39" cabinets with 8' ceilings

11 years ago

Considering IKEA which only comes in 30 and 39" heights. Trying to figure out if 39" is just too tall to use with 8' ceilings. Don't care a lot about having big amounts of molding at the top. I think IKEA makes some kind of strip for above them but I haven't really checked out yet how tall it is.

All electric house so height of cabinets close to burners not as much of an issue as with a big gas cooktop.

Anyone have any opinions and/or photos?

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robbcs3
11 years ago
39" is perfect for 8'. 18" between counter and wall cabinets is standard, leaves 3" at the top which is filled with molding.
powermuffin
11 years ago
Yes, I agree, you will love those tall cabinets!
Diane
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hags00
11 years ago
I did 39" with my 8 ft ceilings. I really prefer the extra height. No pictures yet, I haven't put the molding up on top yet.
alvmusick
11 years ago
I have 39-inch cabinets in an 8-ft heigh kitchen and love them! I highly recommend the extra space.

Here is a link that might be useful: My tall cabinets...
ginny20
11 years ago
Mine are at least that tall in my 8' room. They make the room look bigger because of the strong vertical line. Just make sure you have a good lightweight step stool nearby. I use mine often to get things from the top shelves.
kaysd
11 years ago
39" is the perfect height for uppers with an 8' ceiling. That's what we used in our last house. 36" lowers + 18" between cabinets + 39" uppers + 3" crown molding = 96".