help needed to measure unit correctly

[razor777]

Hello

I am currently trying to size up a new unit to go above my sink. I have no experience in doing kitchens so any advice would be hugely appreciated.

The gap between my existing units is 192cm. Each existing unit has a 25_mm lip at the top. The cupboard on the right is 400mm deep (boiler inside), the one on the left is 300mm deep.

Is there an easy solution to fit between the existing units given the 'lips' at the top of each?

Raz

[philprime]

The extisiting unit have cornice fitted the lip as you call it they should be screwed on to the top of the wall units

How old is your kitchen

[razor777]

Hi

Kitchen is 3.5 yes old.

Raz

[philprime]

So depending on where the kitchen was brought from you could possibly still get cabinets.

You won't get a wall unit of 192cm but can buy various widths to get a close as possible and then infill the gap left

As it's over your sink you should fit a bridging unit they are half the height of a wall unit or you would hit your head every time you stood at the sink

[ayjay]

You won't get a wall unit of 192cm but can buy various widths to get a close as possible and then infill the gap left

As it's over your sink you should fit a bridging unit they are half the height of a wall unit or you would hit your head every time you stood at the sink

The closest you will get is 150mm, barely worth it really with the head banging taken into account.

A couple of open shelves bridging the space is the cheapest option (if cost is relevant).

[DIYHomefit]

You won't get a wall unit of 192cm but can buy various widths to get a close as possible and then infill the gap left

As it's over your sink you should fit a bridging unit they are half the height of a wall unit or you would hit your head every time you stood at the sink

The closest you will get is 150mm, barely worth it really with the head banging taken into account.

A couple of open shelves bridging the space is the cheapest option (if cost is relevant).

Presumably you mean 192mm is the gap between the units? If so technically, the above isn't the case...
There a few companies on the big wide web that can create you a carcass at any height, width and depth.
If it is 1920mm (192cm) then you would need 2 units to cover this gap. The likelihood of finding a company making 1 unit nearly 2m in length and being able to deliver it you is pretty low.

The only problem you have, is deciding whether you make the new unit 300 deep to match the unit on the left or 400 deep to match the boiler housing.
The cornice can be mitred in the corners to follow the profiles of the different depths.

Hope that helps!

[ayjay]

The closest you will get is 150mm, barely worth it really with the head banging taken into account.

A couple of open shelves bridging the space is the cheapest option (if cost is relevant).

Presumably you mean 192mm is the gap between the units? If so technically, the above isn't the case...
There a few companies on the big wide web that can create you a carcass at any height, width and depth.
If it is 1920mm (192cm) then you would need 2 units to cover this gap. The likelihood of finding a company making 1 unit nearly 2m in length and being able to deliver it you is pretty low.

The only problem you have, is deciding whether you make the new unit 300 deep to match the unit on the left or 400 deep to match the boiler housing.

I'm easily confused, I read it as 192mm, I can do feet and inches, or millimetres, nobody I know uses centimetres as a unit of measurement.

Yes, you could get a bespoke carcass made, but you'll need doors made to match too, is the cost going to be worth it?

So, here we go, 20 mm decor panel on the existing 400 unit - two 800 units and a 300 = 1920mm.

Still gonna bang your noggin at the sink.

[wine~o]

Still gonna bang your noggin at the sink.

Unless you are vertically challenged......