"Kate" wrote in message
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My personal choice would be to eliminate the soffits and add cabinets that
were staggered in height, most that went clear up to the ceiling with a
couple that were lower giving a place on top for a plant or some other
decorative element. Soffits - are a complete waste of space.
Like this:

Oooh, I like it! It's already saved in my "House Ideas" folder. Thanks.

-- Mark