Built to Hold History, Not Just Plates
This project started with a simple but loaded request.
Cori wanted shelves that could do two things at once… carry the weight of everyday life, and honor the quieter weight of family history. Modern cabinets felt too sealed-off. Thin floating shelves felt fragile, visually and structurally. The room needed something grounded.
Something with presence.
We leaned into classic farmhouse proportions. Thick profiles. Honest lines. Shelves that look like they belong in a home that’s been lived in, not staged.
To get that substantial look without blowing the budget, the shelves were built by laminating two layers of MDF and finishing them with a clean trim edge. The result is visual mass and real durability… shelves that feel intentional the moment you touch them.
Custom farmhouse-style brackets add structure and rhythm, while the beadboard backing ties the shelves into the surrounding islands and pantry. Nothing feels added-on. Everything feels like it was always meant to be there.
What emerged is more than storage.
It’s a display space strong enough for daily dishes, trusted enough for antique pieces, and timeless enough to grow with the home.
🔹 Project Highlights:
- Thick, layered shelf construction for visual weight and long-term strength
- Custom farmhouse-style brackets with a handcrafted, structural feel
- Beadboard backing that unifies the shelving with the kitchen architecture
- Budget-conscious material choices without sacrificing character
- Built to support both everyday use and meaningful heirlooms