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).

Upper cabinets can sometimes work as lowers too. House Digest consulted interior design expert Erika Dale about how to make this swap most effectively.

The widths of standard base cabinets ranges from 12 to 48 inches, but are most commonly 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 48 inches wide.

New cabinet hardware can freshen up your kitchen. Here’s how to choose, place and install new cabinet hardware.

Standard kitchen base cabinets are constructed in stock dimensions of width—a 36” sink, 30” storage, 18” drawer, and on.

To create a kitchen island, buy a pair of base cabinets and screw them together. Look for the right cabinet (or cabinets) so that the look fits the room and doesn’t crowd it too much.

Returning to a 12-inch depth or choosing even shallower cabinets gives you ample space to store cans and spices, with those breadmakers and slow cookers getting stashed down below or somewhere else.