best solution, remove it.

I'm assuming you recently installed them? If they were part of your plan and you are set on keeping them, how about stacks of white plates and maybe lesser used glassware on the higher shelf? The problem is keeping all of it clean if it's not used regularly...

Hi, Tracy!

If you are not set on the shelves, I also agree that you should remove them, or at least relocate them to a better, more practical location. Since they are out in the open over your kitchen's island, I suggest stacking some nice, white tableware, glassware, or even your cookbooks or anything of that sort. I wouldn't suggest to fill up the entirety of all of your shelves as it will appear cluttered and overwhelm the kitchen space.

Let me know if I can do anything else to help!

They look expensive so find a better location for them.

Yes, remove them. Put casters on the bottom and you can use it as a rolling server/bar.

Agree, white pottery, bowls, etc in a modern style, or, my solution would be to remove them. They look like potential dust catchers to me (especially in black).

What do you like, especially as relates to the kitchen? Right now, it looks like you've gone for dust collectors, with no particular relation to the kitchen. Do you make homemade jams and chutneys? Do you collect antique French kitchen towels? Those are the things I display, along with antique kitchen items. Maybe you collect Fiesta-ware.

Before you remove your shelves, try various things you like.

Yep, sorry, another vote to remove. I'd add more pendants on that end.

Great kitchen!! So nice to see a kitchen with unique elements!! The shelving is right above your dishwasher, so store your everyday dishes up there -- but make those dishes a white to match your cabinets, and choose dinnerware that has a sculptural aspect. Stacks of dinner plates, salad plates, bowls (careful that they stack well) and/or cups or mugs would be stunning. Just take a little time to think it through so the display is not a mishmash. It can be done and you've made great, bold choices for your kitchen, so I have every confidence you could do it!

No thanks. Right in your face like that at the sink?

Very impractical shelving. Anything breakable can easily slide out the other end and wind up on the floor or hitting your countertop. Then the item breaks AND chips the stone.

Agree - I get the idea, but it's not very practical to have shelving right there over your beautiful countertop. I'd float shelving on wall somewhere vs. over the island. Add some practical functionality such as island lighting - maybe some pendants here instead? Oh, and when or if you do decide to go with any open shelving, proudly show off some bright white dishes for a fresh look.

Good luck,

~So Chic