"Going without upper cabinets makes a kitchen feel larger and allows for the placement of more windows and natural light," adds Jeanne Barber of Camden Grace Interiors in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything! A: A smart lighting plan ...

No Upper Cabinets. Pros: An even newer ... The result is a much larger- and airier feeling kitchen, with room to hang art, install more beautiful tile or lighting, or simply enjoy a clean slate.

You have knick-knacks, artwork, lighting fixtures, and other furniture that you've hand-picked and curated into your very own collection. ... dark due to upper kitchen cabinet shadows. ...

Ezvalo LED Under Cabinet Lighting, $30 (was $60) ... We have a total of 12 under our upper kitchen cabinets to put light on the countertops. When we walk into the kitchen, the lights come on.

Inside an upper cabinet, ... consider adding additional spot lighting inside the cabinets with battery-powered lights that are controlled by a remote or an app on your phone. 8.

Previously, upper cabinets were most often hung 18 inches above the counter. I think the new, deeper models look nicer at 21 inches (admittedly, I am tall and can handle this northern migration).