How expensive are 12 foot ceilings?
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Comments (10)Nope, no one that I know of has ever bumped their head into the deeper upper cabinets. And part of them are over our prep sink where people normally would have no upper cabinets, or would have the upper cabinets raised higher over the sink section. We have 15" deep uppers over our prep sink (which is the sink I use most of the time anyway), 16" deep including doors. It is 18.25" to the bottom of our light rail (20" to the actual cabinet). I have never had an issue with it hitting my head or any other issues. I was nervous to do this over my sink, but went to see a friend in NYC during our build. He had no raised area for head room and there was no issue there either, so that convinced me it would be ok. I don't remember if his were 15" deep, or standard 12" deep. But he is over 6 feet tall. I am 5'3" and my hubby is 5'10". The left & right cabinets are 12" deep and 42" high. The middle two cabinets are 15" deep and 45" high....See MoreDesparate. Lighting kitchen with 12 foot ceiling. Recessed or drop?
Comments (5)I currently have a kitchen with 12' ceilings. I have all recessed LED lights. Because there are no hanging cabinets, you don't need under cabinet lights. The recessed lights are not blocked by the cabinets. I'm sure there is a preferred measurement from the wall. Mine look like they are about 18" from the wall and shine directly on the counter top. My recessed lights are all switched so that each of the four walls operates from a different switch. Most of the time, I only need one wall on, but occasionally I'll have a two walls on. All four walls and it looks like a retail store. They are all on dimmers. I do have a huge center island with an enormous pot rack over it. The pot rack is lit with halogen puck lights. I rarely turn the pot rack lights on. Actually, I'm thinking of getting rid of the pot rack. It's visual clutter and I don't need the storage. It's just my opinion but I find the wires running across the ceiling visually busy....See More12 foot ceiling window size
Comments (15)I've owned historic homes with as much as 14' ceilings. Do a quick calculation on the total volume of the structure using the varying heights. On top of the additional cost of materials, you will discover that the HVAC costs will be huge. The cabinet costs are daunting, too. I would suggest that 10' is a good number. You can still get the volume feel with taller doors, but no so huge that the costs go haywire. If you want to vault a great room that would create that spacious volume without having to make the entire house a jumbo....See More12 foot ceilings and cabinets height
Comments (69)Umm tough crowd around here. For what it's worth. When I did a kitchen I would as them to try and think outside the box. Design what you want. Mak esuggestions. We'll make it work. Folks in wheel chairs or lodges. And our family, loves to cook. Saving steps and working areas blend. Good lighting. Taller ceiling has light source a bit away. With your needs for storage, why not install another cabinet on top that reaches the ceiling. Make it 2" wider than lower cabinet cabinet and install lighting that can light your cabinets. Lighting under the upper cabinet on to the counter top. Large drawers. I will make a carcus as wide as space allows. Twelve inch deep lower drawers. 8 middle, rest is upper. Holds storage containers for flower n such. Dare to be out of the box. 1 of a kind means how you want it. There are many options for the interior. Hundred pound full extension drawer slides self closing. Pull out shelves. Pull out towel racks can be used to hang pots and pans. Since you have such a good view and enjoy the local trees. Can you get lumber that is local to the area ? Check the local sawmill. It adds a unique touch and talking point. And just maybe the little guy down the road has seen a few kitchens, looked for feedback. And can produce a high end product. One of a kind yours...See MoreRelated Professionals
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