much more than open shelving. They also do not require any organization to maintain a clean appearance. Open shelving, on the other hand, makes highly used items much more accessible. Finding items is also much easier with open shelving.

Pick whichever option will better suit your needs and wants. Or opt for both!

Choose Rose Building Group for Your Kitchen

Regardless of how you design your kitchen, it is crucial to call in industry experts to conduct your kitchen renovations in Burlington. Rose Building Group specializes in luxury and well-thought-out home renovations in Burlington. We will ensure that you achieve a dream kitchen that is both functional and beautiful. Contact us today to get started.

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Our Oakville project with Rose Group was 3+ months and the overall experience was categorially outstanding. The entire Rose team, including sub-trades are patient, communicative, responsive, and professional. While any major renovation is stressful, Team Rose seem to have a calming way about them, for which we very much appreciated. The project was on time, on budget, and Rose is flexible to make sure you receive value add along the way.

The end result of our project is beyond our expectations, and we have no doubt Rose will be engaged again.

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Dan. Oakville, ON

Matthew and his team at Rose Building Group have completed 2 projects for us. A couple of years ago we completed a main floor renovation, which included a complete kitchen reno. Just recently we completed a master bathroom renovation. The work for both projects was impeccable. Really high quality workmanship, and incredible attention to detail.

The quality of the work is truly second to none. What impresses me the most about this company, however, is the people. They are all kind, warm, genuine, and professional. I enjoyed having them in my home, and was very comfortable. It is clear that they are committed to delivering a very high level of customer service and satisfaction through both the work they do, and they way they engage with the client. It's really impressive.

Kim. Burlington, ON

We recently completed our home renovation with Rose Building Group, which included a full renovation of both the interior and exterior of our house. We feel that we could not have picked a better company to do this extensive project. When Matt first came to our house to give us a quote we could tell instantly the professionalism and attention to detail he has when looking at a project. Throughout the entire renovation, Matt was easy to get in touch with, either by phone or email, which made it less daunting on my Wife and I whenever we had questions or wanted to add something. Matt was always upfront whenever issues arose (this was bound to happen during a full renovation of an old house) and always came prepared with possible solutions for us.

His staff always presented themselves as professionals. They were very respectful when speaking to us, and with taking care of our property by cleaning up the interior and exterior before going home every night. We even had neighbours on our street comment on how well our place looked, even during the construction. It was obvious that they are a very hardworking company, dedicated to ensuring a smooth and timely renovation. Rose building group was on schedule, and completed our project by the date discussed by Matt, prior to them beginning.

If you are looking to complete a renovation of your home, rest assured that if you choose Rose Building Group, that you will not be disappointed. You will have a professional company, that will make your home beautiful!

Paul S. Burlington, ON

We decided on Rose Building Group for our main floor renovation that started earlier this year. We have nothing but great things to say about RBG and the team.

At the beginning of the renovation we were provided with a renovation schedule so that we knew what would be happening on each day and we were most impressed at the adherence to this schedule. We were also provided a Scope of Work at the beginning of the project and any changes made along the way were clearly outlined.

Their communication during the renovation process was top notch and someone always got back to us very quickly.

Matthew, Settle and entire team were so professional and Alisha, the selections coordinator, was especially helpful and went out of her way to help with some of the finishing choices.

Other than a few things that were delayed beyond their control, this renovation was completed in a very timely manner and is absolutely beautiful. They made our vision come to fruition and we hope to use them again when we are ready to renovate our main bathroom. They made the process of doing a major renovation relatively low stress and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to do a major renovation.

Great job RBG- you were all awesome!

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Katie. Burlington, ON

Matthew and his team were amazing to work with. They recently completed a full basement renovation for my personal home. I work for Baudit Interior design and have worked with several contractors and was very impressed with their professionalism, correspondence, organization and can do attitude. The whole crew worked efficiently and diligently. They were kind, respectful of us and our home and kept a very tidy work space. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail was impressive. I would and have recommended them for any future projects.

Sylvia. Oakville, ON

Matt has a great company with a team of highly skilled craftsmen. We originally contemplated a bathroom renovation project and expanded the scope to include new staircase, hardwood flooring, crown moulding, recessed led lighting throughout and painting top to bottom. Matt’s experience was extremely helpful in that he was able to guide us in making the right choices upfront to help modernize the look of our home. His detailed approach and project management thru his team ensured we got the results we were looking for and the highest quality or workmanship and finish. We are extremely happy with the results and feel like we are in a brand new home but better. Definitely a company to talk to about renovations.

Additionally, Matt and his team adhered to all COVID protocols at all times which was very reassuring given the scope of the project with most of the work over eight weeks occurring during the third wave while we continued to live and work from our home.

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Paul. Burlington, ON

Our kitchen renovation is nearing completion and we are so happy with the work completed by Rose Building. Matt and his team were 100% engaged and had ideas to share right from our initial meeting. Everyone has been a pleasure to deal with - they are friendly, clean and their attention to detail and quality is top notch! I highly recommend Rose Building Group and we will have them back for future renovations.

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Julie. Burlington, ON

Rose Building Group completed a living room renovation for me. Matthew and his team were a pleasure to work with and very professional.

Matthews team were patient with any questions or concerns I had and took the time to explain what was happening during the project and addressed any concerns. They are very professional and CLEAN.

I really enjoyed working with Matt and his team and I am very pleased with the workmanship from the trades they used.

Matts team also took the time to do some repair work for me that had some damage.

I will use Rose Building Group for my next home renovation

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