5 Ways to Enhance the "Dead Space" Above Kitchen Cabinets — "This Trick Can Add a Sense of Calm Luxury"

Wooden kitchen cabinets with a few books and a vase displayed on top.

With most kitchen cabinets designed to reach part way up the wall, the question of what to do with the gap that remains can be a tough one. 

Filling it with objects is impractical (you don’t want to have to keep a ladder to hand) and can easily look messy. But leaving the space totally bare can feel like a wasted opportunity to add some height and interest to a modern kitchen.