The other day I posted a kitchen redo where the standard cabinets were replaced with cabinets that went all the way to the ceiling. A reader asked if doing this would make the kitchen feel smaller. I have to say, I think the opposite is true.
Take Whitney’s dining room here. It has certainly opened up from the outdated, spindly space it once was. The new built-in cabinets that extend to the ceiling really draw the eye up and make the room feel bigger. And … it also doesn’t hurt that those half walls were removed and a new doorway was added either…. Looks amazing! Thanks to Amy, who brought this one to my attention, see it on Whitney’s blog HERE.
5 Comments
lindseyshannon34
November 19, 2010 at 7:29 PMI definitely think the white woodwork makes a TON of difference. It brings an airy sort of crispness to the room. Love it.
Lindsey
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Stephanie
November 19, 2010 at 7:47 PMA little open space above cabinets here and there gives it a nice look. But I prefer all the way up to the ceiling or at least a soffit. It just becomes a dust catcher, and why not use the dead space for storage. We can’t get enough storage right?
Tanya
November 19, 2010 at 9:36 PMI agree…I think anything you take up to the ceiling make’s the room look taller. A ton of designers do that with curtains even! I think it looks great =)
Missy
November 19, 2010 at 11:07 PMum! WOWY! Love it.
Mary
November 20, 2010 at 12:23 AMI’m pretty sure Whitney is pulling a fast one on us and that’s not the same room. I kid, cause that is just amazeballs.