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.