Sink Skirts—Love ’Em or Hate ’Em?

Do these fabric alternatives to cabinet doors add a touch of old-school charm or are they an unbecoming holdover from the cottagecore trend? Dwell readers and staff are pretty clear on their stance.

Sink Skirts—Love ’Em or Hate ’Em?

Do these fabric alternatives to cabinet doors add a touch of old-school charm or are they an unbecoming holdover from the cottagecore trend? Dwell readers and staff are pretty clear on their stance.

It’s the kitchen equivalent to a carpeted bathroom.
@misterquinn2025 via Instagram

Too cutesy. Just saying the other day how much I dislike that look.
@ivlot via Instagram

Absolutely adorable!!! Simple and charming!!!
@Molly J. O’Reilly via Facebook

It’s easier to change skirt color than doors and lets the air move more freely.
@matsmeeton via Instagram

Busy looking, cheap looking. Dust catchers.
@tagshull via Instagram

It is a love and hate relation. Love the contrast nevertheless humidity can be an issue.
@aluxluna via Instagram

Who wants to fight a curtain to get a pan?
@moximsa via Instagram

Although I’ve seen some that look super elegant, the reality is that 90 percent of these turn out looking bunched up and just plain tragic. It’s giving mildew.
Michelle Duncan, editorial fellow

Hate them. They only look good on a staged photo. Impossible to keep clean if you’re cooking and washing every day.
@Lissa Maldonado via Facebook

Granny house, no thanks.
@Laurie A Smith via Facebook

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