{"id":845,"date":"2026-09-19T22:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T22:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingtips.delicedcook.com\/?p=845"},"modified":"2026-09-19T22:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T22:28:20","slug":"most-people-get-this-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingtips.delicedcook.com\/?p=845","title":{"rendered":"Most People Get This Wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfe1 Most People Get This Wrong: What Is the Cabinet Above the Fridge Actually Best For?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever stood in your kitchen staring at the cabinet above the refrigerator and wondered, \u201cWhat am I supposed to put up there?\u201d\u2014you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most overlooked storage spaces in the home. Many people either stuff it with random items or leave it completely empty.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, that cabinet has a purpose\u2014but it\u2019s probably not what you think.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd14 Why Is There a Cabinet Above the Refrigerator?<\/p>\n<p>The cabinet above the fridge is designed to make use of vertical space that would otherwise go to waste.<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s high and often difficult to reach, it\u2019s best suited for items you don\u2019t need every day.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as long-term or occasional storage, not prime kitchen real estate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 What Should You Store There?<\/p>\n<p>1. Large Serving Platters<\/p>\n<p>Holiday platters, cake stands, punch bowls, and serving trays are perfect candidates.<\/p>\n<p>These items take up valuable cabinet space elsewhere but are only used a few times a year.<\/p>\n<p>2. Small Kitchen Appliances<\/p>\n<p>If you only use certain appliances occasionally, the cabinet above the fridge can be a great place for:<\/p>\n<p>Waffle makers<\/p>\n<p>Ice cream makers<\/p>\n<p>Fondue sets<\/p>\n<p>Popcorn machines<\/p>\n<p>Specialty baking tools<\/p>\n<p>Just be sure they\u2019re not too heavy to lift safely.<\/p>\n<p>3. Holiday Kitchen Items<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal cookie cutters, festive table linens, Thanksgiving serving dishes, or Christmas mugs can all be stored neatly until they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n<p>4. Extra Pantry Supplies<\/p>\n<p>Unopened paper towels, napkins, disposable plates, or extra storage containers fit well here if you have enough room.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udeab What Shouldn\u2019t Go There?<\/p>\n<p>Because the <a href=\"https:\/\/homemade-recipes.panrecipe.com\/archives\/9900\">top<\/a> of a refrigerator can become slightly warmer than other areas of the kitchen, some items are better stored elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Or Open button (&gt;) and don\u2019t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe1 Most People Get This Wrong: What Is the Cabinet Above the Fridge Actually Best For?<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever stood in your kitchen staring at the cabinet above the refrigerator and wondered, \u201cWhat am I supposed to put up there?\u201d\u2014you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the most overlooked storage spaces in the home. Many people either stuff it with random items or leave it completely empty.<\/p>\n<p>Read More The truth is, that cabinet has a purpose\u2014but it\u2019s probably not what you think.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd14 Why Is There a Cabinet Above the Refrigerator?<\/p>\n<p>The cabinet above the fridge is designed to make use of vertical space that would otherwise go to waste.<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s high and often difficult to reach, it\u2019s best suited for items you don\u2019t need every day.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as long-term or occasional storage, not prime kitchen real estate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 What Should You Store There?<\/p>\n<p>1. Large Serving Platters<\/p>\n<p>Holiday platters, cake stands, punch bowls, and serving trays are perfect candidates.<\/p>\n<p>These items take up valuable cabinet space elsewhere but are only used a few times a year.<\/p>\n<p>2. Small Kitchen Appliances<\/p>\n<p>If you only use certain appliances occasionally, the cabinet above the fridge can be a great place for:<\/p>\n<p>Waffle makers<\/p>\n<p>Ice cream makers<\/p>\n<p>Fondue sets<\/p>\n<p>Popcorn machines<\/p>\n<p>Specialty baking tools<\/p>\n<p>Just be sure they\u2019re not too heavy to lift safely.<\/p>\n<p>3. Holiday Kitchen Items<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal cookie cutters, festive table linens, Thanksgiving serving dishes, or Christmas mugs can all be stored neatly until they\u2019re needed.<\/p>\n<p>4. Extra Pantry Supplies<\/p>\n<p>Unopened paper towels, napkins, disposable plates, or extra storage containers fit well here if you have enough room.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udeab What Shouldn\u2019t Go There?<\/p>\n<p>Because the top of a refrigerator can become slightly warmer than other areas of the kitchen, some items are better stored elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe1\ud83d\udc47 What\u2019s in the cabinet above your refrigerator right now? Holiday dishes, random clutter, or is it completely empty?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfe1 Most People Get This Wrong: What Is the Cabinet Above the Fridge Actually Best For? 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