Kitchen Inspirations: Open Shelves

One thing that inspires me and that I don't have is open shelves in the kitchen.

 It's a wonderful way to display dish wares and kitchen utensils

and makes the kitchen look homey.

{Via Vibeke Design}

{The pantry via Made in Persbo}

{Rustic}

{Pantry}

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The Beauty of Vintage Crates

Before I can even think of the hundred uses for vintage crates, I am first smitten by their beauty. The rustic and worn-out look spells country which is so appealing to me 
{especially those with labels or trademark signs}. But how to incorporate this countrified look to our modern homes can be a challenge. Thanks to the many creative people who have shown how it can be done in any style of home.

{Visit Hudson Goods Blog}

My kitchen is devoid of a lot of walls and open shelving, so inspired by a lot of ideas from blogland, I tried my hand creating a vignette {in a tiny corner by the stove} using an old crate I found in a charming vintage shop in Old Town Temecula,  Vintage Begonia.

And here are more inspirations from all over.

{Via pinterest}

{Via House to Home Blog}

{Via Decor Steals}

{Via A Place to Get Lost}

{Visit Dreamy Whites}

{Via pinterest}

{Via google images}

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{Visit Beach Decor Blog}

{Via House to Home Blog}

{Via Design Sponge}

{Via *Design and Decor*}

{Via google images}

Lovely Kitchen Display

I simply love kitchen display. It is a way to showcase favorite plate or dishware collection, kitchen utensils, or any vintage collection. It warms my heart as it evokes coziness and all the comforts of home {aside from the comforts of food}. Small as my kitchen is, I managed to put up some of my favorite collection.

A collection of the old and new 

Vintage gravy boat and platter, new teapot

A 2-tier tray to hold my favorite sugar bowls

A small collection of vintage French enamel coffee pots atop the refrigerator

Below is a collection of kitchen display photos that will always inspire me.

{via Country Living}

{via Design Sponge}

{via Country Living}

{Visit Heather Bullard Lifestyle}

{Visit Villa Koenig- Things I Love}

{Source: google images}

{Visit Vibeke Design for more lovely displays}

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{Visit Hvitur LAKKRIS}

{Visit True and Sania}

{Via Garden Antqs Vintage}

{Visit Rusty Hinge}

{Via My Scandinavian Home}

{Visit Anna Truelsen- My Lovely Things}

{Via Vtwonen}

{Visit Vibeke Design}