How It Helps: The cupboard above your fridge is a great place to store seasonal items like holiday decorations, party supplies, or special kitchen tools you use only occasionally (such as large pots, blenders, or mixers).
Why It Works: These items are typically too bulky or infrequent for everyday use, so storing them above the fridge ensures they are out of sight but still easily reachable when needed.
What You Can Expect: A clutter-free kitchen with storage for bulky or seasonal items that are otherwise hard to store.
3. A Great Spot for Extra Kitchen Appliances
How It Helps: If you have extra appliances that you don’t use every day, such as a food processor, slow cooker, or toaster oven, the cupboard above the fridge can provide a convenient and out-of-the-way location for these items.
Why It Works: It keeps larger appliances from cluttering up your countertop or cabinets while keeping them accessible when you need them.
What You Can Expect: More countertop space for everyday use and easy access to appliances that you don’t need frequently.
4. Storing Non-Perishable Pantry Items
How It Helps: Many people use the space above the fridge for non-perishable pantry items like extra canned goods, bulk grains, or packaged snacks. These items don’t need to be accessed daily, but it’s helpful to have them stored neatly in an easily reachable spot.
Why It Works: The cupboard space above the fridge is great for storing pantry essentials that can be rotated as needed. Items that you don’t consume often can be placed here while you keep your go-to pantry items in the more accessible cabinets.
What You Can Expect: An organized pantry where your most-used items are easily accessible, while backup items are stored out of the way.
5. An Easy Place for Paper Goods
How It Helps: Cupboards above the fridge can serve as the perfect space for storing paper goods like napkins, paper towels, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap. These items are bulky and take up space in cabinets, but they’re not used on a daily basis.
Why It Works: Keeping them out of sight yet accessible helps free up your kitchen storage for more frequently used items like dishes or utensils.
What You Can Expect: A more streamlined kitchen where your paper goods are kept neat and out of sight, yet easy to grab when needed.
6. Helps with Kitchen Organization and Decluttering
