When installing new cabinets is there a space between cabinet and ceiling?
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The normal ceiling height in houses is 8 feet. There are actuallt two different stock size upper cabinets you can purchase. 30 inch high cabinets will leave a 12 inch space between cabinet top and ceiling. Some people put in what is called a dropped ceiling (that is a short, 12 inch, wall is built between the top of the cabinet) to cover this open space or they leave that space open. The other cabinet size is 42 inches that goes all the way to the ceiling. Naturally these are more expensive but they also provide more storage space. Your answer depends on your budget, and the look you are trying to achieve. In our house I built the cabinets to go to the ceiling because I believe it's a classier look, more finished, provides more storage and breaks the old style of a dropped ceiling
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Some people like to display things above the cabinets. Others want theirs going to the ceiling. It is your choice. What works for you.
Some people like to display things above the cabinets. Others want theirs going to the ceiling. It is your choice. What works for you.
it's a matter of choice.
No space is better. Less space for critters and dirt/dust.
Usually there is a space but if you don't want to leave a space on top, have the carpenter put board up and then you can paint or wallpaper it after. My grandparents did this and it looked great and eliminated more spots to have to clean!! Good luck
yeah i love it
It all depends. If want to have the cabinets against the ceiling you should buy a different size than the ones you have been looking at. You don't want to need a ladder to get the chips out of the cadinet. Go to home depot and lowes they will help you get the right cabinets for your specific kitchen. Ikea also has a good kitchen department.
it is up to you if you want it... i used to have a recessed ceiling and the cabinets were butt up to the ceiling... i remodeled and raised the ceiling, now there is a space between the cabinet and the ceiling.. i keep stuff there for decoration... i like it much more now
Whatever Works For You. I Hope They Look Nice.
that is your choice. If you choose no space, then you wouldn't have to worry about dusting on top.
its up to you some people leave them down either because of celling hight to display stuff or for extra storage some like to put a crown molding that is raised from the top of the cabinet
it depends on how high the ceiling is and if u can reach inside the cabinets. where they have to put them on the wall.
just cosmetic
I think if you dont have the cabinets go all the way to the ceiling, they should be finished with a crown molding if you're not going to display something on them. If you plan to display things on them I would install some lighting in the foreground pointing to the ceiling.
But cabinets that go all the way to the celing are also nice . Though the trend has changed.
you start setting upper cabinets at 7 feet from the floor
Ready made furniture is accurate and square and rooms are never truly square so the gap means it will fit. If you try to but the cabinets to the cieling you will find they won't all fit.
Yes there is a reason for this. The cabinets you are looking at are modular cabinets. That is cabinets premade at certain sizes for resale, instead of custom made for your home. They are made to fit in any home with any height ceiling. If you want the cabinets to go to the ceiling then you can have a spacer or molding put in to fill to the ceiling or spend a bit more for custom cabinets and have that space available for storage. It is totally up to you.