# 1970s kitchen remodeled with open shelving and natural light **URL:** \ **Category:** Before And After\ **Created:** [August 22, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326 "2025-08-22T21:37:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/1 "2025-08-22T21:37:02Z")
A 1970s kitchen often feels dark, closed-in, and heavy with outdated cabinetry, but a remodel featuring open shelving and natural light can completely transform the space. By removing bulky upper cabinets, homeowners open up the walls, instantly creating a sense of airiness. Open shelves not only make the kitchen feel larger but also allow for easy access to everyday essentials while displaying stylish dishware or décor. ![1000192466](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/e/e7227c2500fab81ba410a9693d955fb631fa70e5.jpeg) Adding natural light is another powerful update. Enlarged windows, skylights, or even a strategically placed glass door can brighten the entire room, making it feel more welcoming and functional. Natural light also highlights the textures of wood, stone, or tile finishes, giving the remodeled kitchen a warm, modern charm. **Together, these changes shift the kitchen from a dated, closed-off space into a fresh, inviting hub that reflects today’s preference for openness and connection. The result is a perfect blend of practicality and style, breathing new life into a once-dull 1970s design**. ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/2 "2025-08-22T21:37:44Z")
Thanks for sharing update on remodelling ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/3 "2025-08-22T21:38:21Z")
Glad you coread it through ---
**Author:** ![Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/4 "2025-08-22T21:39:39Z")
This is very beautiful ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/5 "2025-08-22T21:40:33Z")
Renovation is an art 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/6 "2025-08-22T21:43:13Z")
Thanks for sharing your insight ---
**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/7 "2025-08-22T21:44:34Z")
A job well done 👍🏽 ✅ This is good ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/8 "2025-08-22T21:58:19Z")
Hmmm old days Thank you for sharing ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/1970s-kitchen-remodeled-with-open-shelving-and-natural-light/22326/9 "2025-08-22T22:02:47Z")
I just think we should go back in time lol