Light Rail Molding

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• Under-Cabinet Lighting

  Task lighting mounted beneath wall cabinets to illuminate the counter without shadowing. A high-value, expected upgrade in mid and high t…

• Wall Cabinet

  An upper cabinet mounted to the wall above counters (typically 12–15 in. deep). Height and the gap above the counter are governed by NKBA…

• Make-Up Air (MUA)

  Replacement outdoor air that a code requires be supplied when a powerful hood (commonly >400 CFM) exhausts more air than the house can pa…

• Lazy Susan

  A rotating shelf system inside a corner cabinet that brings contents to the opening. The classic corner storage solution.

• Marble

  A natural metamorphic stone prized for veining. Soft and acid-sensitive — it etches and stains — making it a high-maintenance, high-desig…

• Layout-in-Place Renovation

  A full remodel that keeps the existing footprint and plumbing/electrical locations. Substantially cheaper than relocating fixtures becaus…

• Microwave Drawer

  A microwave that installs in a base cabinet or island and opens like a drawer, freeing the over-range location for a real hood. A premium…

• Landing Area

  NKBA-required clear counter space immediately beside an appliance or sink for safely setting items down — e.g., 15 in. beside a refrigera…