Add a decorative galley rail above existing cabinets.
Storage boxes for above kitchen cabinets.
If your above cabinet space is tall enough add an extra shelf above your cabinets by stacking a board atop three small wine racks.
Cleverly use the area above your cabinets to hold baskets making for additional storage space in your kitchen.
There are many ways to utilize this wasted space including.
We painted our cupboards and and the new additional open storage to match.
Extend the height of new cabinets.
Storing your coolest finds above your kitchen cabinets however as seen in this eclectic apartment is both unique and useful.
Adding additional cabinets above your existing cabinetry is an effective way to get more storage space and effectively use every inch of your kitchen real estate.
I cannot tell you how much valuable space this provided.
If you re like most homeowners your cabinets only extend to 84 inches or 7 feet tall which leaves a foot or more of empty space above them.
When it was time for a kitchen remodel we used that space as additional storage.
The space above your cabinets can be built up to serve a specific purpose like providing extra storage.
My husband built in box like enclosures and finished it off to look like part of the cupboards.
Even if you re not handy you can get a hardware store to cut the lumber for you.