1. Keep appliances you don’t use often in storage.
One popular way to use the cabinets above your refrigerator is to store small kitchen gadgets that you don’t use every day. Some instances are:
Food Processor: If you only use your food processor from time to time for cutting or slicing, keep it in this place.
Blender: Store your blender where it’s not in the way but still easy to reach when you want to make a smoothie.
Waffle Maker: Use this cabinet for appliances like a waffle maker that you don’t use often but are still important.
2. Use containers or baskets for organization.
To make things easier to reach and keep your cabinets organized, think about using containers like bins or baskets. Some things you can organize in this manner are:
Baking Tools: Put things like measuring cups, rolling pins, and pastry brushes together in marked containers.
Canned Foods: Use see-through plastic containers to sort canned foods such as soups, sauces, and vegetables.
Cooking Tools: Store pot holders, oven mitts, and trivets in a basket so you can easily reach them.
3.Use the vertical space available.
Maximize the vertical space by adding more shelves or adjustable racks. Here are some things you can keep:
Cookbooks: Stand cookbooks up to save space and display your collection.
Spices: Put up small shelves to store your spice jars and make a small spice rack.
Glass containers: Keep glass containers or wine glasses that are rarely used standing upright on shelves.
4. Large Items and Kitchen Towels
The cabinets above the refrigerator are a great spot to keep large items and kitchen towels.
Basic Pantry Items: Store additional essential pantry items like flour, sugar, and rice in sealed containers.
Get plenty of paper towels and tissues here to make room in other places.
Kitchen Towels: Keep your kitchen towels, dishcloths, and cleaning rags in this place for quick and convenient use.
Seasonal Products and Celebrations
5.Use the cabinets to keep things that you only use during certain times of the year or for special events.
Decorations for the holidays: Store your holiday dishes, tablecloths, and decorations in this place until you use them.
Items for a picnic: Keep picnic blankets, items for outdoor dining, and reusable plates for when the weather is nice.
Unique Plates: Set aside room for special dishes, such as fancy plates or nice serving trays.
6. Keeping things in good condition and staying safe.
To keep the cabinets working well and safe, make sure to regularly check what’s inside them and remove things you don’t need anymore.
Use a strong step stool or ladder when reaching for things to stay safe.
Be careful with items that can be damaged by heat, as the area above the refrigerator can become warm because of the heat it produces.
