In short, according to interior designer Claire Zinnecker, this unfitted approach refers to a space that mixes furniture pieces rather than a complete kitchen of cabinets and built-ins.

The built-in shelves under this raised alcove give this room an elegant and dynamic feel. The built-ins draw your eyes up to the beams and the triangle shapes in the alcove.

Ask the Expert: Built-ins are making a comeback. Published: May. 11, 2019, 10:26 a.m. Built in storage space for all your needs. (File photo) By . Lana Seidman — HIC of Staten Island, Inc. ...