Kitchen Cloud
Kitchen Glossary
Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 32 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accent Lighting |
Accent lighting: Lighting designed in enhances architectural amenities or display areas |
| Ambient Lighting |
Ambient lighting: basic, overall room illuminations |
| American Fridge Freezer |
The american fridge freezer is a large uprigth style of fridge freezer that is very popular in the USA. It has front opening doors and can also house such appliances as ice makers and drinks dispensers. |
| Appliance |
an instrument or device designed to carry out a specific task or function. |
| Backsplash |
Backsplash: wall protection at the back edge of the countertop; designed to seal the counter and protect the wall from spills and damage; can be integral to the counter or applied directly to the wall |
| Bottom Mount Units |
Bottom-mount units: freezer below the fresh-food compartment. |
| BTU |
Btu (British thermal unit): The amount of heat needed to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. Heating and cooling equipment commonly is rated by the Btus it can deliver or absorb. |
| Built in Dishwashers |
Dishwashers that are designed to be built into kitchen cupboards and hidden away in units can be known as built in dishwashers |
| Ceramic Tile |
Ceramic tile made from refined clay, usually mixed with additives and water and hardened in a kiln. Can be glazed or unglazed. |
| Coffee Maker |
Coffee maker is a term applied to a huge variety of machines and appliances created to brew coffee. They come in all sorts of sizes, styles and at all sorts of price points. |
| Corner Sinks |
Corner sinks are small sinks that can sit in the corner of a room and are great at saving space but can be too small for use as kitchen sinks |
| Downlight |
Downlight: Recessed or attached to the ceiling, a spotlight that casts light downward. |
| Dual Fuel Ranges |
Dual-fuel ranges: all-in-one range that combines a gas cook top and electric oven. |
| Extractor Fan |
is a device containing a fan that removes the airborne grease and other combustion products from the air above the stove. |
| Kitchen Cabinets |
Kitchen cabinets are another name for kitchen cupboards - the mainstay of your kitchen design and almost always the most expensive purchase you will make in any remodeling project |
