An apron-front sink includes a basin, a rim located at an upper portion of the basin, and an apron comprising a front member. The front member extends downward from the rim and laterally between a first end and an opposite second end. The first and second ends of the apron extend outwardly beyond the rim such that the apron is wider than the basin and the rim.

Pre-fabricated, custom pre-designed, high-density engineered solid surface products, including countertops and other architectural surfaces such as vertical wall surfaces and decorative panels and a method of manufacture of unitary custom-fit interior and exterior engineered solid surface products that are stain resistant, moisture impervious, UV resistant, acid resistant, dimensionally stable, abrasion and impact resistant, and are glazed to produce unique decorative and utilitarian surfaces in a wide range of colors and textures, including artistic, one-of-a-kind works. The glaze surface includes exterior vertical edges on countertops and back-splashes that are continuous with the top surface color and design. Optional flaming (open flame treatment or flame painting) or texturing of the post-glazed surface produces in a wide range of finishes, including a leather-look finish for crazed glazes. The invention includes custom-glazed monolithic engineered solid surface products that do not require site cutting, as a result of the inventive process.

The present invention relates to a structural element, in particular a furniture element and particularly preferably a kitchen furniture element, having at least two frame elements and having at least one connection part by which the frame elements are connected, wherein the frame elements span a space whose shape depends on the angle between the frame elements.

Modular outdoor kitchen components and methods of providing modular outdoor kitchen components are described herein. The modular outdoor kitchen components include a monolithic base having: a first end; a second end opposed to the first end, the second end being configured to receive a top member thereon; and at least four walls extending between the first end and the second end. Each of the at least four walls have an interior face and an exterior face. The interior faces co-operate to define an interior cavity of the monolithic base. At least one wall of the at least four walls have an opening therein, the opening being configured to receive a first insertable component. The first insertable component extends inwardly from the opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.

Modular outdoor kitchen components and methods of providing modular outdoor kitchen components are described herein. The modular outdoor kitchen components include a monolithic base having: a first end; a second end opposed to the first end, the second end being configured to receive a top member thereon; and at least four walls extending between the first end and the second end. Each of the at least four walls have an interior face and an exterior face. The interior faces co-operate to define an interior cavity of the monolithic base. At least one wall of the at least four walls have an opening therein, the opening being configured to receive a first insertable component. The first insertable component extends inwardly from the opening into the cavity of the monolithic base.

An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m.sup.2. The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission T.sub.L of less than 60%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 30. The item of equipment also includes at least one light source to materialize one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate. The at least one light source is positioned straight above the substrate. The item of equipment also includes at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of heating element(s).

A wheeled kitchen apparatus with a collapsible work surface includes a wheeled cabinet with a cabinet top and four cabinet sides. The cabinet top has a surface with an opening accommodating a basin, and also has a heating unit. The cabinet has four extensions located at the four cabinet sides. The four extensions are configurable between at least two positions including a first position that laterally extends the surface of the top of the cabinet and a second position in which the extensions fold down along the sides of the cabinet. The unit can include running water, including hot and cold water, and can also include an oven. The collapsible work surface permits the apparatus to fit through classroom doors and therefore usable in every school environment. The shape of the extensions, when configured in the upward position, safely moves school-age children away from the potentially dangerous heating unit and other equipment that may pose harm if within reach of the children.

An assembly includes a cabinet including an opening in a front face thereof and an apron-front sink coupled to the cabinet that includes a basin having a width that is less than a width of the opening, and an apron extending laterally between a first end and an opposite second end. The apron is positioned forward of the front face of the cabinet and the first and second ends of the apron extend beyond the opening to conceal the opening.

A method of installing an apron-front sink to a cabinet includes inserting a portion of an apron-front sink through an opening in a front panel of a cabinet. The apron-front sink has an apron that is wider than the opening and conceals edges of the opening.

A kitchen sink and cabinet assembly includes an apron-front sink including at least one basin and an apron positioned forward of the at least one basin and a standard cabinet base that includes a front wall. A first side wall and a second side wall are coupled to the front wall, and the first and second side walls each have a height of approximately 34.5 inches and are separated from each other by a distance selected from the group consisting of approximately 30, 33, and 36 inches. The cabinet includes a drawer opening located in the front wall above a door. The apron extends in front of the front wall of the cabinet and is wider than the drawer opening such that the drawer opening is concealed by the apron when the apron is installed on the standard cabinet base.