Most people don’t think twice about the small cupboard above their fridge. It’s out of sight and out of mind, so it often becomes a dumping ground for things that don’t have a home anywhere else. But what if we told you that this space could be put to good use? This blog post will show you some of the best things to keep in the cupboard above your fridge. By utilizing this space wisely, you can make your life much easier. Trust us – once you see how useful this cupboard can be, you’ll never look at it the same way again!
Flower Vases
This is a great place to store extra flower vases. That way, when you need one in a hurry, it’s easy to grab one without searching your entire house. Plus, it’s a great way to keep them out of sight when you’re not using them.
Cookbooks / Recipe Binder
If you’re short on countertop space, this is a great place to store your cookbooks or recipe binder. That way, they’re close at hand when you need them but out of the way when you don’t.
Manuals or Instruction Manuals
Do you have a lot of manuals or instruction manuals for appliances around your house? Keep them all in one place by storing them in the cupboard above your fridge. That way, they’ll be easy to find when you need them but out of the way when you don’t.
Holiday/ Party Servingware, Supplies and Decorations
This is a great place to store holiday or party serving ware, supplies and decorations. That way, they’ll be out of sight and out of mind until you need them – and then they’ll be right where you left them!
Linens – Tablecloths, placemats, extra dishtowels and rags
If you’re short on storage space for linens, this is a great place to keep them. Tablecloths, placemats, extra dishtowels and rags can all be stored in the cupboard above your fridge. That way, they’ll be close at hand when you need them but out of the way when you don’t.
Light Bulbs
Light bulbs are something that everyone needs, but no one ever wants to search for them. Keep a few extras in the cupboard above your fridge so that they’re always close at hand when you need them. You’ll never have to go searching for a light bulb again!
First Aid Kit, Emergency Kits or Flashlight
A first aid kit, emergency kit or flashlight is something that everyone should have, but only some do. If you keep yours in the cupboard above your fridge, it will be close at hand in case of an emergency. But out of the way when you don’t need it.
Takeout Menus
We all have takeout menus, but we never know what to do with them. Keep them all in one place by storing them in the cupboard above your fridge – that way, they’ll be easy to find when you want them but out of sight when you don’t!
Foil Pans and Roasting Pan
If you’re short on cabinet space, this is a great place to store foil pans and roasting pans. That way, they’ll be close at hand when you need them but out of the way when you don’t!
Cake Servers and Cake Stands
Everyone needs cake servers and cake stands, but people need help figuring out where to store them. Keep them in the cupboard above your fridge so that they’re always close at hand!
Tall Pitchers, Punch Bowls or Cookie Jars
Tall pitchers, punch bowls or cookie jars are another thing everyone needs, but no one ever knows where to put them. Keep them in the cupboard above your fridge so that they’re always close at hand!
Small Appliances That Aren’t Used Much – Popcorn maker, Lobster pot, Electric knife, Dehydrator, Electric Griddle, Electric Frying pan, slicing mandolin, gravy boats, Fondue Pot or Steamer
Most people have small appliances but don’t always know where to store them. If you have small appliances you don’t use very often, store them in the cupboard above your fridge so they’re out of sight but still within reach.
Cake pans, Cookie Sheets or Ice bucket
Other things everyone has but doesn’t always use are cake pans, cookie sheets, and ice buckets. If you have these items taking up valuable space in your kitchen cabinets, store them in the cupboard above your fridge instead. That way, they’ll be within reach when you need them but out of sight when you don’t!
Specialty Glassware – Champagne Glasses
Specialty glassware can be awkward to find a home for. Champagne glasses are especially prone to be stored away and forgotten about. However, if you keep yours in the cupboard above your fridge, they’ll be within reach whenever special occasions arise!
Cookie Cutters
Cookie cutters are one of those things you use may only use once or twice a year. Keep yours safely stored in the cupboard above your fridge, so they’re within reach whenever baking inspiration strikes!
Specialty Bakeware – bundt pans, springform pans
Likewise, specialty bakeware might be something you only use once or twice a year. Bundt pans and springform pans take up valuable cabinet space and can often get lost amongst other baking supplies. Store these items in the cupboard above your fridge, so they’re within reach whenever baking inspiration strikes!
Canning Supplies and Jars
This is the perfect place to store your supplies if you’re into canning. Jars can be bulky and difficult to store, so keeping them up high where they’re out of the way is a great solution. Plus, it’ll be easy to grab everything you need when it’s time to start canning season.
Filters For Fridge Water Dispenser
If your fridge has a water dispenser, chances are you have a few extra filters on hand. These can take up valuable space in your fridge, so storing them in the cupboard above is a great solution. That way, they’ll be out of the way but still within easy reach.
Where The Elf Hibernates
If you have kids, chances are you’re familiar with the Elf on the Shelf tradition. This is a great place to store your Elf when he’s not busy helping Santa keep tabs on your little ones. Plus, it’ll be out of reach of curious little hands.
Things I Don’t Want My Children To Get Into
Play dough, legos, slime – we all have items we don’t want our children to get into. Store them in the cupboard above your fridge, and they’ll be out of sight and out of mind (and out of reach!).
Remove Doors and Display Fine China
If you have fine china that you only bring out on special occasions, storing it in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep it safe and out of reach of curious hands (or paws). Plus, if you remove the doors from the cupboard, you can use it as an attractive display area for your beautiful dishes.
Specialty Dishes
If you have special dishes that you only use occasionally, such as sushi plates or fondue pots, storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to save space in your cabinets. That way, they’ll be within easy reach when you need them but out of the way when you don’t.
Butter Warmers
Butter warmers are essential for anyone who loves seafood (or just loves butter!). They’re also bulky and take up valuable space in your kitchen cabinets. Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them within easy reach but out of the way when they’re not in use.
Extra Attachments for Mixers
If you have a mixer, chances are you have a few extra attachments that you don’t use very often (if at all). Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them within easy reach but outgrown, taking up valuable cabinet space.
Popsicle Moulds
Popsicle moulds are essential for summertime fun but can be bulky and difficult to store during the off-season. Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them within easy reach but outgrown, taking up valuable cabinet space.
Snacks you don’t want to share with your kids
We all have those snacks that we love but don’t want to share with our kids (or anyone else!). Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them within easy reach but hidden from view (and temptation!).
Great grandma’s whatever that you can’t bring yourself to get rid of
We all have those items that hold sentimental value, but we don’t necessarily want them on display in our homes. Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them safe and sound (and out of sight!)
Paper Towels
Paper towels are essential for any kitchen but can be bulky and difficult to store. Storing them in the cupboard above your fridge is a great way to keep them within easy reach without wasting valuable cabinet space.
The cupboard above your fridge is often one of the most wasted spaces in your kitchen. As you can see from this list, many items are better suited for storage in the small cupboard over the fridge than taking up valuable real estate elsewhere in your kitchen! So next time you wonder where to put those extra items, consider giving the small space above the fridge a new purpose!
What To Keep in the Cupboard Above Your Fridge
- Flower Vases
- Cookbooks / Recipe binder
- Manuals or Instruction Manuals
- Holiday/ Party Servingware, supplies and decorations
- Linens – Tablecloths, placemats, extra dishtowels and rags.
- Light bulbs
- First aid kit, Emergency kits or Flashlight
- Takeout menus
- Foil Pans and Roasting Pan
- Cupcake servers and Cake stands
- Tall pitchers, Punch bowls or Cookie Jar
- Small appliances that aren’t used much – Popcorn maker, Lobster pot, Electric knife, Dehydrator, Electric Griddle, Electric Frying pan, slicing mandolin, gravy boats, Fondue Pot, Steamer
- Cake pans, cookie sheets, Ice bucket
- Specialty Glassware – Champagne Glasses
- Cookie cutters
- Specialty Bakeware – bundt pans, springform pans
- Canning supplies and jars
- Filters for fridge water dispenser
- Where the Elf on the shelf hibernates
- Things I don’t want my children to get into
- Remove doors and display fine china
- Specialty dishes – sushi dishes
- Butter warmers
- Extra attachments for kitchen aid
- popsicle moulds
- Snacks you don’t want to share with your kids
- Great grandma’s whatever that you can’t bring yourself to get rid of
- Paper towels
