Kitchen Clarity Adventures in Kitchen and Bath Design

I have quite a collection of kitchen pictures with beautifully arranged and accessorized open shelves.  Since it is over 100 degrees outside, I’m selecting some with kitchen color schemes that are cool and fresh as kitchen design inspiration for today. One of the best things about having  the accent colors derived from accessories like this  ...

What do you think about open shelves for storage in the kitchen?  This picture from nestdecorating shows how great an open shelf system can look. It does help if you have a good eye for accessories and how best to arrange them. I love open shelves as a way to introduce personality into a kitchen. ...