Q: I really like my kitchen (it’s only about 5 years old and in very good shape) but I see in all the magazines that kitchen cabinets go all the way to the ceiling and mine are normal height, and the tops just collect dust. How can I update the look without changing the cabinets? A: Thankfully there is an easy way! You can extend the height of your cabinets by having a wooden soffit created above the cabinets and trimmed with large crown molding for a custom, expensive look.