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Glossary Terms

mid-century modern kitchen with light brown cabinets, white countertops, dark floors and a white marble backsplash

Mid-century modern

Mid-century modern broadly describes architecture, furniture and graphic design from the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern kitchens often feature natural wood, clean, geometric shapes and bold accent colors.

View of study of book shelves and desk area with Bilotta millwork , chair, with the door open looking into a bedroom

Millwork

Millwork cabinets are custom made according to a client’s specifications and the exact dimensions of the space. Because they are custom built for a space, they can be installed without any alteration. Casework cabinets are factory-made components that are available in different sizes and are fit into the space during installation with the use of molding and other components.

white kitchen with mirror front cabinets and blue and yellow accents

Mirror-front cabinets

Mirror-front cabinets are kitchen or bathroom cabinets that have mirrors on the front of the doors. They can make the space appear larger and add a touch of elegance to home design.

Contemporary kitchen features custom glass-front Bilotta cabinets and modern wet bar with granite backsplash and countertops.

Mitered Edge

A mitered edge involves cutting the edges of two pieces of stone, typically at a 45-degree angle, to form a seamless joint for a countertop.

kitchen with mitre joint cabinets

Mitre joint

A mitre joint refers to the joining of two precision cut pieces of cabinetry or molding, usually at an angle.

kitchen cabinets with mortise and tenon joints

Mortise and tenon joint

A mortise and tenon joint connects two pieces of wood which connects the joints at right angles. Mortise and tenon joints are generally very strong and stable.

white kitchen cabinets with mullion design on glass cabinet doors

Mullion

A mullion is the decorative wood (strips or a design) over the glass of a window pane.

traditional kitchen with a ogee edge countertop. countertops are white marble, and the brown kitchen island cabinets contrast with the white cabinets through the rest of the kitchen. The cabinets have silver hardware to match the task lighting, and there is a window banquette seating area.

Ogee edge

An ogee edge on a countertop or on cabinetry has a concave arch that flows into a convex arch. Ogee edges are frequently seen in more traditional home designs.

close up of a wood cabinet with olive knuckle hinges

Olive knuckle hinge

An olive knuckle hinge is a football-shaped hinge that is visible on the exterior of a cabinet door when the door is in the closed position.

custom kitchen with open shelving on a white wall with dark cabinets

Open shelving

Open shelving can replace or augment upper cabinets in a kitchen. With open shelving, items may be showcased and easily accessed.

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