Colorful pottery is striking when placed on the top of kitchen cabinets.
The cabinets are usually the largest part of any kitchen. Some kitchens have cabinets that are designed to be flush with the ceiling. Others have cabinets that do not go all the way to the ceiling. This leaves a space of about a foot or more between the top of the cabinets and the ceiling. This space is perfect for a number of decorating ideas.
Pottery or Dishes
Pottery is an excellent choice for decor on the tops of cabinets. The location keeps it safe from little hands that could break it, and many pieces of pottery are large and colorful enough to be easily seen, even if your cabinets are tall. Choose pieces that are distinctive enough to make a statement on their own, or place several smaller but similar pieces together in two or three groups. Or, display your grandmother's collection of decorative plates on vertical plate stands.
Green Plants
Green silk foliage plants add a fresh, natural touch to any kitchen. In fact, if your kitchen gets enough natural light, you could use live plants as well. In that case, choose plants that thrive in low light conditions, such as dracaenas. Low, spreading plants such as ivy work better to fill the space on top of cabinets rather than tall, slender plants. Cacti, planted in colorful pots, look especially stunning in a Southwestern-style kitchen. Silk flower arrangements can also be used to decorate the top of kitchen cabinets.
Other Ideas
There are many other items that can be used to decorate the tops of kitchen cabinets. In fact, you are limited only by size and imagination. If your kitchen is decorated in the country style, try placing wicker or wood baskets of different shapes and sizes along the tops of your cabinets. Or, use a theme, such as birdhouses. Old milk bottles, antique hand-held coffee bean grinders, vintage signs and collectible kitchen tools are also perfect in a cozy country kitchen.
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