LL, the old cabinets were enclosed from the top to the ceiling. That was 12" from the wall.
I have a textured ceiling and was unsure of my skills to blend in swirled ceiling. I gave it some thought and built boxes 24" wide and hung 'em, set in can lights, then drywalled. Base cabinets are 24" in depth, so can lights were mounted to hit counter tops. Lots of lights in the work area when needed, even put a dimmer on can lights.
Eating area has ceiling fan/light with remote control.
Bob, I don't think I went 'over the top' with this kitchen. We had a 1962 kitchen. Took a while for oven to get hot, only 2 burners worked on the stove, 4 cabinet doors didn't close tight, sink was a mess. I got tired of patch'n things up and the sun room and fur shed was at top of the things to do list...LOL.
We are now saving for a do-it-yourself, 1st class patio. Maybe in a few years...then that should be it.
Anyone do any patios? Got any pictures? I done a few small ones with brick for family members.
