Rethinking Cabinet Depth

Forget everything you knew about wall cabinets. Well, almost. Since the introduction of the current post-WWII kitchen, there have been standard sizes for kitchen cabinets in the North American home. Base cabinets are 24 inches deep, wall cabinets are 12 inches deep, and the space between the counter and the wall cabinets is 18 inches. …

What’s Under The Hood

Traditionally, a hood fan was an obligatory appliance. Despite best efforts by manufacturers to make its appearances as minimalistic as possible, it was still an eyesore. It was a “work horse” appliance, necessary but not desired. But as with all technology, hood fans got better: quieter, smaller, and more efficient. Soon they weren’t a necessary …