CKD Cabinetry & Storage Design Flashcards

What is the standard base cabinet height used in most U.S. kitchen designs before the countertop is installed?

Answer: 34.5 inches

Standard base cabinet height is 34.5 inches, which combined with a typical 1.5-inch countertop brings the finished surface to 36 inches.

Which cabinet construction type uses a frame across the front of the cabinet box to which doors and drawers are attached?

Answer: Face-frame construction

Face-frame construction attaches a structural wood frame to the front of the cabinet box, providing attachment points for doors and drawers.

In frameless (European-style) cabinetry, door hinges are typically mounted using what type of hinge?

Answer: Concealed cup hinge

Concealed cup hinges (also called Euro hinges) are drilled into the inside of the door and are not visible when the door is closed.

What is the recommended minimum distance between the bottom of upper wall cabinets and the countertop surface in a standard U.S. kitchen?

Answer: 18 inches

The NKBA recommends a minimum of 18 inches between the countertop surface and the bottom of upper cabinets to allow comfortable work and appliance use.

A 'lazy Susan' cabinet accessory is best used to improve storage accessibility in which location?

Answer: Corner base cabinet

Lazy Susans rotate to bring items at the back of corner base cabinets within reach, maximizing otherwise dead corner space.

What does the term 'full overlay' mean in cabinet door terminology?

Answer: The door covers the entire face frame, leaving minimal gap between doors

Full overlay doors cover nearly the entire face frame, leaving only a small reveal between adjacent doors, giving a sleek, contemporary look.