Under-counter appliances have
been around for a long time —
the dishwasher made its first appearance
in the late 40s. Today, the category
includes refrigerators, freezers,
ice makers, wine coolers, ovens,
warming drawers, and trash compactors,
too. Many of these units are
installed in state-of-the-art kitchens,
and not just to save space. Undercounter
appliances are also used in
other rooms of the home. And even
though we refer to these appliances as
under-counter, there are many other
appropriate, and in some cases far
better, installation locations.
Dishwashers
We’re accustomed to installing the
dishwasher below the counter, and
that’s fine, but consider raising it off
the floor. I usually recommend anywhere
from 6 to 16 inches off the
floor. It’s easier to use