Plastic Dishes
If you’re a poor college student or a 20-something, you might use plastic kitchenware because it’s less expensive and you won’t be entertaining anyone. But why settle for plastic dishes if you can purchase ceramic ones? They’re hardly functional. People associate plastic plates with camping excursions and frugal college living. They’re a collection of terrible memories wrapped in brittle, oddly colored plates. You’ll feel ten times better about your life after you get rid of the plastic dishware.
Open Shelves
Open shelves are common in Tuscan-style kitchens, but they deserve their own mention. They not only make your kitchen appear cramped and cluttered, but they are also difficult to clean. Consider dusting every single jar and pan eight feet tall. You don’t have as much decorating freedom with an open-shelf kitchen because your cooking items are your decorations. To get away with open shelves, you’d need to buy a fine china set, and even that can look tacky.