Cabinet Refinishing

Related terms

• Cabinetry Tier

  The stock / semi-custom / custom budget band. Because cabinets are typically 30–40% of a kitchen budget, the tier chosen is the single bi…

• Cabinet Refacing

  Replacing doors, drawer fronts, and applying new veneer to existing boxes while keeping the carcasses. A mid-cost refresh that only works…

• Concrete Countertop

  A cast custom counter, often site-formed, with an industrial look. Heavy, customizable, and porous — requires sealing and can hairline-cr…

• Cabinet Crown Molding

  Decorative molding at the top of wall cabinets that finishes them to the ceiling or soffit. Adds a built-in, finished look and is a commo…

• Convection Oven

  An oven with a fan that circulates heated air for faster, more even cooking. A common upgrade over conventional radiant-only ovens.

• Cabinet Carcass (Box)

  The structural box of a cabinet — sides, bottom, back — minus doors and drawer fronts. Box material (plywood vs. particleboard vs. MDF) i…

• Cooktop

  A counter-set cooking surface with no oven below, paired with a separate wall oven. Frees the under-counter space and supports a flexible…

• Butler's Pantry

  A transitional service space between kitchen and dining room with counter, cabinets, and often a sink — used for staging, serving, and ex…