How to effectively fill the space above kitchen cabinets?

Boxes or baskets

IN cramped kitchens on the top cabinets you can store small items necessary for the household, as well as rarely used equipment. To prevent the interior from resembling a warehouse, we do not recommend buying plastic or transparent containers.

Wooden crates, wicker baskets, and boxes with lids will work to keep things dust-free. It is desirable that the containers look the same.

The top tier is a great place to store items that need to be hidden from children.

Dishes

The top kitchen cabinets look great on beautiful dishes: this is especially useful if there is not enough space inside. It is worth sending deep ceramic bowls, jugs and trays upstairs, which are rarely used: then, to set the table, you do not have to stand on a stool every day. Collections of plates without drawings, candy bowls, clay pots look stylish.

Refrain from the "inconsistency" of shades, otherwise the dishes will make the space on the cabinets cluttered.

Mirror

A decorative technique that allows you to create an interesting optical illusion. Mirror canvas will add air to the atmosphere and create the impression that there is another room behind the kitchen set.

When ordering a mirror, it should be borne in mind that it will reflect not only the ceiling, but also the things put on the cabinets.

Home plants

For many green spaces, the space on the top cabinets is the perfect place to grow. They visually soften the interior, add decorative effect and purify the air. Suitable:

• chlorophytum, which does not require frequent watering and dressing;
• curly cissus, the vines of which will fall beautifully from the upper tier;
• sansevieria ("mother-in-law's tongue") is a fast-growing decorative leafy plant;
• unpretentious Ivy philodendron.

If you do not want to care for indoor plantings, get fakes - many botanical copies look no worse than live plants.

Glass bottles and jars

Another way to give the interior lightness and at the same time use the usable space is to place glass utensils on top: beautiful jars, bottles and vases. Clear glass creates an interesting effect by reflecting and refracting light. Also, empty colored glass dishes are suitable for decoration.

If the bottles are full and there is nowhere to store them, arrange the containers in identical metal baskets. This solution looks much more aesthetically pleasing than bottles in a row.

Second row of cabinets

The solution is appropriate for apartments with low ceilings: the cabinets that make up another upper tier make the kitchen more complete and complete. There is much more storage space the ceiling looks visually higher, and the dishes remain protected from dust by closed facades.

Books

This way of decor will be appreciated by owners of "residential" kitchens: elements such as books, flowers and baskets make the cooking space more comfortable and bring it closer to room design.At the top you can store books with recipes, as well as rarely re-read works.

If you cook often, high temperatures and humidity can be detrimental to the appearance of books.

Picture frames

A high-ceilinged kitchen can be easily converted into a gallery by placing frames with photographs, posters or drawings on the top cabinets. Such decor will definitely attract the attention of guests, as well as dilute the boring atmosphere.

In order not to overload the hinged structures, choose large frames with light plexiglass.

Backlight

Additional kitchen lighting Is the functional part kitchen decor... It can be turned on during romantic dinners or evening gatherings. As light sources, you can use:

• diode tape, which fits optimally into hi-tech;
• electric garland - for country, Provence, Scandinavian style;
• spot and track lightsideal for loft and contemporary.

Leave blank

We do not recommend filling the space above the cabinets in two cases:

1. If active kitchen apron continues over the headset and reaches the ceiling - this is how the wall looks solid. The trick stops working when decor or dishes are placed on the cabinets.
2. If a the kitchen is designed in a classic style... The basic concept of the traditional interior is a strict balance of forms. Ceiling décor (flowers, boxes, vases) look out of place and overwhelm the interior, moreover, the upper part of the headset is usually complemented by an elegant molding.

In other cases, the space under the ceiling can be safely filled, thereby turning uncomfortable places into a highlight of the interior.