{"id":5648,"date":"2022-11-02T12:54:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T16:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=5648"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T16:16:57","slug":"what-to-do-if-kitchen-cabinets-too-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/what-to-do-if-kitchen-cabinets-too-high\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Your Kitchen Cabinets Are Too High (7 Ideas)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering if you can do something to make your cabinets easier to reach? Well, look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some things you can do when you can’t reach your upper cabinets are to lower them a few inches, install an open shelf underneath, install a pull-out shelf, install a pull-down shelf, add some lazy susans, keep a small step stool nearby, and\/or store the least frequently used items in the hard-to-reach cabinets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s break into the details further so you can reach your tall cabinets a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before I dive into some of the other ideas to help you reach taller cabinets, you’ll want to check the distance between the top of the countertop and the bottom of the cabinets to ensure they were installed at a standard height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The standard distance between the top of the countertop and the bottom of the upper cabinets ranges from 18 to 22 inches. The minimum distance requirement is 18 inches so small appliances can fit underneath and be used properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your cabinets are within the standard height range, then you should leave them in place and try some of the other solutions to help you access your items more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if they are outside of this range, then the best course of action is to have them lowered down to the correct height. Keeping the cabinets installed at the standard height will help the resale value of your home. Plus, you’ll be able to use small appliances on your countertop without any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first idea to help you reach your tall cabinets easier is to lower the upper cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your cabinets are on the upper end of the 18-22 inch range (or higher), then you can lower the cabinets (or have your installers lower them) to the lower end of the standard measurements to help you be able to reach more of your cabinets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the ideal solution specifically if you are in the process of having or recently had newer cabinets installed. Ideally, you would have them adjusted before any backsplash is installed because otherwise some demo and reinstallation of the backsplash will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though, you do not want to lower your cabinets any lower than 18 inches from the top of the countertop because you will have issues storing a Keurig, blender, or other small appliances underneath the upper cabinets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, you’ll want to try one of the other solutions to try and help minimize this problem.<\/p>\n\n\nQuick Navigation: Too High Cabinet Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What To Do First When Newly Installed Cabinets Are Too High<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One: Lower The Cabinets <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n