Kitchen soffit removal before and after

Is it worth the trouble to remove your kitchen soffits? Here are 3 options if you don't want to tear them out

Kitchen soffits, or furr downs, were popular in kitchen design in the 1990s. Nowadays, people want that space above cabinets.

Over this past weekend, we put to action the first baby-step of our house plan. After deciding to wait until summer/early fall to add on our big family room, we figured we could knock out some of the 'smaller' projects in the meantime. I say 'smaller' because this is kind of a big project. Much bigger than we thought it would be. But oh, soooo worth it. We decided to knock out the soffit in our kitchen. The soffit is the area between the tops of the cabinets and the ceiling that is drywalled…

Kitchen soffits sometimes known as bulkheads can be difficult to deal with if they are creating too much of a protrusion in your home. A kitchen soffit can’t always be removed, but can often be disguised or covered up in ways that allow the soffit to blend in with the overall look of the kitchen.

Looking for ways to disguise a kitchen soffit? This DIY tutorial shows a creative kitchen soffit makeover that you can do, too!

Fur down is the wall over your cabinets. Many people call it soffit but I was corrected when using that term and was told the construction term is fur down. You…

Fisherman's Wife Furniture: Updated Kitchen reveal

This home was built in the 1920’s and featured a kitchen that is quite small and poorly laid out by today’s standards. The homeowners desired a more open and functional kitchen space. We started by removing the dining wall to open up the space and then remove the soffits to allow the cabinets to reach the ceiling and add even more storage space.

Fur down is the wall over your cabinets. Many people call it soffit but I was corrected when using that term and was told the construction term is fur down. You…

Creative Kitchen Soffit Decorating Ideas Unveiled Unlock stylish and functional kitchen soffit decorating ideas to transform your culinary space with flair and finesse. Get inspired with our innovative tips!