Two organizational experts share the benefits of closed cabinetry and why it’s making a return to kitchen design.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Remember when everyone wasripping out their closed cabinetryandopting for floating shelves?

No one wants their chipped My Favorite Dad coffee mug on display at all times.

Open kitchen storage

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Pair that with their grab-and-go appeal and you have a polarizing toss-up for the ages.

A stack of dishes right next to the stove makes serving dinner a snap.

And unloading the dishwasher?

Kitchen corner floating shelves

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Well, it has never been easier.

Thats where things get tricky.

Kitchen with abstract art

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