1. And a few more miscellaneous pieces of information that you will need.
Cabinets and Counters
And a few more miscellaneous pieces of information that you will need.

2. Base Cabinets Base cabinets are the bottom cabinets.
24” deep and 36” tall, including the counter top.
Widths range from 15” – 48”

3. Counter Materials Granite: Solid Surface Laminate
Complete this section of the worksheet using information from the dvd clip.

4. Counter Materials Stainless Steel Durable Easy to clean
Commercial look

5. Counter Materials
Wood
You can cut on it.
It scratches
It scorches

6. Counter Materials Marble Used for candy and pastry making
Pros: waterproof; heatproof; beautiful. Cons: expensive; porous; stains easily unless professionally sealed

7. Counter Materials Tile Durable Easy to clean
Wide range of colors and prices
Uneven surface
Grout stains
Tiles can chip

8. 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

9. Counter Materials Soap Stone Non porous Does not stain Does scratch
Heatproof
Apply mineral oil to darken the color

10. 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.

11. 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?

12. Islands The average depth of an island is 30”.
This island is wider to accommodate a seating area on one side.

13. Dishwashers
A dishwasher is usually 24” wide and is located close to the sink because the plumbing is already there.

14. Dishwasher Drawers
Dishwasher drawers allow you to wash mini loads in a smaller space.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Universal Design
A philosophy of designing interiors and products to accommodate all people with a variety of requirements, needs and abilities.