According to Wolf Home Products, the main factor why cabinets don’t reach the ceiling is because of the preferred appearance. Some people think that too many cabinets can make a space look overly crowded or cluttered. Leaving a space between the ceiling and the top of the cabinets can make a kitchen feel more clean and airy.
They also say that if you have a sloped ceiling, cabinets most likely won’t be able to extend up to the ceiling. Neat Ceiling says that tall ceilings above 10 feet may not look great with tall cabinets because they could make the space feel overwhelming. It could also be extra difficult to reach the top cabinets, even when using a ladder. They add that ceilings with a beam or coffered details may not look cohesive with ceiling cabinets. The final reason why some kitchens have extra space on top of the cabinets is because of budget factors. Signature Kitchens Inc says that ceiling cabinets are more expensive to install.