# Installing Open Shelves and Learning to Let Go of Clutter

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031>\
**Category:** Interior Design\
**Created:** [January 5, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031 "2026-01-05T09:42:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Muller)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/1 "2026-01-05T09:42:30Z")

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I removed two upper cabinets and replaced them with open shelves. Honestly, it felt risky. What if everything looked messy?

We patched, painted, and anchored simple wood shelves. Once they were up, the kitchen immediately felt lighter. More like a café than a crowded cupboard wall.

The surprise twist? Open shelves forced us to be intentional. No more random lids or forgotten mugs hiding in the back. Everything visible. Everything useful.

Now the everyday items bowls, plates, glasses are right there. It makes cooking easier and the room more relaxed, almost friendly.

Conclusion:

Sometimes a DIY project changes more than the look of a kitchen. It changes how you live in it.

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**Author:** ![Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Blossom1)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/2 "2026-01-05T09:43:33Z")

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That is super nice bro

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**Author:** ![Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/96bed5/32.png) [@Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Donaldxx)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/3 "2026-01-05T09:45:38Z")

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This is really helpful

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**Author:** ![Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/71c47a/32.png) [@Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Yungstar)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 9:46am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/4 "2026-01-05T09:46:02Z")

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This is very good work

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**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/5 "2026-01-05T10:27:43Z")

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I really enjoyed this article, keep it up

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**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/installing-open-shelves-and-learning-to-let-go-of-clutter/43031/6 "2026-01-05T10:39:29Z")

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You are always. on point Buddy