There’s nothing quite like the look of
a custom-designed kitchen, with its
nearly seamless, flush cabinetry and
integrated appliances. However, there’s
nothing quite like the tab for one of
these kitchens either. Often, when I
design a new kitchen, my clients challenge
me to give them that upscale, custom
look, but without completely
breaking the bank.
Battle of the Bulge
A major contributor to the sleek
look of a high-end kitchen is the builtin
refrigerator, yet thousands of dollars
can be tied up in that appliance
and the unique demands of its installation.
Because these appliances are 24
inches deep, they install flush with
the fronts of standard 24-inch-deep
base cabinets. However, built-in refrigerators
are not stand-alone appliances;
they have no