Most cabinets are shallower than the soffit that they are under.

I read your post as looking for photos where the cabinets were deeper than the soffit and I haven't seen any like that.

I would think with the right molding it could work but it is by no means the norm.

I think it would look a little strange. The part sticking out beyond the soffit would also collect dust. Did the cabinet designer happen to say why he/ she thought the cabinets should be deeper than the soffits?

The only way that that would work is if you installed faux doors on the soffits to make the whole thing appear to be stacked cabinetry. That would add an additional 3/4" of depth to the soffit, and you could do a molding under that if needed to make up any additional difference.

Now, if you're talking about several inches, your designer is just loopy.

Hi,

He didn't say why he would suggest that. I guess to save time and money to keep things the way it is now, instead of removing the soffit. He is adding more pantry cabinets, so the size would be deeper. I was able to find something that is deeper than the soffit:

http://kitchensync.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f087cd78834014e5f427041970c-popup

The cabinets on top of the fridge seems to be deeper than the soffit and protruding out.

Does it look strange?

Thank you

I have never, ever seen cabinets that protrude out from the soffit. It would look as if someone forgot to properly measure. The only way it would work is if you were going for false cabinets above as GreenDesigns suggested. I cannot conceive of a way they would actually look good to just protrude like you mentioned. It's like having the cabinets protrude out from the countertop. I would question the designers ability at this point...

I had a soffit the exact same width as the cabinet from which it was suspended (over my peninsula). It existed for no other purpose. Now it's gone and I grieve not.

there is "soffitt" molding-placed along that lip on the top edge, then angles back and lines up on the soffitt. these are stacked pieces or one piece-configured at an angle to absorb the depth difference. You can buy it from any cabinet maker-probably unstained or in any finish you want. Go to Home Depot or Lowes-they have pieces they can show you how they stack and the different styles-measure how much depth difference there is and how many linear feet-get a price and see if you could live with that. it could work out fine.

I recall a kitchen where the cabinets were wider than the soffit and there was a plate rail so that the area was used to show decorative plates.

Thanks... What about this picture?

http://kitchensync.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54f087cd78834014e5f427041970c-popup

The soffit doesn't angle in the corner with the wall cabinet.

Someone commented on this design as "the refrigerator looks as though it protrudes at least 34" deep, however the cabinet and paneling are deep enough to give a built-in look."

I am not sure what to think at this time. Should I use this as an example to go with the protruding cabinets?

The design on paper looks fine, but if I imagine the uneven depth between the soffit and the cabinets, it may be an issue.

I would only do that if you plan to cover the soffit with cabinet matching paneling all the way up, leaving no shelf to collect dust.

Show him/her a picture of Sombreuil mongrel's kitchen.

Do you have to keep the soffit because there is ducts/plumbing inside?

It would look more normal in that case to make the soffit the same width as the cabinets.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sombreuil's kitchen soffits