I seriously can't stand the space above the cabinets. In our tiny kitchen its a bunch of wasted space that we can't use. So we started to brainstorm as to what to do to add storage to the kitchen and make it more functional. So we decided to do something a little crazy.

We moved the cabinets up all the way to the ceiling. It was a simple project less than a day and it made the kitchen seem a lot bigger. Plus it added much needed storage underneath when we built shelves underneath.

Step one we removed the microwave from the mounting and sat it on the floor. Be careful!!!
Note. If you have tile around the microwave it might be caulked in. Ours was we needed to cut the caulk out. Carefully pull you don't want to damage the wall.

B cut the caulk around the cabinets as well and located the screws going into the studs. We removed them until the cabinets were totally free from the wall and structure.

The cabinet above the microwave could not be moved because it housed our vent but the larger units easily screwed back into the other unit. He used the original pilot holes.

One thing we did that I think I would redo if we could is we didn't leave enough space on top to put the molding back on. If I could go back in time I would have left a two inch gap and staggered the bottom of the cabinets in order to keep the beautiful trim.

Repeat the process until you have them all moved where you want them. You will be surprised how easy this is to do.

Another picture of getting the others up. Look how much space is underneath. WOW now we can use it.

More pictures coming in part two! Stay tuned.