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When it comes toorganizing your kitchen, every possible nook and cranny counts.
“It is rarely opened and used, which means anything you put in there will be forgotten.”
Here’s how to maximize the storage space above your refrigerator, with a few tips from expert organizers.
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Here’s what to consider storing:
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Only store items you know you want to keep, even if you don’t use them very often.
They can be placed neatly on top of the fridge or in a nearby cabinet.
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This allows for easy access and keeps you from injuring yourself or dropping a heavy appliance.
Just check that the baskets aren’t so big that they block access to nearby cabinetry.
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Applebaum recommends using short, deep containers that stack.
Seltzer likes keeping holiday items in these cabinets, as they’re rarely used, but important.
“When that holiday rolls around, you will look for them and find them above your fridge.”
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Applebaum likes to take advantage of the cabinet doors themselves too.
On dirty kitchen counters?
Try keeping them above the fridge instead.
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