"Mark Shaw" > wrote in message
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> Nathalie Chiva > wrote:
>
>> Design the top cabinets to go up to the ceiling. More room, and no
>> greasy cabinet tops to clean.
>
> Actually, we're doing just the opposite to gain more storage
> space (atop the cabinetry) for seldom-used small appliances
> and the like. The overall footprint of the kitchen is quite
> small.

Nah, take the cabs to the ceiling and include a small appliance garage in
them, at least a shelf, eliminating the stretch and grease buildup. Over
the cab top catches a lot of dirt, even in a clean kitchen.