There are places in our home that we would never think that they need at least a little decoration. One of those places is the free space above your kitchen cabinets. Pretty awkward, isn't it? And what on earth can you do with it to make it better?
The truth is that there are numerous ways to decorate this empty space. The following article gives you some ideas and we hope you will enjoy at least one of them.
There is always space for practical items
No matter how big our kitchen is, there are times when we just don't have enough space for some practical things. This is a perfect situation to use the space above our kitchen cabinets. You can display the extra kitchen utensils, a vintage scale or cake stand and add some decorative elements to make the items stand out. If you do decide to do it, it is recommended not to mix a lot of colors, but to stick to a color palette.
Additional storage space
If you don't have space for some of your belongings, the space above the kitchen cabinets can do the job perfectly. For example, you can put baskets on the cabinets to store small items and kitchen utensils. You not only save space, but also make the entire kitchen more decorative. You can use baskets of the same color and size and add some vertical partitions. This way, your kitchen looks neat and organized.
Hang something on the wall above
If the kitchen cabinets are not too high and there is plenty of space above them, you can hang some items on the wall. Any type of wall art does the job – family pictures, vintage cooking utensils, mirrors, etc. add a nice touch to it. If you don't have any of these, the flea market is the place to go to find some interesting things for that empty space.
Buy some artificial plants
When someone mentions artificial plants, for the most part we envision those old bulky flowers and vines that had no chance of looking like the real ones. Today, however, the situation is completely different. Artificial and ultra-realistic looking plants are easy to find and most importantly, affordable. Adding some of these plants to your cabinets will give your kitchen a whole new, fresh look.
You can create your indoor garden
If you're a little interested in gardening and aren't too lazy to climb the plants from time to time to water the plants, it will be good to start your indoor garden on top of your kitchen cabinets. If you need to choose the right pants for this garden, it is recommended that you choose those that do not require too much sunlight. With these plants, your kitchen will feel more natural and lively. For a cleaner look, be sure to use pots of the same color. A nice addition to this garden is a radio-CD player under the cupboard. They are easy to install and do not take up much space. You can enjoy your time in the kitchen while listening to your favorite music. If you're interested, you can go through this list to find the one that suits you best.
Would you like to have your art gallery?
If you want to bring art into your home, a gallery wall is a good idea. Frames of different sizes and materials can be very interesting and beautiful, and painting them all in one color will give you a uniform look in your kitchen. Your gallery wall can contain black and white photos or oil paintings or pencil drawings and add a nice touch to the kitchen.
A perfect place for your collection
Some of us enjoy collecting certain items, but the truth is that few have a dedicated place to collect ours. In most cases, our collection is in a box in a closet or in our basement. If you don't have space for your collection, the space above the kitchen cabinets is ideal. The only thing we need to keep in mind when choosing this location for our collection is not to keep objects that are too small there. In most cases, they will go unnoticed.
