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See how we built our kitchen countertop cabinet. Small kitchen renovation on a budget.

Trends in kitchen design are always changing and evolving, but lately we've been keeping our eye on cabinet ideas. But not just any old built-ins. We're talking about countertop cabinets. Here are 15 kitchen countertop cabinet ideas that beautifully demonstrate what all the fuss is about.

Consider style and quality when selecting kitchen cabinets for your remodel.

Check out the best kitchen cabinet color ideas. Find out what the classic, timeless colors are and what color trends are big this year. Plus, check out the neutrals that are always in style.

There is a standard for how high upper cabinets should be. This is for the height from the floor and counter to the bottom of the cabinet.

Dark grey cabinets are contrasted by white countertops giving this kitchen a clean, modern look. Photography: Dan Cutrona Photography Dan Cutrona Photography

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14.3K likes, 171 comments. “Want a custom kitchen on a budget? We used stock cabinets to save on costs, but used them in unexpected ways to create these cabinet towers. We stacked two 30 inch uppers on top of a “cabinet drawer” on both sides of our range. But the “drawer” is really a 9 inch upper cabinet turned on its side! We just built a box, removed the hinges, and turned the doors into drawer fronts. Minimal cost, huge impact!”

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After 10 months of searching, Alison and Jovito purchased the home of their dreams: a charming 100-year-old brownstone in Brooklyn’s Ocean Park. There were lots of things that needed updating all over the house, but they decided to focus first on the most egregious spots: the upstairs bathroom and the very, very, brown kitchen. We’ll leave it to Allison to describe the extent of the former kitchen’s ickiness: The kitchen needed a gut renovation.

Explore Metropolitan's gallery of transitional kitchen projects from the Boston area and Massachusetts, offering a wide range of styles.

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Updating the kitchen was easy with open, built in shelving that makes a big impact - see the before and why this space needed it!

Today we’re sharing three of our favorite countertop materials and why we like them. We tend to go for a natural stone when sourcing for countertops because we think they’re more durable, last longer and look prettier. Head to our journal for more. #countertopmaterials #soapstonecountertops #marblecountertops #quartzitecountertops

See how I raised our kitchen cabinets to the ceiling and added a floating shelf underneath to maximize storage space in our small kitchen.

The standard distance between a kitchen counter and the upper cabinets is 18 inches or 46cm. This space will work in most kitchens for most people, but there is some tolerance. You might find in some scenarios that 18 inches is not ideal, in which case, a distance of between 15 inches and 20 inches will be acceptable.