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Not a pro, but it would be useful to know how much there is from the top of the cabinets to the ceiling.

I am sure some pros will answer.

There are 16" from the top of the cabinets to the ceiling.

16” is too much space to kludge it going to the ceiling. Yet it’s not enough to add more proportionately sized cabinets on top with molding. Add crown to what is there and call it good.

kludge?

Pinned Kludge= adding a bunch of filler up top that is basically a fancy soffit. 16” would be far too tall for the cabinets below as a “molding”. If you want a soffit, add a soffit. Don’t try to make 16” look like molding.

It's just my opinion, but I don't think you have to carry the cabinets up to the ceiling. I'm guessing you might have more cabinets on the wall opposite the sink. Once you start down the path of trying to jimmy rig fillers, it's time to do a reboot on the kitchen.

Would you consider chalk paint on the cabinets? These cabinets are pecky cypress, but the look could be duplicated with chalk paint.

This is a new source for me. You can use your paint and just add this to it to create chalk paint.

https://www.bbfrosch.com/shop/bb-frosch-chalk-paint-powder

BTW love the living room area & changing the color of the cabinets seems to be the right direction. It kind of reminds me of this room I have kept the photos of forever.

Been wanting to have some fun with chalk paint. I see the cabinets you've shown as traditional, & the vibe of my LR, which is open to kitchen is a bit more contemporary. Love the idea for something else though!!!

Kathy, you're right. Maybe something like this limed oak below.

Thinking white, but I like some of the profiles you sent.

Are your doors Thermofoil or real wood?

http://www.thermovision.ca/kitchen-cabinet/kitchen-cabinet-door-thermofoil-manufacturer.html

solid wood