Martha Stewart Decorating Above Kitchen Cabinets. Because kitchen cabinets are placed precisely where some of the messiest work in the home occurs, they soon show the effects of grease, food spills, and moisture. Martha Stewart answered our readers' burning kitchen questions—learn from the pro herself.
How do you feel about removing kitchen cabinets and replacing them with open shelves? Use your kitchen cabinet tops as a space to stash things you have no room for elsewhere, like picnic baskets, decorative objects, or extra cutting boards. If the space above your cabinets doesn't create a ledge, or if you're not in the habit (or desire) of displaying collections of things, consider making this space an extension of your art gallery.
Because kitchen cabinets are placed precisely where some of the messiest work in the home occurs, they soon show the effects of grease, food spills, and moisture.
Cabinets are typically made from solid hardwood, plywood, MDF, particle board, wood veneer, or stainless steel.
Paint the space above your cabinets a color that pops against the color of the cabinetry, the ceiling, and the backsplash for maximum impact. Martha Stewart Kitchen Cabinets Home Depot. Seasonal Entertaining & Decorating. "Painting kitchen cabinets can make a significant visual impact on your space," says Jessica Barr, national trainer and painting expert at Behr.