Open shelving in kitchen with soffits?
Irah Price
9 years ago
So I am currently remodeling my kitchen and am going for the farmhouse look. I really would like open shelving but I have this soffit that I can not get rid of and fear it might look strange. I am going to wood plank the walls and paint them a warmer white and add butcher block countertops but I need advice on what to do with these soffits so it doesn't look awkward. Any suggestions?
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Irah Price
9 years ago houseatthelake
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9 years agoYou can incorporate the soffit into your design. Open shelving underneath and possibly vintage postcards framed on the soffit. Here are some photos of rustic/farmhouse open shelving for inspiration:
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