Making your kitchen cabinets taller can make a world of difference to the overall look and feel of your kitchen. But, If you’re like me, you might not be a carpenter or have the time to do this–or maybe you just don’t want to break down and spend money on it.
Luckily for us, There is a way to make our cabinets taller without any additional investment. It’s called adding base trim molding to the bottom of our cabinetry that makes use of the space below them. In this blog post, we will show you how easy it is to add base trim molding that will give you the illusion of taller kitchen cabinets.
Why do you Need Taller Kitchen Cabinets?
Most people want taller kitchen cabinets because:
- It makes the kitchen feel more spacious
- Feels more like a built-in cabinet
- It doesn’t make your kitchen look crowded
- It can help you reach food at the back of the cabinet.
How to Add Base Trim to Make Your Cabinets Taller
Adding base trim is an easy way to make your cabinet taller. It’s a much cheaper alternative than buying new cabinets and it’s virtually instantaneous. All you need to do is measure the height of the bottom of your cabinet, cut some base trim to that measurement, and attach it.
The first step is getting some wood molding that matches the style of your cabinetry (if you want to update them at a later point, that’s okay too). If you don’t have any on hand, browse your local hardware store or home improvement center for a match. Make sure you buy enough to go around all of your cabinets. Once you find a style that matches, pick up enough pieces to go around all of them plus two spares in case anything goes wrong during installation.
Once you have the trim on hand. take measurements from the bottom of your cabinets to see how long they are and use those measurements as guides for cutting the trimming with a saw or power tools such as a jigsaw or miter saw. It’s best not to make it too long as this will give more space between any other fixtures on the floor below it–and if there isn’t an additional fixture below it. Then just cut off any excess after measuring with a straight edge and pencil before installing.
How To Install Base Trim Molding on Your Cabinets
The first step is to remove any hardware from the bottom of your cabinets. You’ll need to measure the width of your cabinet, Then cut a piece of base trim molding for each side in a length that equals this measurement plus an inch.
Next, you’ll need to find studs in the wall behind your cabinets. This will allow you to screw the trim molding into place. If you cannot find studs, you can use bolts or nails instead.
You’ll then need to drill pilot holes through the backside of the base trim and into where you intend it to be screwed or nailed into place on the wall. Now, drill a hole every 12 inches along each edge of your trim molding with a 3/8″ drill bit.
Take one end of your base trim and start screwing it into place at one end of your cabinetry with a screwdriver or power driver attachment on your cordless drill. Once securely in place, screw it down at all holes along its edge until it is completely secured in place–while still leaving the last 12 inches dangling off so it will cover up any gaps between pieces when finished installing.
Repeat these steps for all sides of your cabinets before moving on to installing baseboard molding at the top (optional).
How to Make Kitchen Cabinets Taller
Kitchen cabinets are a fantastic way to store your kitchenware and appliances. but sometimes they can be so tall that they make your kitchen feel closed in. The solution is simple: adding base trim molding to the bottom of our cabinetry that makes use of the space below them. This will give you the illusion of taller kitchen cabinets.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Miter saw
- 1 x 2 baseboard molding (you can get this at any home improvement store)
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Electric drill
- Drill bit for wood screws
Adding Base Trim Molding to Make Cabinets Taller
Step 1: Take off the bottom of your cabinet
You are going to want to start by taking the bottom of your cabinet off. This will allow you to do a better job of measuring and installing trim. You can use either a drill or a screwdriver to remove the base trim molding.
Step 2: Find Your Measurements for Add-On Trim
You will need to take measurements for your add-on trim before you cut it to size. To find the exact measurement, measure from where the cabinet floor and wall meet. Once you have that measurement, cut an equal amount of base trim molding with your saw.
Step 3: Install Base Trim Molding
Once you have both pieces cut, install them directly below your cabinets by using glue and nails or screws. whichever is easiest for you. Finish this step by sanding down any rough edges with a sander or file so that it looks seamless with your cabinets.
The base trim is a simple molding that is used on the bottom of cabinets to give them a wider appearance. They are often sold in 2-foot lengths, so you can cut them to your desired length. They are fairly inexpensive and will make your kitchen look taller without any additional investment.
Why add Base Trim to the Bottom of your Cabinets?
Adding base trim to the bottom of your cabinets is an easy way to maximize space. It’s often the area that’s wasted and not utilized by many people. This can be a great way to make your kitchen more functional and efficient.
What is Base Trim?
One added benefit of adding this trim is giving you more storage down there, which can be a convenient location for things like dishes, pots, pans, lids and much more. If you are short on cabinet space-or want to use up all the available space you have–adding base trim will help you accomplish this goal.
Other Ways to Make Your Cabinets Taller
If you don’t want to spend the time or money on this project, there are some other ways you can try and make your kitchen cabinets taller. One way is through paint and stencils. You could use a stencil that has a recessed frame with an image of a cabinet door, for example, to add height to your cabinetry. Paint colors can also be helpful in making your cabinetry taller. You could paint the inside of your cabinet doors or drawers with a lighter color, like off-white or light blue, which will give the illusion of taller cabinetry.
What You’ll Need
- Measuring Tape
- Chalk Line
- Miter Saw
- Circular Saw with a 5/8″ blade
- Ruler or Straight Edge
- Finishing Nail Gun
- Safety Glasses
- Protective Gloves
- Hammer
- Tape Measure
- Lighter
Conclusion
Taller kitchen cabinets can help to add more storage space to your kitchen by letting you store items inside of the cabinets. Adding base trim molding is the simplest way to make them taller. The base trim molding can be cut with a miter saw and installed with a nail gun. You will need glue and a nail gun for this project.
Above the base trim, You can install crown molding to create an elegant look. However, You’ll need a power miter saw for that project. Either way, You’ll find that adding taller kitchen cabinets is a great way to solve the problem of low storage space in your kitchen.
