From artful organization to plates that also double as art, these 35 designer-approved ideas are sure to heat things up.

Danielle Balanis, the founder of Danielle Balanis Design in Birmingham, Alabama, repurposed brightly patterned Schumacher curtains that had once lived in the homeowner’s downtown Birmingham bar, ...

Open shelves can store plates and glasses, but you can also take advantage of the empty ledges by displaying interesting objects or colorful art pieces. Try mixing cookbooks, cutting boards, cookware, ...