# Open Shelves vs Cabinets: The Argument You Only Understand After Renovation

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571>\
**Category:** DIY & Tutorials\
**Created:** [January 4, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571 "2026-01-04T11:17:12Z")\
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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 4, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/1 "2026-01-04T11:17:12Z")

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Open shelves look beautiful in photos. In real life, they collect oil, dust, and sticky grime unless you clean often. You also have to curate everything on them because mess is instantly visible.  
Closed cabinets hide clutter but cost more, need handles, and can make tight kitchens feel boxed in.  
Most real renovators end up doing a mix:  
closed cabinets for plates, plastics, and food items  
open shelves for cups, plants, or daily-use items  
A real consideration is how you actually live:  
If you fry food often → expect greasy shelf buildup  
If you hate cleaning → choose cabinets  
If you break plates often → avoid high open shelving  
Don’t copy aesthetic kitchens built only for photography. Build for your habits.

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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 4, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/2 "2026-01-04T11:23:41Z")

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Thanks for the information

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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 4, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/3 "2026-01-04T11:25:37Z")

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This is really good work

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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/4 "2026-01-04T11:58:52Z")

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very informative bro thank you

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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 4, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/5 "2026-01-04T12:22:04Z")

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You are making sense

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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 4, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/6 "2026-01-04T12:22:23Z")

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Really love the update friend

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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 4, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/7 "2026-01-04T16:12:50Z")

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Thanks for sharing this on here

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**Author:** ![Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/marz0_1/32/15056_2.png) [@Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Marz0_1)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/8 "2026-01-04T16:13:30Z")

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Thanks for sharing this update

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**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:** [January 4, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/open-shelves-vs-cabinets-the-argument-you-only-understand-after-renovation/42571/9 "2026-01-04T19:05:45Z")

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Thanks bussy God bless