My husband and I just downsized from a large home to a 3-bedroom apartment. I had gobs of cabinet space in my kitchen but the apartment is lacking. I am learning to take full advantage of verticle space. I had an idea about using the ~ 18 inch space between the top of the kitchen cabinets and the ceiling by buying wicker baskets and putting the pans in those. There would, of course, be problems with dust, etc with that idea. Do any of you have idea(s) that would be functional but attractive (not sterilite plastic) for storage above the cabinets?

Make covers for the baskets, something like a shower cap but use a pretty fabric. Or you could just use velcro to attach a piece of fabric to the basket. Don't know if that makes since.

Oh, yes! I do see what you mean. I hadn't thought of that. They could also be washed, which would be nice. Thanks for the idea. Now to find a good source for baskets cheap...lol

You might try Michael's Craft Stores. They usually have baskets on sale in their ads.

Try yardsales. I see a ton of baskets at each and they go for pennies.

Thanks I will check out both. You guys rock!

I would definitely use Micheals, Hobby Lobby and Joann coupons and get your baskets 40% off. If you want something really sturdy, but pricey, try the Tribeca baskets from the container store. They do have one that has a lid. Sometimes you can find them at Micheals.

There're no Micheals, Hobby Lobby orJoann 's where I live so I'd suggest just attach a strip of wood above the cupboards and hang a horizontal door. You can use those hinges that let your doors stay-open until you're ready to close them.

Can you make use of one of the bedrooms? Maybe a small cabinet or shelf unit.

I have cake pans in virtually every room of my house!

Thanks everyone. I think all very good ideas! Hadn't thought about the "under the bed" containers either. That would make it easier for a short peson like me.