Above Kitchen Cabinets Decorating Ideas

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14 Genius Ideas For The Awkward Space Above Your Kitchen Cabinets

Ain't no cabinet high enough.

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If you've got a gap between your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling, you've likely spent time literally cursing your architect. But good news: There are plenty of ways to make this space totally functional, or at the very least, look cute. The top of your cabinets are no longer going to be the eyesore of your kitchen.

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Secret Stash

Use your kitchen cabinet tops as a space to stash things you have no room for elsewhere, like picnic baskets, decorative objects, or extra cutting boards.

See more at Emily Henderson.

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Artsy Fartsy

Gallery walls are cool and all, but we're making "gallery loft" happen. This works especially well if your kitchen, like this one, has an expansive space to fill.

See more at Apartment Therapy.

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Make It Fashion

No closet space? No problem. Store your wicker and rattan bags in your kitchen!

See more at Houzz.

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Hit A Brick Wall

Add brick (or fake it with brick wallpaper!) above your cabinets for a cool, industrial effect. It'll help balance out a sleek and modern kitchen.

See more at Lark & Linen.

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Stacks on Stacks

Gain extra storage space by stacking baskets on top. It'll give you that Joanna Gaines-y, cool farmhouse feel.

See more at A Beautiful Mess.

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Chalk It Up

The easiest way to make sure you remember that concert you bought tickets to three months in advance: a calendar front-and-center in your kitchen. Chalkboard paint turns the awkward spot into a blank canvas in the best possible way.

See more at Design Mom.

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Get Cabinet Crazy

Sneak extra storage in by not only installing cabinets up to the ceiling, but also snaking the cupboards around the room and over the sink.

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Paint It (Probably Not) Black

Paint the space above your cabinets a color that pops against the color of the cabinetry, the ceiling, and the backsplash for maximum impact.

See more at Dering Hall.

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Be A Bookworm

Keep your cookbooks off your living room shelves and store them where you actually need them. Just make sure you have a step ladder handy.

See more at The Design Files.

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Twinkle, Twinkle

There's literally no wrong place for twinkle lights. They make even one of the most difficult-to-deal-with spaces look magical.

Get the tutorial at Design Mom.

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Go Wallpaper Wild

Wallpaper both your backsplash and walls if you aren't afraid to go bold. To make it even more fun, give your kitchen a theme (like cats, in this case) to tie your wallpaper together with the rest of the room.

See more at Emily Henderson.

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Garland Goals

Warning: This is not for the DIY faint of heart. This gorg paper garland is a legit work of art and will turn a ho-hum kitchen into a statement-making room with a single project.

See more at The Nester.

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Spread The Word

These fabric-topped letters are an easy way to bring in a pop of color and pattern. Switch up your message monthly or seasonally.

See more at The Handmade Home.

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Curtain Call

In an ideal world, the spaces above all kitchen cabinets are windows looking out onto gorgeous, light-filled scenery. In your real world, install a tension rod and fabric you love to create a no-judgement spot to stash junk.

See more at Design Sponge.

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