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Cabinets and Counters
And a few more miscellaneous pieces of information that you will need.
Base Cabinets
Base cabinets are the bottom cabinets.
24” deep and 36” tall, including the counter top.
Widths range from 15” – 48”
Counter Materials
Granite: Solid Surface Laminate
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Counter Materials
Stainless Steel
Durable Easy to clean Commercial look
Counter Materials
Wood
You can cut on it. It scratches It scorches
Counter Materials
Marble
Used for candy and pastry making
Pros: waterproof; heatproof; beautiful. Cons: expensive; porous; stains easily unless professionally sealed
Counter Materials
Tile
Durable Easy to clean Wide range of
colors and prices Uneven surface Grout stains Tiles can chip
Counter Materials
Concrete
Can have the look, texture, and feel of quarried stone such as marble, granite, and limestone.
Needs to be sealed Can chip, crack or
flake. Can form to any shape
Counter Materials
Soap Stone
Non porous Does not stain Does scratch Heatproof Apply mineral oil
to darken the color
Wall Cabinets
13 “ deep and 30”- 36” tall Widths range from 15” – 48” 18” between the top of the base
cabinet and the beginning of the wall cabinet.
15” between the top of a range and the bottom of a microwave.
Soffit
The space between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet.
A short wall between ceiling and cabinet top
Cabinets that go to the ceiling
Space to decorate on top of the cabinets?
Islands
The average depth of an island is 30”.
This island is wider to accommodate a seating area on one side.
Dishwashers
A dishwasher is usually 24” wide and is located close to the sink because the plumbing is already there.
Dishwasher Drawers
Dishwasher drawers allow you to wash mini loads in a smaller space.
Range Hoods
A range hood allows smoke and fumes to escape from the kitchen. A canopy style is on top of the range and some microwaves have a range hood built into it.
Down Draft Range Hood
A downdraft range hood moves up and down and allows you to ventilate fumes without having a hood hanging down in the kitchen.
Universal Design
A philosophy of designing interiors and products to accommodate all people with a variety of requirements, needs and abilities.