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• Junction Box

  An enclosure where wires connect; all splices must be in an accessible box, never buried in a wall. A common code violation in DIY work.

• Kitchen Island

  A freestanding cabinet/counter unit with access on multiple sides, adding work surface, storage, and often seating. NKBA recommends 42–48…

• Instant Hot Water Dispenser

  A small dedicated tap delivering near-boiling water on demand from an under-sink tank. A convenience add that needs a dedicated outlet an…

• Kitchen Soffit / Bulkhead

  The boxed-in space between the top of wall cabinets and the ceiling. Removing it for taller cabinets or open ceiling is a common but cost…

• Inset Doors

  Doors and drawer fronts set flush inside the face frame rather than overlaying it. A precise, premium look that costs more and is sensiti…

• Kitchen Work Zones

  A modern alternative to the work triangle that organizes the kitchen by activity — prep, cooking, cleanup, storage, and serving — rather…

• Induction Cooktop

  A cooktop that heats ferrous cookware directly by electromagnetic induction — fast, efficient, and cool-surface — but requires compatible…

• L-Shaped Kitchen

  Cabinetry on two perpendicular walls forming an L, opening the remaining space for a table or island. A flexible, common layout that keep…