Kitchen Cabinet Measurements that Can RUIN Your Layout!

[@bawillard2578]

I have read and watched kitchen information for 40 plus years !! You r indeed the BEST! The facia above with crown the very best suggestion I've ever heard !!! Thank you ,i am the owner and builder of a small cottage at age 71. Needed this !! Thx This was super !!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thank you! 🙏

[@PaulaMion]

One thing also is the finished edge of the counter top is better straight than a rolled edge because liquids will travel around the rolled edge and get your cabinet faces where as the straight stands a better chance of dripping off before heading to your cabinets. My family has been in the tile, granite and marble business for over 75 years and we use a lot of granite and marble in our houses. Getting ready to build our last on..lol One of the things I am not going to do anywhere in the house is knobs on cabinets because it eventually becomes a constant battle of them coming unscrewed. That doesn't happen with handles.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I hadn’t thought of the ogee and other edges! I’m straight edges all the way! Thanks

[@wendylang2360]

Also knobs can hook your clothes as you work along your bench - lots of handles can do this too, but there are lots of options for handles that won't catch in clothing. ❤

[@j10001]

@@wendylang2360 ✅ And they catch headphones for those of us who still like corded headies!

[@wendylang2360]

@@j10001 and those of us who still wear aprons. 👵

[@winifredmiura9802]

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[@ericaharel4386]

Found you just in time! Planning my new apartment, and everything you say is going into my specs. Love your channel!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m so glad! Let me know if there’s anything you have questions about and 🎥

[@Therealphantomzero]

Probably one of the best videos I've seen on cabinet dimensions. NOw if we can deal with the awkward angles. that is a challenge

[@ming6856]

This is the most helpful video I watched. It is very considerate of you to have both inch and cm. Thanks a million.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching!🙏

[@camellia8625]

Extremely good suggestions especially raising the upper cabinets and having shelving below to avoid a gap above the cabinets and having doors of no more than 12 inches in an upper cabinet to avoid them banging in your face.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@meljohnson5116]

I have a kitchen that I’m completely that my mom was building, it’s 10ft ceiling,i don’t want any space on top,I was thinking of getting 42+18 but the cost is holding me back. Not sure if the open shelving @ bottom will work. But thanks for the pictures, I now have a visual of what it may look like. Great video

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Some cabinet makers may offer a 54” upper. Then a simple 8” fascia board and crown and you’ve got money left over💰

[@jumnehbaby714]

I am.about to remodel my kitchen and have 30inch cabinet, the space in between the TOP ann Bottom cabinets is 18inches and it's not very practical for me especially as I cook alot with a large family, I was hoping to raise my cabinets up and to the ceiling covering the 12inch gap above and make the gap between to be 22, I was afraid it will be below code but I'm glad I came through this video and hearing you recommend a 22 gives me some relief, thank you so much 🎉

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Check your local codes! Some places will allow 20” , but no more. I can get away with higher in an appliance garage! Check!

[@magi4z280]

your video showed up today via the algorithm. Thank you for the detail on the design idea. Very helpful.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

It’s a sign 🪧 go watch more 🤣🙏

[@timmholl9238]

Upper Cabinets: Flyover Country here, with 100% oak, framed cabinets - that are barely 11 inches deep. The amount of wasted space per unit is frustrating. They didn't use 1x2s, they used 2x4s, further minimizing interior storage. This video is extremely informational. Thank you.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you liked it!

[@j10001]

Yeah I can see that being a bit maddening. I can’t stand when someone takes a shortcut to save a few minutes or a few cents that will take you hours or days and hundreds or thousands of dollars to fix. My 1941 house is filled with these absurd “shortcuts.” 🙄

[@imissyoudoogie]

Wow, thank you so much. We're in the planning stage of our kitchen reno and this is one of the most helpful videos ever. I saved it to watch it again. Than you!!!!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Grab a kitchen inventory to help you plan. It’s free, www.mydesignsherpa.com/kitchen-inventory-freebie

[@phenglee6084]

This is very helpful. Needed the basic information on buying what size cabinets. Thank you!!!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad it helped! I’ve got plenty of other videos on cabinetry before you shop! Here’s one, kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6CrnKlqi66FZpI

[@britneyevans-gale3307]

Just found your channel, love it so much. Thank you! love the metric units added, very helpful!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Excellent! I have to look them up, so check my math!🤣🧮 So glad you found me. 🙏

[@Illi-xz8wq]

Thank you! Planning out my kitchen and i have 16” between the counter and uppers. Now i know i can raise them to 20” with a piece of crown above!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

You won’t be sorry!🙏

[@simpleshoes]

I hope you’re really tall. My sister is 5’4” and her builder put the cabinets in with the bigger space below and now she can only reach into the lower shelf. This raising of upper cabinets is a bad trend.

[@laurabfromvt6197]

20" is not a good idea for average height or short people. At 5' 2", my cabinets are the standard 18" above the counter and I still need to place the second shelf not more than 9" above the lower one so I can use it. 18" is plenty high for most uses and is the standard height for good reasons. Otherwise, a great video, good tips!

[@Joetime90]

I too am 5'6" and currently redoing a kitchen. My house was built in 55 with uppers, was trying to replace what I have with a similar size. But they're wood, and the corners extend to the wall where you can't reach (basically a 50 inch cabinet for 24 inches of space). So I'll have to do strips to fill the useless void when replaced with big box store cabinets. Also my upper cabinets are 18 from the counter, which is the recommended 54 inches off the floor. Not opposed to another two inches of space. But thanks for the video, I'll have to watch it again. I've always been a DIY kinda guy, but cabinets are uncharted territory for me. Drywall, paint, trim? Easy, but cabinets are expensive and require planning.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching! The uppers at 54” will work. That’s the old standard. But with light rails for under cabinet lights and oversized appliances, the extra helps! Good luck with the remodel!🍀

[@joyceschetter5871]

Very useful straightforward information. Thank you.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you liked it!

[@csimet]

Great overview. My biggest peeve with kitchens, and I don't mind soffits, are cabinets around refrigerators that are pushed back and especially the ones installed above them (typically the 12" deep ones). I hate fridges that stick way out and I prefer to use 24" deep cabinets around them. It just screams "look at me, I'm a huge box in the middle of everything." Yes, getting to the back is a pain and especially the one above, but it looks so much nicer with the fridge that looks almost builtin. Put your least used stuff in the back of them.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

🙏 absolutely! Vertical trash storage above the fridge,24” deep is so useful!

[@Mixdplate]

Such helpful and valuable information! In my previous 1945 home I did some updates to the kitchen which involved lowering the cabinets 2 inches as most of us are under 5'6"..LOL! That still left an 18" clearance from counter. Then I added the fascia and crown molding like you mentioned. It looked great! So I can attest that ceilings and walls are not even, flush or plumb!! Caulk does wonders for those imperfections. 😉 Now I'm in a 1959 home, with handmade solid wood cabinets to the ceiling that are NAILED to the walls. I'm brainstorming ways to make the kitchen more functional and appealing on a DIY non existing budget! 🥴

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Good with the bad! Solid wood is a blessing but the insides aren’t usually set up for the best storage. There are plenty of “aftermarket” accessories like pull outs for $100, etc .that can change the cabinets for the better!

[@Mixdplate]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Absolutely correct on the sturdiness of wood and storage...if I can only reach it! Also, for some reason the doors are laminated pressed wood and not in great shape. So looking into replacing just the doors vs new cabinets.

[@mimihealy5046]

Practical and very important issues addressed. Thank you!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you found them useful

[@nicolagonzalez282]

This was a great video. It confirmed all the things I plan on doing. Can you take a soffit down yourself. What about options for the electrical?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Idk on the soffit. Depends on what they hid in there! Cut a small hole and see if there’s pipes or electrical. If it’s empty, it’s usually a DIY easy, but messy, project. What about electrical?

[@reneesullivan5862]

So much great info! Thank you. My issue is I have 12 ft ceilings. I absolutely do not want space above the cabinets. But how do I deal with a ceiling so tall?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Stack them, but do less uppers! Leave some wall space for the eye to rest and make the space feel bigger.

[@laurieclarkson9180]

Awesome video! Thank you! I'm just dreaming right now, but I'd like to put a small kitchen in a basement where there was never a kitchen so I'm wondering about utility hookups/rough-ins for this. I also can't change the ceiling which is a horrible drop ceiling. I imagine that's going to look super stupid against the upper cabinets. Would love to see videos on these challenges.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Drop ceilings can go and embrace a loft vibe or industrial exposed look. For the hookups, you need a plumber and an electrician. Way above my pay grade!

[@katefoxcolasc]

I must know more about the refrigerator in this pool house. Came here for the cabinet information, stayed for the fridge! Thanks for the guidance!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Isn’t she cute? Retro light blue, extra tall and thin. Wayfair!

[@katefoxcolasc]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa I cannot believe you responded, and so quickly! Thank you thank you thank you.

[@KailynLauraCabreraAlvarado]

Thank you so much for your insight! You are saving us so much money and ultimately making our kitchen more efficient, which is priceless.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

That’s great! Now you have budget left over for a splurge 😇

[@Innessofficial]

Love how straightforward u r, and thanks for the cm!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching! I’m getting better with the metric measurements, but always verify 🤣

[@michellebyrom6551]

Glad I saw this. I'm in social housing and waiting for a.new kitchen coming. Details so far are an improvement on the old one. Raising the top cabinets to allow a shelf underneath will make the space a lot more functional for me, without creating any extra work. Its renter friendly in that removing the extra shelf and making the walls good is even easier than putting the shelf in. I have 3 single wall cupboards too shallow for dinner plates. A double base unit under the sink, 1 base drawer.unit and one corner unit - this will be changed for a better access door and some kind of pull out/lazy susan. I added floor to ceiling extra shelves to rake a lot of stuff, still not best organised. High units, extra shelf but no extra gadget space will improve it. The kitchens you show for the equivalent 3 bedroom home seem enormous, very green with envy here.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Not all I hope. I live in realville!

[@grecow3484]

Some bloody good advice, random KZbin lady.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Well, I’m chuffed 💪🙏

[@mariafenelon5862]

So helpful, thank you!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching 🙏🎥👩‍🎨

[@paulag4955]

Thank you- this was incredibly helpful.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Anytime!🙏

[@refrigeratortrimkits]

So many different ideas to really make the design look finished. It is a lot to think about though when going in to a full kitchen project.

[@verntom4628]

Very helpful video! Do you have a recommendation for a slanted kitchen ceiling? I don't want the empty space above the cabinets and can't take the cabinets all the way to the ceiling, so I was thinking about adding a small soffit above.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m going to be in the same boat soon with our renovation. Video idea 💡 yes on the soffit but it takes a good finished carpenter. Check Pinterest for examples. I’ve got a file and video coming!

[@verntom4628]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Makes sense. Thank you!

[@Tealeafsong]

Thank you! Again ... :) I keep coming back

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Music to my ears! Now tell all your friends😜

[@peterwest323]

One thing to keep in mind if you push the uppers beyond 20" above the countertop, you'll be in code violation if you choose to use under cabinet outlets. 20" is the max height on those. My own uppers start at 55 1/2" and are 48" tall. The top two "shelves" are on hinged pull down mechanisms so they can be brought down to the level of the bottom shelves.

[@j10001]

Great point!

[@eugenesteenhuisen4065]

Good video with great tips. Thanks

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Thanks for watching. There’s plenty where that came from!

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Sharp edges on granite are susceptible to chipping - and will for-sure chip if around the sink opening (unless you never do dishes in the sink). The rounded edges that we have around our sink are nowhere near large enough in their radius. We never knew this when we had our granite installed.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Good tip!🙏

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

We designed our kitchen using Lowes design service and their Schuler brand cabinetry - we are very please with the result. Our peninsula has 24" and 12" cabinets back to back.

[@Elevendyeleven]

Im looking for spacing of cabinet doors. Im making my own and want them to go as far to the edges of the cabinet as possible but don't know if that is possible. I know you need about 8th an inch between them. I guess I will live and learn, lol!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

That’s called a frameless or European style box. Google it and you’ll see the construction.

[@Elevendyeleven]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa thank you!

[@harleengrewal7045]

Hi Liz just found this video, super helpful. With 10 foot ceilings, would you suggest 20 inch or 22 inch backsplash when taking the counter stone to backsplash? Also is there a general size to consider for upper trim/crown moulding with 54 inch upper cabinets?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

20” will give you standard room under the uppers with a 2” light rail. 21-22” gives you a bit more room if you have large counter appliances! You’re going to need a larger crown usually so it doesn’t look wimpy. 5” ish

[@harleengrewal7045]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa thank you so much for taking the time in replying.

[@zawiszaskiresort]

Sadly, I have the dreaded soffit and I can't get rid of it because of some ductwork. We're making it work but it did make using your lighting plan a little bit harder.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

If you can't hide them in the soffit, just in front should still give you light on the counter. I'm dreading seeing what's inside mine!

[@sherishaw-wn7nr]

Great information!!! Thanks so much

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Anytime!

[@frapi5018]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Anytime!

[@justtere]

I have SIX INCHES of space between my top cabinets and ceiling. Call to community: what would you do? I am covering the cabinets with wallpaper. With so little to play with, and on a very limited budget, I am stymied. Do you have a video on how to calculate how much wallpaper I would need? Thank you ever so much! ❤

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

L x W = square footage. See how much is in a roll and walaa!

[@anyajohnson338]

Very helpful! Thank you !

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

So glad!

[@psa0309]

In Malta 🇲🇹 standard is 24inch splashback. My house is approx 4mtr high snd it’s an old house of character, the soffit are out of question we can’t avoid having the top of cabinets empty. After you put 36” base, 24” splashback and 36-48” top cupboards you still have approx 50” wall.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Wow 😮 that’s great ceiling height!

[@heidimills2226]

Yes to all the video ideas❤️

[@asmairfan705]

What should be the height of a kitchen top or slab .

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

The countertop is 36”

[@asmairfan705]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa from the floor with skerting.

[@asmairfan705]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa my height is 5.4

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m not sure I I understand

[@asmairfan705]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa my height is 5.4 what should be counter top ht my carpenter said 34 "wirh 2 "space for tiling that he call skerting

[@youngedwards3265]

Very helpful 👌 ❤

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Glad you found value in it!🙏

[@jorgemurillo8759]

Thank you

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Right back atcha!🙏

[@lauriesmith7517]

We clesan the tops of cabinets every year or so. The secret is to put down wax paper, just pull it up and replace it every year!

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Great 💡

[@Geronimo2Fly]

I don't think soffits are hideous at all. MUCH better than the open space at the top. Add a little crown molding at the top and they can be really pretty. The wallpaper border, however, needs to go.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m so tempted to go through the trouble to pull it down but I know the wall is getting knocked down, so I live with it mocking me!

[@NemoMangelk]

I appreciated the metric numbers - having those on the videos throughout would have been really appreciated

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m working on getting fluent

[@NemoMangelk]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa that's great. I did appreciate all the times you did include it. Thanks for that

[@QnA22]

Loving it too Though i don't think a lot of these measurements at the start of the video do not apply in Europe. Meaning, the cupboard sizes are probably more scaleable in depth as well as in height. The rest is very informative.

[@Wilem35]

No uppers means no undercabinet lighting. It's quite dark in there.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Great recessed lights and fixtures will make it feel bright and spacious! Thanks for watching 🎥

[@harveypaxton1232]

I would really like to see design a 100-120 sq ft Kitchen. That’s what 50% of us have.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

True! I’m working on a small kitchen video!🎥👩‍🎨 Stay tuned!

[@fredflintstone2234]

THANK YOU

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Anytime!🙏

[@FOPAudits]

🤣 your going to have to step “WAY BACK” to open a 18” door. 🤣 😂 😆

[@laurabfromvt6197]

No one talks about that but it's actually great logic to keep the cabinets to a maximum of 30" wide.

[@mm-tc3kt]

First time viewer asks: what are the rules regarding a balanced look ? E.g., flanking the stove/microwave with same-width doors, etc.

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I’m not much of a rule follower. What works? What’s going to fit? What makes sense for your stuff? For how you want it to look! Symmetry is overrated!

[@craigclaussen4589]

Be careful with pantry style cabinets that go to the ceiling. Because to stand them up you need more than their height. We had to stand ours up in our stairs and then slide them where they belonged. I think that is what we did. Otherwise very helpful video.

[@ernestodeleon100]

@2:13 my kids said, challenge accepted. Somehow the spill will still get inside the drawer.

[@gingermonette7455]

Your content is excellent. Opinion: I find the inserted clips, emojis, etc. distracting from your excellent content.

[@bobbysbits2575]

20 bucks says your son/daughter does the editing. Those refs 😂

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Just me!🤣4th grade humor

[@bobbysbits2575]

@@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa Haha. Havin' fun 👍

[@mab49696]

great info, thanks for no fluff, I will subscribe, just the important issues, but, you flash the examples up too short, maybe one second to go back to the video of you, which we have already seen, you are a pretty lady but please keep the pictures up longer and work on the audio. us old hearing impared have a tuff time understanding

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Got it! I think for my attention span and I’ve seen it ten times by the time I’m done editing 🎥🤣😇

[@wkbdgeorge]

Crown + facia = soffit

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Doesn’t look the same though 😇

[@luciedesjardins307]

The music is so distracting and too loud

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Sorry about that. I’m learning🎥👩‍🎨

[@ashleydavis2355]

Our house had the pullout trash bin when we bought it and omg i hate it. That stupid bin is 75% of why i want to redo our kitchen😂

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

🤣I pulled ours all the way out…to the trash!

[@D_Syno]

? You'd rather have your trash can on display?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@D_Syno there are other options, pantry cabinets, lazy Susan pails 🪣

[@D_Syno]

Why would someone hate a pullout trash bin?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

@D_Syno they break easily

[@Arturas1244]

actually usa is like far far behind EU in tech of kitchen, simple thing if you cant reach and you need a stool, there is so called extra gadget which you pull and all inside of cabinet which is sky high will come to your face level, you must come to Eu for showrooms. and if you really know kitchen and problems you will be shocked how stuff here is done even in furniture. Anyway , but here we also have issue, its gas hobs. basically they look great work, but the second you grab 2 big pans and they simply dont fit ::"D and if you want to usee all hobs burners you get issue than pans and pots dont fit always heating up switches bigest joke ever from manufacturers, but only gas hobs

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

Those are fantastic but I wonder about the weight over time. We are tough on hinges 🤣

[@PaulaMion]

In our new kitchen, it is going to have a cathedral ceiling. We had that also in our last house. I am wondering if there is any better options than open tops to the cabinets since the ceiling is not flat?

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

I haven’t seen a good alternative. Embrace it and put up lights above the cabinets to accentuate the cathedral!