Accent Lighting
Lighting that emphasizes displayed items, such as artwork or china cupboards.

Accessories
Additional cabinetry items such as overlays, moldings, etc to enhance the appearance and quality of a project. Also includes towel bars, soap dishes, hardware, etc.

Acclimation
The adjustment to changes in the climate or environment. Some materials may need time to acclimate before they are positioned in a kitchen or bath.

Adjustable shelves
Moveable shelves that can be placed in a wide range of layouts using shelf pins inserted into pre-drilled holes.

Alcove
A recessed area in a room

Ambient
The environment surrounding us. In the context of buildings, the environmental conditions in the room.

Appliance Garage
A common name for a roll-up or single door unit placed under a wall cabinet typically for storage of small appliances.

Apron
Trim attached below a tabletop or window sill.

Attribute
A quality or characteristic of a design item.

 
Auxiliary Sink
Second sink in the kitchen providing another work area for either clean-up or food preparation.

Backerboard
A panel material used as a substrate for tile on floors and wall surfaces in wet areas.

Backsplash
1) The portion of the exposed area between the bottom of the wall cabinets and the top of the countertop. 2) Also, an elevated section of counter material approximately 4" high typically part of the countertop.

Banquette
A built-in table with chairs in an alcove.

Barn door
Hardware that allows the door to slide along a wall. Useful when a pocket door is too costly or not possible.

Base cabinets
Cabinetry used on the floor to provide countertop support and typically is 34 ½ inches tall and 24 inches deep.

Beadboard
Decorative paneling that incorporates grooved or beaded routed detail.

Beam
A horizontal or nearly horizontal framing member that supports loads imposed perpendicular to the long axis introduced by other framing such as joists.

Bearing wall
A wall designed and placed in a position to hold more of a load above it. Usually around the perimeter of a house and in strategic locations to support floor, ceiling, and roof beams.

Bevel
The angle of a line that meets another at any angle other than 90 degrees.

Bidet
A personal hygiene fixture with a hot and cold water supply that is designed for personal cleanliness; used to wash the perineal and genital area.

Blind base cabinet
A base cabinet usually incorporated into a design to turn a corner with an appliance or other cabinet perpendicular to it.

Blue board
A type of gypsum wallboard (drywall) with a blue-colored paper facing chemically treated to provide a bonding surface for plaster or tile adhesive.

Blueprint
A copy of a drawing done to scale showing the room or a number of rooms, dimensions and configuration of floor space for each level or story of the interior of the proposed building. After the machine copies the drawing onto the special paper, the paper is blue, hence the term blueprint. 2) In engineering, a line drawing showing the physical characteristics of a part.

Bridge faucet
Traditional-style faucet; deck or wall -mount, with handles and spout linked by an exposed tube.

Built-in unit
Refrigerator sized to fit flush with the countertops.

 
Bullnose tile
Also called cap tile, shaped to define an edge of a surface, such as a countertop.

Butt-Joint
A joint that is formed by two surfaces placed squarely together.

Canter racks
Wine storage with a permanent incline to keep corks moist.

Casing
An enclosed frame around a door or window opening. Also called trim.

Centerline
A line drawn equidistant from the sides of an object, such as a sink or an appliance.

Chair rail
A trim piece that runs horizontally on a wall at the height of a chair back and is used to make the transition between a wainscot and upper wall. Originally used to prevent damage to a wall from the backs of chairs.

Chandelier
A lighting fixture hung from the ceiling containing several small lamps. 
 
Cherry
A hardwood characterized by its red undertones, but may vary in color from white to deep, rich brown. Cherry is a close-grained wood with fairly uniform texture, revealing pin knots and curly graining. All wood will age with time resulting in a darkened appearance, This is especially true for cherry and those who select it expect this evolution. In bright lighting environments, changes can begin to be noticed in a matter of days.

Classic crown molding
Type of crown molding which is usually used in conjunction with additional moldings. Classic crown is larger and has more decorative profiles.

Claw foot tub
A tub mounted off of the floor on four legs; the base of each leg is shaped like a claw foot.

Clear floor space
Clear floor space - area which is free of obstruction within an overall space, typically used in bathrooms in reference to the recommendations for clearances at a center (i.e. the lavatory or the shower) or for a particular activity (i.e. bathing or exercising). Typically used in kitchens in reference to the recommendations for clearances at an appliances or work center.

Clearance space
The space required for a safe and clear use of an appliance, cabinet doors and safe passage.

Column
A vertical framing member that supports loads parallel to its long axis.

Compartmentalized bathroom
A bathroom where individual activities, like toileting or showering, are separated by walls into individual compartments.

Concealed hinge
A hinge that is attached to the door and the inside end panel or stile of a cabinet, making it not visible from the exterior of the cabinet

Console sink
A sink basin supported by legs. The legs can be metal or wooden.

Construction plan
A drawing that shows both the existing conditions of the structure and the changes to be made to achieve the design

Contract installer
Self employed contractor; usually a self proprietor

Countertop cutout
An opening in the countertop that accepts and sometimes supports the sink.

Countertop plan
A separate plan showing the countertop is helpful in illustrating the installation or fabrication to the allied tradesperson, particularly in complex projects, such as those that combine various counter materials or built-up edge treatments.

Corbel
An architectural or decorative element that projects from a vertical surface and supports, or appears to support a weight (i.e., Shelf)

Crown or crown molding
A contoured molding sometimes installed at the top of a wall or cabinet.

Decorative Laminate Veneer (DLV)
A durable resin based material that provides superior wear resistance. DLV is wrapped around door rails and panels and has a clear, oven-cured top coat finish applied for extra durability.

Decorative overlay
Overlay - A piece of carved, scrolled wood which is usually fastened to the face of a panel or custom hood.

Diagonal corner cabinet
A cabinet used to span across a corner; another term for this type of cabinet is wall angle.

Dimension lines
Thin, solid lines showing the height, length or width of a wall or object.

Dimensions
Measurements of wall and objects

Divided light
A type of window or door containing several sections of glazing, each section, or pane, separated from the other by muntins. If muntins go all the way through the glazing, the assembly is called true divided light. If the muntins are applied to the face of the glazing, the assembly is called simulated divided light.

Distressing
An additional step or steps added to the cabinet to create the appearance of aging. It is usually characterized in two categories, physical or chemical. Physical distressing introduces dings, dents, splits, holes and worn edges into the wood. Chemical distressing comes in many forms such as but not limited to: cat tailing, spatter, wear marks and faux physical distressing

Dovetail
A tight interlocking joint formed by one or more tenons and mortises.

Dowel
A piece of wood or round pin that fastens or aligns two adjacent pieces.

 
Downdraft ventilation system
A kitchen ventilation system that pulls air with the by-products of cooking down through a vent and exhausts it to the outside; typically the ventilation system is integrated with the cooktop or installed immediately adjacent to it

Downlight
Recessed or attached to the ceiling, a spotlight that casts light downward.

Drawer slides
The metal tracks or wood cleats mounted to drawers and the inside of cabinets for suspending drawers and enabling them to open and close.

Drop-in/self rimming sink
Sink with a raised rim or lip that rests on the countertop; lip helps support the sink within the countertop cutout.

Dual-fuel ranges
All-in-one range that combines a gas cook top and electric oven.

Edge treatment
Special shaping or materials applied to the front edge of a countertop, usually to provide a rounded contour or to hide the exposed edge of the substrate.

Egress
A path or opening for exiting a room or building.

Elevation
Drawing prepared to scale showing the width and height of one wall of a room. An exterior elevation shows the design, architectural style, and height of the exterior of the proposed building as viewed from any side of the building.

End panels
Accessory cabinet part used to finish the end of a cabinet run or the side of an appliance or unfinished cabinet.

Escalation
An amount or percentage by which a contract price may be adjusted if specified contingencies occur, such as changes in the supplier's raw material or labor costs.

Exposed hinge
A hinge attached to the door and the front frame of the cabinet, making it visible from the exterior of the cabinet

Extend stile
A wider than normal stile typically 4 1/2 inches wide to replace a filler. Typical of semi-custom framed cabinetry.

Extractor Hood/Exhaust Hood/Kitchen Hood
Is a device containing a fan that removes the airborne grease and other combustion products from the air above the stove.

Extrude
In CAD software, a command that allows the designer to reshape surface or linear items such as countertops, toe kicks or walls, to form an indent or a projection.

Fabricators
The person(s) responsible for building or creating a piece or part of a project.

Farm sink
Single, large rectangular bowl with exposed apron front; popular for cottage and European-style kitchens.

Fixed shelves
Shelves that are constructed into the kitchen cabinet. They cannot be moved and provide added stability to the cabinet.

Fixture
Any fixed plumbing feature that is part of the structural design, such as the primary and auxiliary sinks, tubs and toilets.

Flat Panel
Recessed center panel in a door or drawer design. The center panel can be a plywood or solid wood depending on design and price-point.

Floor plan
An overhead, cut-away view of the project and the central reference point for all the other drawings. Generally, the floor plan shows the entire building or project

Flush
On the same plane and/or level with the surrounding surface.

Four-Hole Faucet
Four-hole faucets are made up of a three-hole faucet with an added accessory such as a side spray.

Framed Cabinets
Cabinets with a front frame around the cabinet opening to which the door is attached.

Frameless Cabinets (European Style Cabinets)
Cabinets that have no front frame. The cabinet doors are attached directly to the sides of the cabinet.

French-door unit
Typically side-by-side refrigerator doors above a freezer drawer.

Full Extension Drawer Guide
Cabinet drawer glides allow for the drawer to be pulled completely outside the cabinet to give access to the full depth of the drawer.

Full Overlay
Door styles that allow approximately 3/16" of face frame exposed around the sides, tops and bottoms of the doors. Wall cabinets have 7/16" exposed at the tops and bottoms of the doors.

Furniture board
Engineered board made from wood.

Gallery
A kitchen layout characterized by two parallel runs of cabinetry on opposing walls.

Gauge
The measurement of the thickness of stainless steel. The lower the gauge, the thicker the material.

Glaze finish
Additional steps in the finishing process that are applied to add depth and dimension to highlight door detail, wood color and the base finish color. Due to the hand wiped nature of glazing, final appearance will range from a consistent, even appearance to varied coverage.

Glazing
Industry term for a pane of glass in a window. The transparent materials in a window or door.

Gooseneck or high-arc faucet
Tall, arched spout that makes it easy to fill large or deep pots and tall vases.

Grab bars
Safety bars installed in bathtubs and showers to prevent falls. A device, usually installed on a wall, that provide support while rising from, sitting in, entering, or exiting a bathtub or shower.

Granite
A quartz-base stone with a tough, glossy appearance; granite is harder than marble. 

Hickory
A strong, heavy hardwood known for distinctive graining patterns. Contributing to its dramatic appearance is a wide variation in color and streaking, ranging from white to almost black. This contrast in color can appear in a single door panel. Hickory also contains random knots and wormholes that further contribute to the varied appearance. These exaggerated characteristics are to be expected and are considered to be part of the appeal of hickory cabinetry.

High/Low
A sink configuration with differing basin depths.

Honed finish
A satin rather than high-gloss finish achieved by removing the highly polished surface.

Hood insert
A liner for a custom made hood for housing the filter system, fan, and lights. Made from sheet metal or other non-combustible material.

Hutch
A two-part case piece that usually has closed storage on the bottom and open shelves on the top.

HVAC
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

Impervious tile
Tile least likely to absorb water.

Incandescent
Lighting produced when an electrical current runs through a poor conductor, such as a tungsten carbide filament in an incandescent bulb.

Indirect light
Light directed toward, then reflected from, a surface such as a wall or ceiling.

Induction heating elements
A surface that conducts heat magnetically to iron or steel cookware.

Inset Drawers/Inset Doors
Drawer and door fronts that are recessed to fit flush with the cabinet frame.

Island
An area of cabinets and countertops which can be accessed and walked around from all sides. Considered free standing.

L-shaped
A kitchen layout characterized by two perpendicular runs of cabinetry that form an L-shaped.

Laminate
Any thin material such as wood or plastic glued to the exterior of a cabinet, countertop or other surface.

Lamp
Another word for bulb.

Layout
A plan showing where cabinets, appliances, and fixtures will be located.
 
Lazy Susan
A corner cabinet on which the shelves are mounted on a vertical axle such that items may be retrieved by pushing on the shelves to turn them may also be called a lazy Susan. This type is usually found in kitchens. Closed, this type of lazy Susan appears to be two normal cabinets at right angles to each other. When pushed on, the cabinet "doors" reveal the shelves, which are circular except for the ninety degree cutout where the doors are mounted.

Lead time
The time between when a product or item is purchased to the actual delivery date.

Light rail
Decorative moulding usually applied to the bottom of wall cabinets providing a finished look. Specifically designed to help mask the installation of under cabinet lighting.

Maple
A close-grained hardwood that is predominantly white to creamy white in color, with occasional reddish-brown tones. While maple typically features uniform graining as compared to other wood species, characteristic markings may include fine brown lines, wavy or curly graining, bird pecks or mineral streaks. These traits are natural and serve to enhance maple's inherent beauty.

Made-to-order
A production environment where a product can be assembled after receipt of a customer's order. The key components used in the finishing process are planned and usually stocked in anticipation of a customer order. Receipt of an order initiates assembly of the customized product. This strategy is useful where a large number of end products can be assembled from common components.

Marble
A hard and durable limestone characterized by varied patterns and colors of veins.

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
A type of engineered wood.

Miter
Two angles joined together to form a continuous surface.

Molding
An embellishment in strip form, made of wood or other structural material, that is used to decorate or finish a surface, such as the wall of a room or around a door or window

Mortise
A rectangular recess cut in the edge of one piece to receive another, such as a tenon or-with hardware-a lockset.

Mosaic tile
(1-or 2-inch) vitreous tiles mounted on sheets or joined with adhesive strips.

Mudsetting
A method of installing ceramic stone tiles by setting them into a mortar bed.

Mullion doors
A style of cabinet door with glass panes used to create a more stylish appearance and the feeling of increased space. The inserts typically have vertical and horizontal dividing bars, which resemble windowpanes.

Multiple Molding Application
The use of more than one molding stacked or overlaid onto each other to achieve a grander and more elaborate effect.

Muntin
A small vertical or horizontal strip that divides window panes from each other.

Nailer
A piece of material attached to the main structure as a base for attaching subsequent items.

Needs assessment
In the context of the design process, gathering information about the client and their needs, wants, and desires for the design project as well as the physical characteristics of the jobsite.

Nomenclature
A code consisting of numbers and letters to identify cabinetry. Example: An SB36 would be a 36" wide sink base cabinet.

Oak
A strong, open-grained hardwood that ranges in color from white to pink and reddish tones. Streaks of green, yellow and even black may appear due to mineral deposits. Oak may also contain wormholes and wild, varying grain. The distinct graining is considered a desirable quality.

Oblique Drawing
All paraline drawings including oblique, diametric, isometric and trimetric have three characteristics which separate them from other drawing types: all vertical lines are parallel to each other; all horizontal lines are parallel to each other; and all lines indicating depth are parallel to each other.

Ogee
A molding with the shape of an S-shaped curve.

Onlay
Something applied or laid over something else.

Overlay
Something that covers or is laid over something else.

Overlay Doors/Drawers
Doors and drawer fronts that overlap the face frame when closed -- either partially or fully. These are the most common style in the U.S.

Partial Overlay
Overlay is the amount of front frame covered by the door and drawer. The exposed front frame is referred to as the “reveal.” The reveal on Partial Overlay cabinets is typically 1/2” to 3/4” inch. .

Patina
The natural finish on a wood or metal surface that results from age and polishing.

Pedestal lavatory
A free-standing fixture with a wide top and narrow base that conceals the plumbing.

Pendant
A lighting fixture hung from the ceiling containing one or more lamps.

Peninsula
An area of cabinets or counter fastened on one side which can be accessed and walk up to on three sides.

Perspective
A drawing that relies on the appearance of the space, giving depth to the items in the space and is not drawn to scale. Perspective drawings indicate a drawing with depth. A two-point perspective drawing has two vanishing points. Items get smaller as they approach the vanishing point. For example, think about telephone poles as they move away from the viewer.

Pocket door
A door that slides horizontally on a track and is typically moved inside a wall for storage.

Portfolio
A set of pictures (as drawings or photographs) either bound in book form or loose in a folder

Pot-filler faucet
Wall spigot that delivers cold water only, mounted near the range or cook top so cooks needn't carry heavy, water-filled pots from the sink.

Powder room
A small bathroom for guest near the public areas of the home. Consists of a sink and toilet.

Prefabricated
Standardized building sections that are created in a factory to be shipped and assembled in another location.

Preparation center
Long, uninterrupted counter for preparing food. Typically placed between the sink and the cooking surface, or the sink and the refrigerator.

Preparation Sink
A small sink that assists with food or drink preparation and cleanup; these sinks are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes, colors and materials.

Primary center
Three main work centers, including primary sink, cooking surface, and refrigeration storage.

Primary clean-up/prep sink
The sink used most frequently. If only one sink is planned it will be used for both clean-up and food preparation. A kitchen with primary and auxiliary sinks may separate these tasks.

Project Plan
In project management, a document that is to be used in executing and controlling a project. It may exist at a summary or a detailed level.

Project Schedule
In project management, a list of activities and their planned completion dates that collectively achieve project milestones.

Pull
Devices attached or built in that enable a person to open a drawer. Pulls are often referred to as stirrup grips and are in the shape of the letter "U."

Pull-Down Spray
A hose-connected, removable nozzle with the ability to disconnect from the faucet mount by pulling downward; this allows better nozzle flexibility and dexterity.

Pullout faucet
Two piece spout functioning as both a faucet and a pullout sprayer.

Racking
A condition causing a cabinet or other unit to become out of square. This may be an uneven floor or a corner that is not square. Installers use wooden shims to realign the box to prevent racking. This will allow the box to be level or plum.

Rail
One of the horizontal structural parts of a door panel or face frame of framed cabinets.

Rails
The horizontal members of a face frame.

Reach range
The measured distance off the floor within which a person can reach and grasp an item. The universal reach range refers to the distance where most people can reach an item, which is 15" to 48" off the floor.

 
Re-circulating (ductless) system
A kitchen ventilation system installed in a hood that pulls air through one or more filters, than exhaust the filtered air into the room; a metal mesh filter to remove grease is typical; an activated carbon filter to remove odors may be included

Receptacle
An outlet that supplies power for appliances and other plug-in devices.

Recessed fixture
General and/or task lighting that installs unobtrusively in the ceiling (only the bulb and lens are visible)

Recessed panel
Flat panel held inside the perimeter of a door. A flat panel recesses between the stiles and rails. See Flat panel

Rendering
A representation of a building, interior, etc executed in perspective. A 3-D representation of a kitchen or bath design. In CAD software, the process of generating an image from three-dimensional objects using viewpoint, texture, and lighting information. 

 
Replacement Factor
The percentage of time on average that an item will require replacement.

Replacement Kitchen
A kitchen remodel where the new cabinets and appliances are installed in the same locations as the old cabinets and appliances were installed.

Resurfacing
The placing of a supplemental surface on an existing surface in order to increase its strength or improve its conformation.

Retrofit
An item that replaces components originally installed on equipment; a modification to in-service equipment.

Reveal
Amount of frame visible around a door or overlay.

Roll-in shower
Shower without a threshold that is large enough for a wheelchair to enter.

Rough-in
Where the shower head or other plumbing fitting will be placed in the wall or floor.

Rustic Alder
Characterized by its light brown and reddish undertones and may contain a variety of pinholes, open and closed knots of various sizes and colors, small cracks bird pecks, mineral streaks, and grain variation. Some knots may have small holes through the panel. Larger holes will not be filled. In addition, the wood will contain color difference caused by variations in minerals found in the soil, creating visible mineral tracks. These variations are a desirable feature of the wood.

Scarf Joint
A joint between two straight pieces of trim or woodwork where each piece meets the other one on an angle other than 90 degrees (butt joint), such that any shrinkage will be less noticeable.

Schedule
A group of pages within the plans which have lists of like items specified for the home

Shelf Pins
Pieces of hardware that the shelf sits on, usually metal or plastic.

Sconce
A light fixture that is fixed to a wall.

Scope
The sum of the products and services to be provided as a project.

Scribing
The process of adjusting bumps and other irregularities in the wall by cutting and shaving a countertop or filler to fit.

Sheen
The surface glossiness, or luster, of paints, ranging from "flat," the dullest, to "gloss," the shiniest.

Shimming
The use of small pieces of wood or plastic to compensate for an existing floor or wall which is uneven and not plumb or level.

Sight lines
The range or visual field in direct line with a person's eyes, impacted by the position a person will be in when the space or product is being used. This is useful in planning heights of fixtures, fittings, lighting, windows, and more.

Sill
The portion of the door or window assembly at the bottom or floor, including the fixed and movable parts of the window or door and the fixed portion of the building into which the window or door mounts.

Single-hole or post-mount faucet
Faucet that needs just one hole in sink deck or countertop useful where space is limited.

Snack bar
An area of countertop space used for eating or snacking usually 36 or 42 inches off of the floor.

Soaking tub
Extra deep tub that allows the user to submerge to their neck.

Soffit
A lowered portion of a ceiling. The horizontal surface below the eave. A porch roof. The under surface of a lowered portion of the ceiling. A "bulkhead" in Canada. An enclosed area used to fill a space between the tops of the wall cabinets and the ceiling.

Solid Surfacing
A class of rigid surfacing materials made of acrylic and/or polyester resins mixed with alumina tryhydrate.

Solid wood panel
Center panel made up of boards that are joined or glued together to form the width of the center panel. Because natural woods have variations in color and grain pattern from board to board, these variations will be apparent in a solid wood door.

Spa tub
A large tub holding warm water having whirlpool action and seating for multiple users, hot tub.

Specifications
Descriptions, in words, of the materials to be used and the quality expected; can be either on the plans or as a separate document if they will complicate the drawing

Spill Light
An area of light which extends from the beam angle out to a point in the lamps cone of light where the candlepower drops to 10% of the candlepower at the center of the cone.

Stain
A finish applied to natural wood cabinets to enhance color and add protection.

Stile
One of the vertical structural parts of the door panel in a stile-and-rail door or the vertical members of a face framed cabinet.

Stock Cabinetry
Factory-made cabinets in standard sizes and shapes, often held in a manufacturer's or retailer's inventory until purchased. To reduce warehousing space, choices are kept to a minimum: a few common sizes, one or two wood species, and so on. This segment of the market has decreased substantially in recent years because of the number of options and the improved affordability of semicustom cabinets.

Structural Framing Plan
A drawing which illustrates how the building is assembled.

Studs
Framing members of the wall, usually 2x4s or 2x6s which the cabinets are fastened to.

Task lighting
Added lighting for specific tasks, like grooming, dressing, reading, etc. Lighting focused on a work area.

Thermofoil
Doors and drawer fronts that feature a shaped MDF core with a seamless vinyl laminate on the face and edges and a melamine laminate on the back. The vinyl laminate is applied to the MDF with an adhesive using heat and pressure to create a product with excellent wear and soil resistance properties.

Three-Hole Faucet
Three-hole faucets consist of two separate handles and a spout, or a single-handle faucet with an escutcheon plate to stylishly cover the vacant faucet holes.

Tile-in Sink
Tile-in sinks have flat, straight edges and square corners for a neat, flush fit with tiled surfaces.

Title Block
Space on drawings to include company, client information, job identification, drawing number, your name as the designer as well as the draftsperson's name, the date and scale.

Toe kick
An indented space in cabinetry near the floor to accommodate the feet while standing next to a cabinetry.

Tongue and Groove
A joint made by fitting a tongue on the edge of a board into a corresponding groove on another board.

Track lighting
Ceiling-mount electrified bar that houses movable and directional lights for task or accent purposes.

Traffic Patterns
The normal walkway or passage a person would go from one place to another.

Transfer Shower
A shower open on one side with a seat adjacent to the opening, and grab bars on all three sides, that allows for a person to transfer from a wheelchair to the seat.

Transom
A horizontal window set above a door or other windows.

 
Trim panels
A method to cover appliance fronts to help them blend with surrounding cabinets or present a different finish.

Two-Hole Faucet
Two-hole faucets consist of a single-hole faucet paired with an accessory such as a side spray.

U-shape
A kitchen layout characterized by three runs of cabinetry joined perpendicularly to form a U-shape.

Undercounter Sink
Undercounter sinks mount beneath the counter for use with solid-surface, granite, stone or blended stone countertops.

Under mount sink
Rimless sink, recessed below tile, stone, or solid surfacing countertops.

Updraft ventilation systems
A kitchen ventilation system that includes a hood over a cooking surface to capture the air borne by-products of cooking and a fan to pull air up; captured air is either exhausted to the outside or filtered and re-circulated into the room, depending on the system

Uplight
A light fixture that casts light onto the ceiling.

Utility Sink
Large sinks serving a multitude of purposes, from laundry and garden cleanup to pet washing.

Vanity
Bathroom cabinet with the lavatory on the type.

Veneer
A thin sheet of material bonded to one or more other materials. Plywood is one example of a veneer material.

Vessel lavatory
A lavatory bowl or basin that sits on top of the counter or ledge.

Visible Object Lines
Solid lines used to show wall cabinets, tall cabinets, countertop surfaces, flooring, furniture, some appliances and any other item not covered or hidden in any way.

Vitreous china
A ceramic material fired at high temperatures to form a nonporous, glass-like material.

Wainscot
A material used to clad the lower portion of a wall.

Wainscoting
An application of wood paneling up to the middle or lower half of a wall

Wall-mount Sink
Wall-mount sinks are constructed with an integrated backsplash and hang on a bracket.

Water closet
A term for an indoor privy where water was used to wash down human waste.

Wet wall
A wall containing supply lines and soil and waste lines usually constructed of 2X6's or 2X8's.

Whirlpool
A bathing fixture equipped with jets around the bottom to circulate warm water under the pressure of a pump.

Witness Lines
Terminate dimension lines with arrows, dots or slashes; also known as extension lines.

Wood grain
pattern and texture produced in wood.

Wood species
Different types of hardwoods or softwoods. Examples are maple, oak, cherry and hickory

Work aisle
Space needed to work at the kitchen work centers.

Work center
Comprised of an appliance or sink, surrounding landing/work area, and storage.

Work Triangle
The distance between the three primary work centers (cooking surface, clean-up/prep primary sink, and refrigeration). Ideally between 12 and 26 feet in total length.