In most cases the sink and oven cabinets are the same size because the cabinet maker has standard sizes to choose from for these areas.
Cabinet valance over sink.
It would have looked kind of dumb with all this going on and nothing over it.
The cabinet height above a range is typically the same height.
But today these valances.
With kitchen cabinetry for example they often help to connect cabinets to the left and right above a sink.
I used a hand held reciprocating saw to cut through the trim that connected the cabinets over the valance.
Centering the sink also allowed symmetric cabinets flanking the sink.
4 1 2 high on ends 1 in center.
The valance touches the ceiling spanning the space between two.
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I did end up removing the valance.
Not only that but sometimes an accent color is necessary to create interest in the space especially when you have a wall of pure white or extremely dark cabinets.
My sink window is a four foot wide counter level garden window i e pushed out for plants with ceiling high cabinets up to the molding on either side.
Ways to change a scalloped wood valance over a window in an older kitchen.
I removed the valance and had to sand the trim to even it out and also had to do some patch work i used dap drydex to smooth out the area that i removed the trim.
Valances are an accessory that can add a hint of detail small or large varying with style and choice of application.
Cabinet valances are a universal way to accessorize any cabinetry arrangement or unique furniture design.
A normal over the sink or oven cabinet is 12 to 16 inches tall freeing up 26 to 30 inches of head room and space that a cabinet would occupy.
Some cabinetmakers install a valance on kitchen cabinets typically over the sink or where two cabinets are separated by a window.
If you have a window over your kitchen sink adding a unique custom valance over the kitchen sink is a perfect opportunity to introduce some color and pattern to your kitchen.
The valance over the sink hides upstairs plumbing that extends below the final ceiling height and the cabinet over the stove hides the hood exhaust duct.
Use it to frame cabinet shelves or install it near your toe kicks to create a furniture base look to your cabinets.
Solid hardwood shaker style valance.
Award winning kitchen in massachusetts.
Rather than a valance i have a bridge cabinet.