Make Use of That Gap Above Your Kitchen Cabinets
Many kitchens in Malta have an odd strip of space between the top of the wall cabinets and the ceiling. Rather than letting it gather dust, turn it into something useful or good to look at.
Stack crates for extra hidden storage
A run of KNAGGLIG pine boxes stacked along the top of the cabinets gives you a proper home for things that would otherwise clutter a drawer. Keep them open for quick access or add lids to keep dust out, which matters in Malta where cabinet tops can collect it quickly between cleans. Label each box so you know what is inside without having to climb up and check, and group by category, such as spare linens, light bulbs or tools, so the system stays useful rather than becoming another junk pile.
Dry herbs within easy reach of the hob
A simple rail fixed beneath the top of the wall units turns wasted height into a practical drying spot for fresh herbs. Tie bunches directly to the rail or hang them from hooks, and they will dry steadily in the warmth of a Maltese kitchen without taking up any worktop space. This is a neat solution for smaller flats and maisonettes where every surface counts, and it keeps herbs visible and within reach while you are cooking, rather than tucked away in a cupboard where they are easy to forget.
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Group glassware and candles into a display
Odd-shaped vases, candlesticks and jars that never quite fit inside a cabinet can become a feature instead of a problem. Gathering them along the top of the units creates a kind of still life, and having them in view tends to mean they get used more often rather than sitting forgotten in storage. It works particularly well in open-plan kitchens common in newer Maltese homes, where the top of the cabinets is often in clear sight from the living area, so the grouping doubles as part of the room's overall look.
Turn spare wall space into a photo gallery
If the cabinets reach close to the ceiling, the remaining strip can work as a small gallery for favourite photographs and prints. Choose a few bold pieces that read well from across the room, then mix in smaller unframed prints or postcards for variety. Varying the sizes keeps the arrangement from looking too formal, and it is an easy way to bring some personality into a kitchen, especially in a townhouse or apartment where wall space elsewhere is already taken up with cabinetry and appliances.
Clear the worktop with a tidy recipe corner
Loose recipe cards and well-thumbed magazines tend to end up in a heap on the worktop unless they have a proper place to live. Magazine files stood along the top of the cabinets keep flimsy pages upright and easy to flick through, while lidded boxes work well as a simple filing system for handwritten cards. Moving this collection off the counter frees up valuable preparation space, which makes a real difference in the smaller kitchens found in many Maltese apartments and flats.
TJABBA magazine file, white, 10x30x25 cm, 2 pack
KUGGIS magazine file, white, 10x29x25 cm, 2 pack
DRÖNJÖNS magazine file, white, 2 pack
GÄRDESGÅRD magazine file, natural, 10x31x25 cm, 2 pack
FJÄDERHARV magazine file, white, 10x31x25 cm
BUSBASSE book-end, white, 19x23 cm
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