How to install open concept shelving

By Editorial Team

Updated on November 7, 2023

Planning out the layout, decor and surfaces of your home for your family's needs and wants can be tricky. Especially in busier rooms of the house, like the kitchen or the bathroom, it can be a challenge to keep things neat, tidy and practical while allowing things to look good.

This is especially true when it comes to choosing shelves for these rooms. Open concept shelving is just one of the ways that you can explore the balance between functionality and style. So, how do you install them in your house?

If you’ve decided to do away with traditional cabinets with doors and have decided that open concept shelving is right for your home, then you’ve come to the right place! We’re here to offer the step-by-step instructions to install open concept shelves.

Here’s how to install open concept shelving!

A little bit about working with open concept shelving

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