Small-Appliance Branch Circuit

Related terms

• Soapstone

  A soft natural stone with a warm matte feel, non-porous and heat-resistant, that darkens and patinas over time. A distinctive traditional…

• Slide-In Range

  A range designed to sit flush between cabinets with controls on the front and no back panel, giving a built-in look and an unbroken backs…

• Soft-Close Hinge / Slide

  Damped hardware that decelerates doors and drawers so they close silently without slamming. Now an expected feature in mid and high tiers.

• Slab Selection / Yard

  Choosing the actual physical slab(s) at the fabricator's yard. Because natural stone varies piece to piece, hand-selecting affects the fi…

• Solid Surface

  A man-made acrylic/polyester counter (e.g., Corian) that is seamless, repairable by sanding, and integrates sinks — mid-tier, less heat-t…

• Slab Door (Cabinet)

  A flat, frameless single-panel door with no detailing. Defines the minimalist/European look; finish quality and edge banding are what sep…

• Specialty Pull-Outs

  Engineered inserts — trash/recycling pull-outs, spice racks, tray dividers, roll-out shelves — that turn standard cabinets into organized…

• Sintered Stone

  An ultra-compact surface made by fusing mineral particles under heat and pressure. Extremely hard, heat- and UV-stable; a newer premium o…