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Comments (5)If you have moulding on the window, you can probably hide the difference there. We have a 3/4" difference in moulding on either side of a window because of a wall and I worried endlessly at the time, but no one (including me!) notices it. Ditto for our sink cabinet and sink being slightly off-center (also for structural reasons that we weren't willing to pay to change--100-year-old studs in the way!) Worried a lot, but haven't thought about it since we finished--your eye assumes symmetry if it is close. If you can get it down to half an inch or less by playing with the moulding, it likely won't be noticeable. If you can't, maybe you can rehang the cabinet and go back to having some filler on the other side?...See Morekitchen lighting plans for a space with no upper cabinets
Comments (2)I have a similar situation except I have open shelves in this space. My cabinetmaker wants to rout out part of the underside of the shelves and use either a rope of LED lights or these puck light things. Its supposed to be very good task lighting. It should work for me since I have a very different kind of kitchen. If I had 9' ceilings I would consider doing a cool ceiling like on the Buttrick-Wong architect site. You can have phenomenal lighting that reflects off the ceiling, and still have some great recessed lighting for task areas. You said you have 8' windows? Can you build the upper sill out a few inches and put the lighting in that space to reflect off the ceiling? There is so much you can do with the ceiling in terms of lighting and design beyond the concept of recessed lights and track lighting and pendants......See MoreSpace between upper cabinets and counter
Comments (8)Most often inspectors will use the specs from the range/cooktop for the cabinets on each side of it. That is typically 18". Often specified as 54" above the floor. There are ways, depending on layout, to configure the rest lower. I use a minimum of 16 in those. My own is done that way to accomodate the short folks in the house. Cab on each side of srange at 18 rest at 16. Can be tricky to make work. Occasionally some are done higher-21 to a maximum 24. Usually in contemporary projects but not always. Doing one now that has a stretch with a bit set between two standard height....See MoreHelp! How much space is between your upper cabinets and counter?
Comments (29)Mine are only 11.5! We re-used our 80 year old cabinets (all new insides and refinished) and in 1927 when they built houses, that's what they did. The downside -- very few appliances will fit under, but that's alright with me because I want them put away off the counter. The toaster and the Breville convection oven both fit (the Breville, just barely). The upside -- the plates and dishes inside are very easy to reach. I'm 5'3". Now 11 would be way too low for most people but going lower than the standard 18 can have its benefits....See Morechispa
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