Design Terminology
Term |
Defenition |
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Back Panel |
A matching wood panel that is applied to the back of an island or peninsula. |
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Bottom Cap |
Decorative wood molding that runs around the bottom edge of the upper cabinets. |
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Bump Up |
When a cabinet is higher than the cabinet adjacent to it. |
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Bump Out |
When a cabinet protrudes beyond the front of the cabinet adjacent to it. |
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Corbel |
Any type of decorative support, as under a fireplace mantel or bar top. |
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Crown |
Decorative wood moulding that runs along the top of upper cabinets. |
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Face Frame Lip |
The portion of a face frame that is wider than the side of the box it mounts to. |
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Finished End |
That part of an exposed end cabinet with a matching wood side. |
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Furniture End |
A cabinet that has a side that is flush with the face frame. It has no face frame lip. |
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Island |
Set of cabinets that have walking space around all four sides |
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Overhang |
Countertops overhang the top of cabinets usually by 1 1/4". |
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Peninsula |
Set of cabinets that extend from a wall and have walking space around 3 sides |
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Stool Overhang |
Countertops that overhang a minimum of 10 inches which allows knee space under the overhang when sitting on a stool. |
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Working Triangle |
The triangle created by the location of the refrigerator, sink and range. |
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