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STORE AND ORDER

IN FULL VIEW

ot everything needs to be hidden away when it comes to storage – in fact decorative solutions can make a huge difference to your look and feel. A cluster of simple floating shelves work particularly well in a kitchen, where there may be a fair amount of closed cabinetry taking up space along the walls. They add an element of interest that draws the eye, all while helping to keep countertops clear. It’s best to mount open shelving just above eye level and within easy reach if you intend for the shelves to hold day-to-day

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