Lowering Kitchen Cabinet

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MTG46

Member

• Apr 12, 2012

• #1

Has anyone looked into lowering the kitchen cabinet above the sink? Primary concern is the backing built into the wall. If I lower it 4-5" is there going to be anything to screw into?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike

 

archbarb

Member

• Apr 12, 2012

• #2

I am "height challenged" so I get it! However, if you lower the cabinets, the window to the left of the sink is in the way! I have adapted to the height of the cabinets but if someone comes up with a good alternative ....I'm ther e!!!

 

JohnDar

Prolifically Gabby Member

• Apr 12, 2012

• #3

My wife is vertically challenged, too, so we have one of these on hand. I even use it to get into the cabinets on the rear wall. You can probably find one at most home centers. Folded, it fits almost anywhere.

http://www.mileskimball.com/MilesKimball/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?TID=_MilesKimball&CID=MKHomeandPets&SCID=MKImprovementsandCleaning&TCID=MKImprovementsandCleaningViewAll&ProductID=311826&SiteNum=0&sortBy=Popularity%20DESC&SourceCode=10652000001&Affid=12&PaidKeyword=folding%20step%20stool

 

boatto5er

Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)

• Apr 12, 2012

• #4

JohnDar said:

My wife is vertically challenged, too, so we have one of these on hand. I even use it to get into the cabinets on the rear wall. You can probably find one at most home centers. Folded, it fits almost anywhere.

http://www.mileskimball.com/MilesKimball/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?TID=_MilesKimball&CID=MKHomeandPets&SCID=MKImprovementsandCleaning&TCID=MKImprovementsandCleaningViewAll&ProductID=311826&SiteNum=0&sortBy=Popularity%20DESC&SourceCode=10652000001&Affid=12&PaidKeyword=folding%20step%20stool

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We have the same one - think we found it at Home Depot. It stores nicely in the drawers under the stairs of the new rigs, but is so small, it'll go almost anywhere.

 

PeternLiane

Well-known member

• Apr 12, 2012

• #5

We use the same step stools. We bought them at camping world for 9 bucks. I always save money with the Member discount there. .

 

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lew2885

Member

• May 10, 2012

• #6

Instead of moving the whole cabinet, consider adding space at the bottom to accommodate certain items. Store lightweight, seldom-used items on those upper shelves. I put mine in a box, and I can reach it and lift the box out and down.

 

Bob Vaughn

Well-known member

• Sep 8, 2012

• #7

I have sat and looked at that space above the cabinets and wondered what I could put up there. I would not want to put something that I would need I am thinking something decorative. Not having a decorative cell in my brain I wonder what pretty thing would look good. My wife would call a dust collector. It just looks so bland up there.....

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 8, 2012

• #8

I added an artificial grapevine garland. It's held to the cabinet with "Command" adheasive clips, so it doesn't move. These type leaves have a "dusty" look to them anyway, so haven't really had to dust them.

Adds a bit of color and interest.


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