Almost every household has this awkward empty space between the kitchen cabinets and ceiling which usually ruins the overall ambiance of the room. If you are really annoyed by this, here are several simple solutions which you can use to fill up the space.
Lots of people tend to display their tabletop collection in a kitchen armoire without realising that they can use the space above their kitchen cabinets. Some would argue that a single tabletop set isn’t enough to fill the void between the cabinetry and ceiling, but who says that you can use only one collection.
The more luminous a room is, the better it looks. So, why don’t you place LED lights above the cabinetry and use them to fill the gap with light. This will not only augment the overall ambiance of your kitchen but it will also provide additional illumination to the room. If you opt for this approach, make sure that you book in advance a rubbish removal company, as some construction waste will be generated during the installation process.
Use wallpapering to cover the space. The wallpaper will serve as a decorative feature and will make the emptiness more appealing to the eyes. You can increase furthermore the oomph that the wallpapering creates by arranging similar-hued items on top of the kitchen cabinets. This will create a 3D illusion that will be much appreciated by you, your family and guests.
If you aren’t into wallpapering, you can always paint the empty space in a colour that pops against the cabinetry, ceiling and backsplash. For example if your kitchen has bright tones, you can use a darker hue and vice versa. Once again, make sure that you contact in advance a rubbish removal company because once you are done with the painting you will be too tired to clear the accumulate waste on your own.
If you kitchen as a rustic or natural ambiance, you can enhance it further more by arranging a gorgeous garland of fresh and artificial flowers above the kitchen cabinetry. Most people would opt for artificial flowers as they require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan, but if you have the time to properly take care of the garland, you should definitely choose natural flowers.
You can also use plants instead of flowers to cover the empty space. However don’t choose plants that require frequently watering and soil changing. Instead go for plants that are tolerant to drought such as cactuses, sunset strain, cape Blanco, Angelina, voodoo, and so on.
Mounting a curtain may sound silly at first, but once you have hanged it, you will realise that it is a highly practical solution to the issue. Even more the curtain will create the illusion that there is something important behind it and will undoubtedly add a mysterious touch to the overall mood of your kitchen.
Last but not least you can always decide to place several painting and photographs above your cabinetry and use the space as a showcase for your art collection.