7 Things to Do with That Awkward Space Above the Cabinets

  • Put some baskets up there and stash your stuff in them.
  • Use the space to store cookbooks.
  • Add a little art.
  • Squeeze in some extra wine storage.
  • Add an extra shelf above the cabinets.
  • Fill the space in.
  • Move your cabinets up to the ceiling to re-capture the space.

How do you paint around kitchen cabinets?

Use a thin, angled brush and a wide, flat putty knife to paint the edges of the area under the cabinets and above the countertop. Hold the putty knife flat against the surface you want to protect and paint along it. There are also inexpensive plastic painting guides designed for the same purpose.

Should my kitchen cabinets go to the ceiling?

Inexperienced designers, architects, interior designers, and home owners usually do not. This is just the tip of the ice berg for good kitchen design. 1 ) Never leave crown moldings closer than 9 inches from a ceiling. Once you get within a foot of the ceiling you should have the cabinetry and molding meet ceiling.

What is the best paint to use on kitchen cabinets?

7 Best Cabinet Paint Brands for a Flawless Finish

  1. Farrow & Ball Full Gloss Paint.
  2. Benjamin Moore Advance Interior Satin Paint.
  3. Fine Paints of Europe Eurolux Acrylic Paint.
  4. Valspar Cabinet Enamel Semi-Gloss Latex Interior Paint.
  5. Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations System.
  6. Behr Alkyd Semi-Gloss Enamel Paint.
  7. Insl-X Cabinet Coat.