Gaps above kitchen units are so common that many homeowners assume they are unavoidable. In reality, they are almost always the result of standardised cabinet sizes, cost-driven decisions, or installation shortcuts, not good design. In bespoke kitchen design, gaps are a choice, not a requirement.
( 01: Overview )
Why gaps exist in Many kitchens
Most kitchen suppliers work with fixed cabinet heights designed to suit a wide range of homes. When these standard units are installed into real spaces with varying ceiling heights, unused space is often left above the cabinets rather than redesigning the cabinetry to suit the room.
In other cases, gaps are used to reduce manufacturing complexity, speed up installation, or hide uneven ceilings. These approaches keep costs down, but they also compromise storage and visual clarity.
( 02: Our approach )
Why we design units Floor to ceiling
We design tall units and wall cabinets to run floor to ceiling as standard, removing the gap entirely. This maximises usable storage, creates a cleaner architectural finish, eliminates dust-collecting voids, and makes ceilings feel taller and spaces more balanced.
- Maximises usable storage
- Creates a cleaner, more architectural finish
- Eliminates dust-collecting voids
- Makes ceilings feel taller and spaces more balanced
A kitchen should read as a single, considered system, not stacked components.
( 03: Hardware )
Soft-close hardware is Essential
Full-height cabinetry increases door size and weight. For this reason, every kitchen we supply uses integrated soft-close hinges and drawers as standard. We do not offer non-soft-close alternatives because they undermine longevity and consistency.
If your kitchen has gaps above the units, it is not because it had to. It is because compromises were made elsewhere. A properly designed kitchen does not need them.
