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Display artwork to showcase your design

As kitchens have become a space for entertaining and relaxing, think about displaying some artwork in the space above your kitchen cabinets. There is so much scope to use this space as a display area.

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Depending on the style of your kitchen, artwork up high can demand attention: on canvas, a vintage sign, a neon sign or even Moroccan tiles. If you want a more relaxed, natural vibe, pieces of carefully selected driftwood could look elegant. Striking dinner plates can be placed symmetrically along the top (perhaps alternating with plants). If you want to get crafty, you can buy large wooden letters from a craft shop, ready to paint. Or if you don\u2019t have time, you can order bespoke made or light-up letters and then place them along the top \u2014 spelling out things like \u2018enjoy\u2019 or \u2018let\u2019s eat\u2019 or simply \u2018family\u2019.

Use canisters to conceal any clutter

A clutter-free home is good for your wellbeing, creating a sense of peace as you walk into the room. However, before you adopt a zen-like minimalist lifestyle, there will likely be certain items which invariably add to the clutter, but that you can\u2019t throw out because you use them every once in a while. As good as it is to declutter, sometimes the throw-away culture can be bad for the environment and it\u2019s best to save for a rainy day and make do and mend.\u00a0

If the items don\u2019t need to be at arms reach because they aren\u2019t used regularly, you can store the odds and ends in stylish labelled canisters on top of the kitchen cabinets. You can also store dry goods like extra supplies of pet food, or wild bird food, in smart canisters \u2014 much nicer than in scrappy paper bags, and it keeps the dry goods fresh. This is particularly useful if you bulk-buy.

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Hoard cookbooks and other collections

OK, we know that we can find recipes on the web\u2026but it still feels good to open up a cookbook on the kitchen counter ready to delve into the pages and get cooking, glass of wine in hand. A line of well-loved cookbooks above the kitchen cabinets also adds a homely charm and personality to a kitchen.\u00a0

That space above the cupboards is also just the spot to display any collections you might have \u2014 antique memorabilia or vases \u2014 whatever your thing is.

Use the space for plants, bringing light to your kitchen\u00a0

Numerous studies have proven that indoor plants keep you healthier and happier \u2014 it\u2019s a fact. So if you\u2019re wondering what to do with the space above your kitchen cabinets \u2014 add some plants. Choose some which don\u2019t need much watering (note: hard to kill, so you can neglect with a conscience), such as:

Orchids
Spider plant
Red aglaonema
Ponytail palm
Snake plant
ZZ plant
Sago palm
Devil's backbone

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FAQ:

How can I hide the gaps under my kitchen cabinets?

This is a quick win: use a thin bead of caulk to fill in the gap between the cabinet toe kick and the floor. If the gap is quite large, .

What to do with cabinets that don\u2019t go to the ceiling?

Crown moulding or trim can fill in small gaps between the top of a cabinet and ceiling. If the gap is larger, you\u2019ll need to ask a professional cabinet maker for a quote. Or alternatively, make the most out of the space for storage or design elements by using our tips above!

Is greenery above kitchen cabinets outdated?

Greenery above kitchen cabinets will never be outdated! Placing plants high above the cabinets creates a calming effect. If you don\u2019t have space above the cabinets, or the plants you prefer need more natural light, then take a look at the vast range of ceiling and hanging plant shelves, indoor mini-greenhouses, wall plant pots and living walls.

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What to do with the space above your kitchen cabinets