My friend added crown to her same cabinets and it made them very nice. You can get a 3 or 4 inch sample of crown from the lumber yard to prop up and determine which looks best to you. Then go for it!

I just found a pic on Houzz (I can't seem to copy it). It had cabinets like mine with a small angled crown molding on top. It looks great - very "finished". Wondering why it wouldn't work here leelee?

Thank you glschisler! I am thinking the same thing - just a little something to finish the tops off. Trying to keep kitchen simple as it's part of a great room/dining/room floor plan. Perhaps just a 3 or 4" angled crown would work.

Here is a pic of what I think it will look like - of course everything will be white. Thoughts?

Here is a nice example of the crown on white cabinets;) I think it could look nice, rest arrow on pic to enlarge

Margo - I just came across that pic as well and I couldn't agree more. Not sure why the cabinets could not handle such a small crown molding - seems it would be a shame not to do it. Will pick up 2 sizes and see what they look like.

Good idea- seeing is believing... I live in the *Show Me* state ;)

I think that all kitchens need much more storage than is usually offers.

A great way to get that added cabinet look is to not put crown moulding..buy multiple sturdy baskets (square or rectangular), ideally the width of the doors below. Some even have lids to keep the items within them clean. If you can't find any with lids...then zip locks are your friend! This would offer you storage for the items you don't use everyday/seasonal decor or whatever. These baskets must be all the same hight and high enough to be about 1-2 inches below the ceiling surface.

Now, the key is to put pulls/knobs on the front of them like you probably intend to put on the cabinets anyways. So, cut up small pieces of wood that are large enough to mount the pull/knobs you have selected...pre drill the holes for the screws and put the wooden piece on the inside of the basket and work the screws through the basket screwing or affixing the pull/knob.

Baskets are the colour of your cabinets...or in the same tone...which is even better.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Your cabinets seem too casual for crown molding. Always consider the bang for your buck and is this the best place to put your money?

There are many things you want to do so what will make the biggest impact? I like glschisler's idea of getting a short piece of molding and seeing how it looks. Try it and see?

small, subtle molding if any. Like LeeLee said, your cabinets are too casual for statement molding.

Oh, just wanted to add that baskets are easy to clean...just vacuum them off whenever you happen to go up there...and once a year wash them in the sink or tub with Murphys soap.

They will smell fresh and look great. They need moisture once in a while to keep them in good shape.

I inherited these cabinets in my washroom and they appear to be the same as yours. We added about 3" crown and painted them out with hardware and I am very happy with them. The molding made all the difference.

Once these cabinets are painted and hardware put on they will not look as casual. The crown will kick them up a notch as it did in Debbies case;)

Sheeesh...Debbie, come to think of it, I have your same cabinets in my laundry room without the crown. NOW, I need to add that to my list of winter- to- do's ;))

Ha ha. It is so worth it.

leelee- are you a believer yet?'))

Hi Klekas65, i have to agree with Leelee and add above your cabinets, the image tat is there is a goodrepresentation of what you could have. This is going to give you a modern look, additional storage and when all painted a light airy feel to your kitchen. Putting a molding on will just mean the top of the units will gather dust!!! and be quite old fashioned. Nik naks another dust gatherer. Hope this helps and will look forward to seeing what option you go for.

If we could just go out and pick money off trees, the top layer of cabinets would be fabulous. For those of us who do not have these trees, the crown moulding is a good alternative;)

Thank you all! So many fantastic ideas - I love them all! However, since I have just downsized to a ranch and in the process of redoing most rooms, price is most important here - for now. I have 1300 sq. feet of scraped wood going in ALMOST everywhere today, granite on Monday, all new paint, landscaping etc. Sooooooo - I think I will do as Margo and Debbie have suggested and put up the crown molding. If I decide later to add cabinets above - well I certainly can! Love the basket idea, too! Thank you all for all your input - When my house is done I will post a picture - For the first time in my life the house is turning out exactly how I pictured it - and I owe it all you the wonderful suggestions from all of you! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Good luck- Enjoy the ride, and I will be watching for the updates;)

Yes, crown molding will make a nice finished look. Adding the upper row of short cabinets is also a great idea!

OK--go for it!

LOL- leelee, can we have that again with just a little more enthusiasm? ;)))

Yes to a 4" simple crown and no decor items on top of your cabinets. I did it to my kitchen and laundry cabinets and it gave them a more finished up-scale look. I do not think your cabinets are too casual for a simple crown.

Maybe even consider adding a flat stock molding 3/4 x 3" it would keep it simple while still adding another layer of depth. Or consiter the crown moulding likley a 3 1/4" product and then swapping out a few door for some glass Please post pics once decision is made and finished, love to see how it all works out..

Oh wow this is pretty! I was also think glass doors on a few - my husband would have to agree if I "accidently" pounded a hammer through a few cabinets????? Things happen, right? Thanks for the input - I love all you guys!!! Will definitely post when done!

As a side note - we are doing glass tiles, stainless steel appliances, and floor is dark hickory. This picture really looks bad! However, when we bought the house there was red wallpaper, rooster border, and black and white vinyl floor - progress....................

I think the crown molding, painting the cabinets, the hickory floor and stainless steel appliances is going to look really good. At first when I read your post, I thought the crown wouldn't look appropriate, but after seeing the pics, I totally agree.

And Luna Pearl granite - I think everything is going to be beautiful! Gray/white/black glass tile......

Here's the crown molding! Grand slam!

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Cabinets will be painted Greek villa......

Whoooo HOOO- I can see them painted;) Thanks for the update!

Nice!

Yes, yes, yes to the crown! With the simple door style you have now use a smaller simple crown. I would even suggest using a "stacked crown" to get a little extra height. Just a simple solid stock molding with a small simple crown. Try not to display too many, (if any) "treasures" on top, remember less is often more! Good luck!

Hahaha no treasures I promise! Nothing on top! Taking down light fixtures and doing all recessed lighting to open up room. Less is definitely better!

Almost done!

Gorgeous! Great job !

Wow what a difference! So happy for you. Do you have some long handles for the cabinets to add bling?

Well...decided on knobs for cabinets and long pulls for drawers. Hope it will look ok!

This looks great! Crown Molding has made such a difference!

What a transformation! How exciting to see the dramatic change in this space. Everything looks great, and you even stayed on budget! Congrats!

Wow! Great job!

Wow that looks great!

Just got a hit on my comment about your project so Houzz brought your project up. I saw the photos and your kitchen looks high end and fantastic. Can you post a totally finished photo? Thanks,

Deb

I have an identical kitchen layout and am about to paint and add crown to mine. I really liked your before/after pictures and seeing the same layout.

Crown mounding Yes or no?

I meant moulding silly iPhone

I just took mine off .. love the simplicity of it .. going to use your ideas for decor up there .. so i would say keep as is .. love it

I requested from the company remodeling my kitchen 36'' cabinets with crown molding.

The subcontracter who installed the cabinets told me theres no room for crown molding since theres only less than a inch of space between cabinets and ceiling. Any ideas ?

should i get a discount? Not what I wanted.