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Old 10-03-2017, 11:40 AM
 
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I can't STAND it when kitchen cabinets don't go to the ceiling and there is this awkward space on top. That, and having a shower only master are my pet peeves in houses.

IMO, the cabinets are not tall enough for the space and just look like boxes hanging there. Is there any reason for these short cabinets to exist? What am I missing?
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Old 10-03-2017, 11:41 AM
 
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How tall is your stool or ladder?
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Old 10-03-2017, 11:47 AM
 
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How tall is your stool or ladder?
Huh? Are you saying that tall cabinets need a ladder? I would rather have that than weird shorty cabinets that look absurd.
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Old 10-03-2017, 11:50 AM
 
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have a cabinet maker turn it into a shelf, or build an ornate wooden soffit and finish it with a nice cornice
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Old 10-03-2017, 11:53 AM
 
Location: Florida
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How tall are your ceilings? Because the 11/12 foot ceilings that are common here certainly don't have cabinets that reach all the way.
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Old 10-03-2017, 11:59 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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My kitchen cabinets have a 20in+ gap at the top. Reason? Because in 1920 they didnt go that high and i dont NEED to change them. They hold stuff, no need to replace.
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Old 10-03-2017, 12:08 PM
 
Location: ☀️ SFL (hell for me-wife loves it)
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I love this look, you see it a lot down here. Staggered uppers are really nice, imho.

I like them with the glass doors too. Looks very country French when done in whites/eggshell, even distressed.

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Old 10-03-2017, 12:14 PM
 
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I love this look, you see it a lot down here. Staggered uppers are really nice, imho.

I like them with the glass doors too. Looks very country French when done in whites/eggshell, even distressed.
Just looking at that makes my blood pressure go up. UGH. I can't stand anything about that kitchen. Wood, counters, weird floor that starts and stops for no reason, lighting, strange double island wrap around. Please make it stop.
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Old 10-03-2017, 12:16 PM
 
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How tall are your ceilings? Because the 11/12 foot ceilings that are common here certainly don't have cabinets that reach all the way.
10' in the current house. We have double stack and crown. All the way to the ceiling.
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Old 10-03-2017, 12:18 PM
 
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My kitchen cabinets have a 20in+ gap at the top. Reason? Because in 1920 they didnt go that high and i dont NEED to change them. They hold stuff, no need to replace.
I lived in a house built in 1919 and another in 1929. Both had cabinets that were original. Both went all the way to the ceiling. Lovely furniture style cabinets with thick doors and beautiful molding above.
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