There's always that space gab between the kitchen cabinet and the roof, and it usually gathers dust. Some people however were able to find innovative ways on how to make these spaces useful. It can either be a space for storage or it can be used as an area to spice up the kitchen. The space may be hard to clean, do make sure to use it accordingly. Keep the area neat and tidy as the kitchen space needs to be clean and sanitary at all times. Listed below are a few tips from House Beautiful and Apartment Therapy on how to make use of the free space.
Use it for storage
The space on top of the kitchen cabinet can be an eye sore, it looks empty and it can accumulate dusts. The huge space however can be used as a storage area. You can throw in some beautifully designed baskets which you can use for stocking up kitchen supplies and other house hold needs. You can use labelled boxes to make it easier for you to know what's inside. It can be a great storage area for additional kitchen utensils and party needs. Stashing them in a box can keep them clean and dust free.
Embellish it with live plants
Fill the area with life house plants for additional air filtration. SKIP THE PLASTIC as it only accumulates dusts. Putting in house plants adds life into the room making it look clean. Green leafy house plants make the room look fresh and it adds life into the area. Flowering cactus can look beautiful as well, but this is only advisable for those kitchen cabinets that are near the window for sunlight to access.
Use it for decoration
It a great space to use for cookbook storage, which can add class and decorate the kitchen. Putting in a set of decorations such as a silverware collection or wine bottles can make the space look classy as well. In using it for decoration however, make sure to keep the area clean, and dust it every now and then.
