CKD CKD Cabinetry & Storage Design 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard base cabinet height used in most U.S. kitchen designs before the countertop is installed?
- 30 inches
- 34.5 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches
- 32 inches
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which cabinet construction type uses a frame across the front of the cabinet box to which doors and drawers are attached?
- Frameless (European)
- Face-frame construction (Correct answer)
- Inset construction
- Full-overlay construction
Correct 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.
Question 3: In frameless (European-style) cabinetry, door hinges are typically mounted using what type of hinge?
- Butt hinge
- Piano hinge
- Concealed cup hinge (Correct answer)
- Strap hinge
Correct 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.
Question 4: What is the recommended minimum distance between the bottom of upper wall cabinets and the countertop surface in a standard U.S. kitchen?
- 12 inches
- 15 inches
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
Correct 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.
Question 5: A 'lazy Susan' cabinet accessory is best used to improve storage accessibility in which location?
- Base peninsula end
- Corner base cabinet (Correct answer)
- Tall pantry cabinet
- Upper cabinet above refrigerator
Correct answer: Corner base cabinet
Lazy Susans rotate to bring items at the back of corner base cabinets within reach, maximizing otherwise dead corner space.
Question 6: What does the term 'full overlay' mean in cabinet door terminology?
- The door is set inside the cabinet frame flush with the face
- The door covers the entire face frame, leaving minimal gap between doors (Correct answer)
- The door covers only half the face frame
- The door is hinged on the outside of the cabinet box
Correct 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.
CKD CKD Cabinetry & Storage Design 1
What is the standard base cabinet height used in most U.S. kitchen designs before the countertop is installed?