How To Decorate the Tops of Kitchen Cabinets

The tops of your kitchen cabinets are an excellent space to showcase your personality and exercise creativity in your interior design. There are numerous ways to decorate the area above your cabinets to achieve a rustic, traditional aesthetic or create a sleek, contemporary look to improve your kitchen’s appearance. Kitchen Saver^® has some tips for decorating the tops of your kitchen cabinets to use this overlooked space and highlight your taste.

Measure & Plan

Ensure you measure the space’s height, width, and depth. These dimensions will help you choose appropriate décor and arrangements that perfectly fit the tops of the cabinets. Note any lighting fixtures or vent hoods that may interfere with your decorations.

Clean & Tidy

Get rid of items and clutter from the tops of your cabinets to make space for your new decorations. Having a blank canvas allows you to have creative freedom and prevents overcrowding. Make sure to thoroughly clean the space before adding any decorative elements.

Choose an Aesthetic

You want your decorations to match the rest of your interior design and kitchen aesthetic. This can be anything you desire, from modern to bohemian to rustic farmhouse and retro. Create a color palette and consider the materials you’d like to incorporate—staying consistent in your aesthetic ties the entire room together and creates cohesion throughout your home.

Create Visual Interest

You can create depth in your kitchen by layering elements of different textures, heights, and shapes. Display tall vases and jars next to short pieces and incorporate various materials, such as wood, glass, and metal, to prevent monotony.

Display Artwork

Adding artwork to the tops of your kitchen cabinets is a fantastic way to showcase your style. Select sculptures, paintings, signs, and vases that encapsulate your personal taste and add a dash of personality to your kitchen.

Add Lighting

Install puck lights, electric candles, strip lighting, or hanging lights to create ambiance. Choose warm bulbs for a rustic space or cool lighting for a sleek, modern look. You can also position lights over your decorations to shine a spotlight on them.

Incorporate Plants

Display plants and herbs on top of your cabinets to bring life and vibrancy into your kitchen. If you don’t tend to houseplants (or your kitchen lacks natural light), consider artificial plants to brighten the space.

Add Storage

Storage is a practical use of the space above your cabinets. Choose attractive totes, baskets, bins, or shelving (if the dimensions allow) that complement your interior design. Keep your kitchen towels, linens, pots and pans, or cookbooks in your storage area to free up your counters, drawers, and cabinet space.

Rearrange as Needed

After you’ve added all your decorations, evaluate the overall aesthetic you’ve created in your kitchen. Generally, fewer decorations create a more aesthetically pleasing look—if your space looks too cluttered, remove décor as necessary.

Reach Out to Kitchen Saver To Learn More

Kitchen Saver can help with all your kitchen needs, whether you’re looking to restore your kitchen cabinets or want space-saving solutions to make your kitchen more functional. Contact us today to explore the possibilities and learn more about our unique Custom Cabinet Renewal process. We look forward to working with you.