Design Terminology
Back Panel | A matching wood panel that is applied to the back of an island or peninsula. |
Bottom Cap | Decorative wood molding that runs around the bottom edge of the upper cabinets. |
Bump Up | When a cabinet is higher than the cabinet adjacent to it. |
Bump Out | When a cabinet protrudes beyond the front of the cabinet adjacent to it. |
Corbel | Any type of decorative support under a fireplace mantel or bar top. |
Crown | Decorative wood molding that runs along the top of upper cabinets. |
Face Frame Lip | The portion of a face frame that is wider than the side of the box it mounts to. |
Finished End | That part of an exposed end cabinet with a matching wood side. |
Furniture End | A cabinet that has a side that is flush with the face frame. It has no face frame lip. |
Island | Set of cabinets that have walking space around all four sides |
Peninsula | Set of cabinets that extend from a wall and have walking space around 3 sides |
Work Triangle | The triangle created by the location of the refrigerator, sink and range. |