There are many ways to utilize this wasted space including.
Storage boxes for above kitchen cabinets.
If your above cabinet space is tall enough add an extra shelf above your cabinets by stacking a board atop three small wine racks.
Those fun albeit random treasures you discover in antique shops typically end up in the back of your closet or in the basement.
We painted our cupboards and and the new additional open storage to match.
The space above your cabinets can be built up to serve a specific purpose like providing extra storage.
Cleverly use the area above your cabinets to hold baskets making for additional storage space in your kitchen.
Storing your coolest finds above your kitchen cabinets however as seen in this eclectic apartment is both unique and useful.
My husband built in box like enclosures and finished it off to look like part of the cupboards.
Adding additional cabinets above your existing cabinetry is an effective way to get more storage space and effectively use every inch of your kitchen real estate.
Add a decorative galley rail above existing cabinets.
I cannot tell you how much valuable space this provided.
If you re like most homeowners your cabinets only extend to 84 inches or 7 feet tall which leaves a foot or more of empty space above them.
The baskets can keep small items and extra kitchen supplies out of sight while adding a decorative touch to the room.
When it was time for a kitchen remodel we used that space as additional storage.