Space above Kitchen Cabinets

11 years ago

I am redoing my kitchen on a tight budget. Want to spread $$ between cabinets, floor, and countertop. The cabinets are in new condition so I am thinking of professional refacing or painting. However, I hate the space between the cabinets and the ceiling. I have a collection of brass and cooper items I could put up there, but that seems so overdone. Anyone have any other ideas. Could I add more cabinets without it looking odd?

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11 years ago

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Add some lighting above the cabinets and pick a *few* choice pieces to highlight!

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Interior Affairs -- Vickie Daeley
11 years ago
Yes you could easily add more upper cabinets and they would look very nice....If you do not change the cabinets you currently have then you need to find someone who can bring in the same exact wood so that the grain is the same and then you can paint them or restain them.
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J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
11 years ago
Yes you may add additional cabinets however keep in mind items stored at that height would be things that are not used everyday

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Cooper Chase Construction Design Division
11 years ago
I would add LED upper and under cabinet lighting and stay away from adding objects or faux foliage to the tops of your cabinets.
halfpint2
11 years ago
Don't get carried away, just a few brass items would look nice. You might consider brass hardware for your cabinets also.
nasmijati
11 years ago
I would not put anything on top of the cabinets. I agree with the previous suggestions to add cabinets that reach the ceiling.
digbydecor
11 years ago
Although adding more cabinets above wouldn't look bad, I like the openness that the present cabinets give ur kitchen. A few pieces up there like the ones u mentioned would look nice and give ur kitchen interest ( but don't overload) and definitely NO plants. That;s sooo 80's and dusty!!! lol
troysmommy
11 years ago
It would not be very expensive to have drywall bulkheads made. For me I hate the greasy dusty film the accumulates on top of the cupboards, bulkheads stops that.
Emily Hurley
11 years ago
I'd love to see another bank of cabinets on top. Maybe lighted cabinets with glass doors so you can enjoy your pieces without dust?