Should I add a floating shelf over my sink?
Hi all, I’m getting into the finishing details of my kitchen. I have 30” cabinets over my sink, and about 28” between the counter and bottom of the cabinets.
Now unfortunately I’m pretty short (5‘1”) so reaching up into that cabinet above the sink is doable but I have to stand on my toes. So I’m considering adding a shelf under the cabinet, maybe 10 or 11 inches deep, for plates and bowls and glasses that I use frequently.
However, I also have to contend with my electrical box which is the big white square on the wall and can’t be moved. If I put a shelf it will have to go right above the electrical box so I’ll have at most 8 inches between the shelf and bottom of the cabinet. Is it worth it do you think? Would it look too crowded?
Appreciate any advice!
Comments (9)
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
3 years agoAsh Y
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Sammie J
3 years ago
ceilsan32
3 years agocalidesign
3 years agoAsh Y
3 years ago
MaryBocaTX
3 years agoHi Ash - I’m sure you have finished the reno by now, but just in case...I would DEFINITELY put a shelf there! Even if it were just 8 inches of space. I am 6’1” but my BFF is 4’11.5” (don’t try to say she’s 4’11”!) and she would go crazy w/o that shelf. Especially if there were limited storage. I mean, you’re staring at a wall anyway, why not use it for your everyday plates, glasses, bowls, etc.?
you’ve probably already backsplash-ed the whole area and this comment is moot, but I wanted you to know that I agree with your original gut feeling. And if that electrical box doesn’t have to open all the way back against the wall (under the invisible shelf) then you could also do a shelf that changes direction... something like this:
Anyway - just a thought. I’m sure you’re enjoying your new kitchen!
Ash YOriginal Author