Life at the Top

Wednesday, February 27
Posted by kari and kijsa

photo: kari & kijsa

...along with the that overlooked, underused, empty project-waiting to happen space on top of kitchen cabinets....the underutilized, bare, not-really-sure-what-to-do with space on top of armoires and other large pieces of furniture is one of the most challenging to decorate...

...here's several suggestions for this space:

(1) Think varying heights...even though the space is up high...use books and objects that are not all the same size to create visual interest.

(2) A collection of wooden boxes (or clocks or white enamel pitchers...any incredible collection)...is a fabulous way to unify the space.

photo: kari & kijsa

(3) Create a theme for your room with objects that relate to each other as in this travel-themed bedroom's grouping of maps.

(4) Lastly, (this one is simple...but oh so effective)...simply stack a large wicker basket on top and fill with dried flowers of the season.

photo: kari & kijsa

....now stay tuned this week for a fabulous little project created from old doorknobs and doorplates...

Have a fabulous and wonderful day!

kari & kijsa

Notes for Life: Choose to smile today!

43 comments:

Tara said...

How often we forget to decorate the top of a cabinet--brings the eye up!

Love what you did!

:0)
tara

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Love those knobs :-) Rosie

tommie said...

I have several old doorknobs....can't wait to see what you do with them!

bluemuf said...

Wonderful ideas, thank you.

Karen

Oliver's said...

My favorite place to decorate is the top of armoires. You did a fantastic job, makes me want to go re-vamp. Paula

Janet said...

Can't wait for the doorknob project.
Janet

Bethany Hissong said...

I am getting the feeling that you've been inspired by my lack of decorating over my armoire!!! I love your ideas. I think you'll end up sending me to antique shops and tag sales, won't you?!!! I have been reading your blog, but was sick and didn't comment... I always appreciate your words of wisdom!

Sharyn said...

I just have to comment today - I took one quick glance at that first photo and it caught me how similar it was to my redo a couple months ago: http://sharyntormanen.typepad.com/be_good_/2007/12/an-improvement.html#comments

I love that we both have suitcases, both have a dial (clock/scale) etc...

Love your blog - I've been lurking for awhile. :)

Michelle said...

THanks for the great ideas! I have 3 wardrobes that need help :)

Michelle

BeachysCapeCodCupboard said...

I have space above all of my kitchen cabinets... it's filled with wicker pieces, and old kitchen pottery that hubby's grandmother made. =)

Karen said...

I love that space on top of things - I can put nice things out of kids' reach. :)

I'm awaiting the doorknobs. I've got a fun collection that I don't know what to do with.

cindy said...

Love the basket with paper rolled up, in relation to the globe etc. Very pretty.

~ Junkyard Jennifer said...

I can't wait to see what you do with old doorknobs! I've been stockpiling some myself with a few ideas running through my head. I love to see what others do with them!

Drgnfly said...

I desperately need ideas for the tops of my cupboards...I've been trying and trying to find the right mix of things...to no avail. Thanks so much for the ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing more!

Jen r. said...

I love what you did with the groupings on the top picture.. it looks so rich!
Jen R

Sher's Creative Expressions said...

Great ideas as always. I love to decorate the tops of my cabinets. Great place for those knick-knacks and if I can't climb all the way up there to dust them every week. . . it's OK. . . no one can see the dust :)

Blessings,

Sher

celestina marie said...

I so agree that to decorate the tops of cabinets and large furniture pieces makes such a statement in a room. I love to do this and enjoyed viewing your examples.
Celestina,
La Rea Rose

Meggie said...

Since my ceilings are 9.5 ft high, I have lots of tall furniture of which I decorate the tops. I love arranging my antique store finds...coffe grinders, bird cages, crocks, etc. Can't wait to see what I can do with my old door knobs.

Kitty said...

I have pretty baskets on top of various bits of furniture - not only do they look pretty, they are good for extra storage. x

Jackie said...

I can hardly wait to see your project with old door knobs. So very talented to come up with all these wonderful ideas.

Liz said...

Thank you for these tips! Decorating on top of cabinets has always stumped me, I arrange and rearranged. In fact, I think I'm going to change things up again tonight!

artgirlATL said...

Just exactly what I needed to see... again. You read my mind. Thanks ladies and God Bless!

Teachin' this mommy new tricks! said...

Love the globe one you have! And the maps!

Kim said...

oh - how I needed this one!!

Mary said...

Ooooh, love those old doorknobs! Can't wait to see how you use them...
xoxo,
Mary

ChelleBez said...

I will have to bookmark this entry for when we move into our new house. :D

Kate said...

LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! What fantastic and so great looking ideas! You girls ROCK, keep it up and thanks for popping by my blog! Have a great day! :)

diXymiss said...

Beautiful compositions ~ thanX for the great tips. Ditto others' eXcitement to see what you create with the door hardware!

paperjunk-lc said...

I don't have a lot of tall areas I can decorate but I did just post about the top of my bookcases.

restyled home said...

Thanks for the inspiration! It is high time I take the wintry adornments off my livingroom armoire and set up a whole new look!!

Can't wait to see the knobs!!
Linda

KarenHarveyCox said...

I think it would be much easier for me to invite the two of you over so you could show me which of my treasures to put there. Sometimes I feel that my home looks like an over run gift shop. Karen

Lylah said...

every time i revisit your homefront here - i find another idea - get another thought of something that i'm in the process of addressing. last time it was our bookshelves...today...i'm looking at our big antique-ish cabinet that houses the tv. just took all my baskets off - now see your pics...like those ideas...think i'll play around again...thanks girls...great blog..

Joy said...

LOVE the maps and the globe - soooo gorgeous!

Freshly Found said...

Lovely! A good place to decorate!

Pat said...

I, too, think the top of an armoire is a perfect place to decorate. I have a ceramic angel planter whose legs hang over the top slightly, and on either side I have crocheted doilies hanging slightly over and bowls of potpourri on top of them. Plus a big flower arrangement behind everything. It looks very romantic and adds a nice scent to my bedroom.

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