Shelves for your kitchen: 6 advantages not to be ignored

You've seen them in the kitchens you like the most, you've seen how they add a personal touch to any space, and now you're thinking about including them in the design of your future kitchen... And we're not surprised!

We're talking about shelves, a key element in the most personal and welcoming kitchens, capable of breaking the rigidity of more traditional designs. We'll tell you about their many advantages below.

Read them and see how freestanding shelves can be an excellent solution for your kitchen design.

Visual lightness and luminosity

Shelves not only transform the look of your kitchen, but also provide key solutions for small spaces or those with limited natural light. By eliminating doors and closed structures, these shelves eliminate the visual heaviness created by traditional units, making the kitchen appear larger and more airy.

For example, installing shelves in strategic areas, on a countertop or next to a window, not only helps make better use of the walls, but also enhances the entry of light, maximizing the brightness of the room.

But before deciding where to place them, make sure the wall you're installing them on is sturdy and free of irregularities to ensure a secure fit.

Functionality and immediate access

Having the utensils and ingredients you use most every day always within easy reach, without having to open doors or rummage through drawers, is one of the great advantages of kitchen shelves. They're ideal for storing frequently used items, but to maximize their usefulness, place them in strategic locations in the kitchen:

On the main countertop: Perfect for placing utensils or small appliances that you use constantly, such as a coffee maker or toaster.

Near the cooking area: A key location to keep spice racks, basic ingredients like salt or oil, or all those little gadgets you use when cooking close at hand.

Next to the preparation area: Ideal for cutting boards, storage containers, or ingredients you use in your daily recipes.

In addition, these shelves provide extra convenience when cleaning. Because they're open, they're free of obstacles like fronts or walls, making them easier to keep spotless every day.

Decorative resource

Your shelves can become a decorative element that imbues the space with your personality. They're an ideal resource for those looking for kitchens that prioritize spaciousness, visual cleanliness, and design.

For example, in L-shaped kitchens equipped with base units, the shelves can be placed on the open walls instead of more high units, adding a decorative touch and avoiding the feeling of a cluttered space.

They also work very well in open-plan kitchens, where they help subtly connect the two spaces, creating a seamless transition between the areas of the home.

In linear layouts, shelves are an excellent solution for breaking up modular monotony and adding a lightweight decorative element that doesn't interrupt the visual flow.

Custom design

The different finishes and dimensions available for your shelves make them a very versatile piece that can adapt to any style.

With a standard depth of 20 cm, they are designed to offer an ideal balance between functionality and aesthetics, allowing you to use them for both decoration and light storage.

A 20cm shelf can easily accommodate items such as spice racks, cookbooks, or decorative tableware, as long as they're neatly organized to maximize the space. This depth also makes them ideal for shallow kitchens, ensuring they don't stick out or overwhelm the room's design.

The length of the shelves, whether 60 cm or 120 cm, adapts to the available space in your kitchen, making them a flexible solution for any design. The important thing is to evaluate the space where you'll be installing them and what types of items you plan to display, ensuring the chosen size fits your needs.

CUBRO shelves are optimized to prevent deformation, ensuring strength and an impeccable finish.

Simple and safe installation

Another great advantage of this type of shelving is its easy installation. Equipped with high-quality hidden hardware, these shelves have been designed so you can install them conveniently, without sacrificing strength or disturbing your kitchen design with brackets or other types of exposed supports.

Its 20 cm depth allows us to include this type of hardware, which is completely hidden inside the shelf, guaranteeing discreet fixing, supporting up to 15 kg per pair and ensuring stability even in intensively used kitchens.

Depending on the size of the shelf, you will need a specific number of hardware: 200 x 600 mm shelves use 2 hardware, while 200 x 1200 mm shelves require 3 hardware to distribute the weight evenly.

In addition, these hardware systems include level adjustment systems, allowing you to adjust any unevenness in the wall, and anti-tip locks to prevent accidental movement. All of this ensures that the shelves remain aligned and stable, blending seamlessly into your kitchen design.

Compatible with CUBRO kitchen fronts

They are an ideal element to combine with CUBRO kitchen fronts and create a unique and very personal kitchen.

You can choose to alternate closed units in your favorite CUBRO finish—from LACQUER, LAMINATE, LINOLEUM, or WOOD—with open spaces to accommodate your CUBRO freestanding shelves, creating a functional, practical kitchen with a truly unique design. You won't find a kitchen like yours!

Still not sure how, where, and why to include freestanding shelves in your future kitchen design? The CUBRO team is waiting to answer any questions you may have. Click here.