{"id":8898,"date":"2017-08-23T08:02:47","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T12:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/?p=8898"},"modified":"2017-08-23T08:21:26","modified_gmt":"2017-08-23T12:21:26","slug":"kitchen-cabinets-vs-open-shelving-thoughts-on-both","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/kitchen-cabinets-vs-open-shelving-thoughts-on-both\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Cabinets vs. Open Shelving &#8211; My Thoughts on Both"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve really been on the fence on whether to share this post with you guys today or to wait. I hate sharing spaces that are not finished which is silly I suppose. When is a space truly ever finished? I think it&#8217;s a subject that might be helpful so I decided to share and you&#8217;ll get a little look into our kitchen since we decided to scrap those textured ceilings. Just like the title reads, I&#8217;m giving my thoughts on kitchen cabinets vs. open shelving. I think I&#8217;m pretty fair and balanced on this one because I genuinely love both! After a year and a half of living with open shelves in my kitchen I&#8217;ve come to some conclusions that you might find helpful if you&#8217;ve been considering them in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>First, let me address the &#8220;not finished&#8221; part. A couple weeks ago I decided that I was going to try scraping those ugly textured ceilings instead of patiently waiting for my husband to plank the kitchen like we did in our <a href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/vintage-inspired-dining-room-makeover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining room<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/orc-week-6-laundrypowder-room-reveal\/\">powder room\/laundry room<\/a>. After we finished scraping the kitchen ceiling we came to many conclusions, which I plan on dishing all about very soon. Just know that the ceilings and the trim work in the photos to follow are not finished and yes, they are ugly!<\/p>\n<p>Okay, let&#8217;s get to it! Here is a glimpse into the kitchen the day we started renovating the house. Part of the reason why we decided to give open shelving a try is mainly because there were so many cabinet doors broken or missing all together. After doing a little rearranging we were able to relocate a couple of the doors that were on the right side to the left and I ordered a couple bottom cabinet doors. We decided to leave the top cabinets on the right side open.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Kitchen Cabinets vs. Open Shelving<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8884 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5832-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5832-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5832-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_5832-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, we painted the cabinets and I used the space for extra plates, vintage milk glass, etc. It looked 100% better! I was more than happy with it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8916 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-18-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a year and a half of using the space I began to notice I was running a little short on closed storage. You know, for those things that are not display worthy. After the first of the year I gave my kitchen a good decluttering and It helped but it didn&#8217;t fix the problem. I knew that I needed those cabinets not for displaying pretty dishes but for more practical storage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8915 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-17-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are my pro&#8217;s for open shelving:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It brightens the space &amp; and gives the room a larger feel.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s a great way to display that pretty collection of dishes you own! If you don&#8217;t have a hutch this is a great alternative. Let&#8217;s face it, it&#8217;s super fun to decorate for the holidays.<\/li>\n<li>It can be an affordable option over cabinets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what we came up with and I think it&#8217;s a great compromise.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8907 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-6-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 630px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 630\/945;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I decided to leave the right side open to display my favorites and closed the left side for every day storage. I ordered more two more cabinet doors from <a href=\"http:\/\/kitchencabinetdoors.com\/mdf-kitchen-cabinet-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naked Kitchen Cabinet Doors<\/a>. They&#8217;re somewhat local to use and one of the only places I could find unfinished cabinet doors in the existing style we have. They&#8217;ve been fantastic! In less than a week we had our doors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8903 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t believe how handy the one cabinet has been! We&#8217;ve been able to relocate our coffee and extra mixing bowls, etc. to the cabinet above. The counter top now stays clutter fee. I also think it looks a little more balanced and flows better than before.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8904 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-3-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"918\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-3-669x1024.jpg 669w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-3-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-3-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-3-300x459.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/918;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8910 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-10-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I kept my favorite pieces out and the others are now in the hutch in the dining room. Sometimes, less is more. I may eventually install some doors with glass but for now I&#8217;m enjoying the open, airy feel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8914 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-16-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8905 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Shelves-4-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/900;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traditional Kitchen Cabinet Pros-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Storage for all of those unsightly things you just need in your kitchen.<\/li>\n<li>It gives a clean, clutter-free appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Much less dusting is required!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are great aspects to both and there are things I love about each option. If you&#8217;ve been on the fence hopefully this will help you make your decision. If you&#8217;ve lived in your home for a while I&#8217;m sure you know which cabinets are used for what. Just ask yourself if you can afford to lose the storage or not. If you can&#8217;t find a convenient way to store the items that are currently in the cabinet than I would say wait until you can, unless you can display those items in a way that works for you. Sometimes all your kitchen needs is a little refresh to make you fall in love with it again!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8871 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Overview-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Kitchen Storage Shelf\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Overview-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Overview-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Kitchen-Overview-768x509.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/597;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve been focusing most of our attention into this room the past few weeks. Last week I shared the newest addition to our kitchen and you can read all about that <a href=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/diy-custom-kitchen-storage-shelf\/\">here<\/a>. I&#8217;m hoping to start planking the ceiling in the next week or so. Fingers crossed it gets done soon because I&#8217;m dying to share my thoughts on the whole ceiling fun we&#8217;ve been having over here. Did you here the sarcasm? Until then I hope you have a great rest of your week friends! Let me know your thoughts on opening shelving. I&#8217;d love to know if you have them and if so, do you love them or hate them?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7984 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Signature-300x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"114\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Signature-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Signature-768x292.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Signature-1024x390.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Signature.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/114;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Source List:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cabinet Paint Color- Fieldstone by Benjamin Moore<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wall Color- Dove White by Benjamin Moore<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Butcher Block Counter Tops &amp; Apron Sink- Ikea<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8925 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-334x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Cabinets vs. Open Shelving - My Thoughts on Both\" width=\"334\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-334x1024.jpg 334w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-98x300.jpg 98w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-768x2357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage-300x921.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sincerelymariedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage.jpg 782w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 334px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 334\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve really been on the fence on whether to share this post with you guys today or to wait. I hate sharing spaces that are not finished which is silly I suppose. When is a space truly ever finished? 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