{"id":438,"date":"2025-10-30T11:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T09:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=438"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T09:49:11","slug":"maximise-kitchen-storage-smart-uses-for-above-your-refrigerator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/?p=438","title":{"rendered":"Maximise kitchen storage: Smart uses for above your refrigerator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"cb-itemprop\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are parts of your kitchen that are easy to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">forget about<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the bottom of your cupboards or the space above your refrigerator.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> However, that extra bit of real space on top of your fridge can go a long way if you know how to use it. Here\u2019s how you can utilise that space.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51414\" class=\"wp-image-51414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-scaled.jpeg 1707w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pexels-alex-tyson-919593032-19991839-1366x2048.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Pexels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep things out of reach<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Perfect if you don\u2019t have a pantry. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can utilise the top of your refrigerator to keep items out of reach for children, maximising the space above<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> These out-of-reach things can include candy, alcohol, or other items you don\u2019t want your kids to be able to access. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Smaller items, such as candy, can be easily<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0corralled together into a decorative basket to keep them looking tidy<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> A<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> simple but useful way to use the space above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use to dry herbs or veggies<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you need to leave your herb produce out to dry for several days, you can use the refrigerator\u2019s top as a drying spot, taking advantage of the heat and airflow from the fridge. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Place them on a sheet of paper in <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">any<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> basket tray atop the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">fridge<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in a single layer<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and cover them with a paper towel to keep them safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Store bulky items<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The top of the fridge can also be a great spot for bulky items that are hard to store elsewhere. However, be sure to place one or two bulky items, as you don\u2019t want to overload your refrigerator. These items can be placed neatly on top of the fridge, but always be mindful of the weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add baskets<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Baskets are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">such an easy<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> way to store <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">lots<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of smaller items on top of the fridge.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Try using a pair of matching baskets to store all the kitchen stuff. Just make sure the baskets aren\u2019t so big that they block access to nearby cabinetry. You can even label the containers with a large font to ensure you can quickly see each container\u2019s contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use it to store your cookbooks<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cookbooks should be in the kitchen, as they can be hard to find around your house. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To avoid <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">them<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> cluttering your office bookshelves, try <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to create<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a cookbook shelf.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> What better way than to use the space above your refrigerator? Keep them above the fridge. You can use open shelving or enclosed cabinet shelving to store all your favourite recipes and kitchen guides. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The top part of the fridge <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> easy access when you\u2019re cooking<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and can double as d\u00e9cor.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51415\" class=\"wp-image-51415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/clay-banks-mhDeeOvBs9o-unsplash-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/decor\/modern-white-and-wood-kitchen-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO SEE: HOW TO ACHIEVE THE MODERN WHITE AND WOOD KITCHEN LOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"oIANJPxnmG\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/decor\/modern-white-and-wood-kitchen-ideas\/\">How to achieve the modern white and wood kitchen look<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Feature Image: Unsplash<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/decor\/maximise-kitchen-storage-smart-uses-refrigerator\/\">Maximise kitchen storage: Smart uses for above your refrigerator<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenandhome.co.za\/\">SA Garden and Home<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are parts of your kitchen that are easy to forget about, like the bottom of your cupboards<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tapyom.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}