Adding molding to kitchen cabinets

Question:  We would like to add moulding to our cabinets, but also have soffits. Do we need to take the moulding all the way to the ceiling, or can we just add a couple on inches above the cabinets? Also, if we don\'t go all the way up, should we use a crown or something a little flatter? Thanks so much!

Jake's Answer: I think it would be nice to add crown molding at the ceiling and the cabinets.  On the cabinets, you could use a smaller crown, like a 1 3/4" to a 2 1/4" and at the ceiling use a 3 1/4" to 4 1/4".  Of course, this all depends on how much room you have above the cabinets and if you have any other type of possible obstructions on the ceiling like can lights.  Measure the distance from the face of the cabinets to the front face of the soffit and measure from the top of the wall cabinet doors to the under side of the soffit to determine what size of crown will work.  You might want to consider pre-finishing the crown prior to installing.