An outdoor kitchen modular assembly includes a plurality of kitchen modules formed from a plurality of components which can be flat-packed. The components include a generally planar pan serving as a base with structural components supporting the planar pan. The structural components include means to interconnect the module to an adjacent module.

A method and apparatus for maintaining a fixed distance between two cabinets during installation are provided. An elongated rail with two stops and two clamps are used. The stops are fixed to the elongated rail with opposing faces placed the fixed distance apart. The assembly is placed between the cabinets and a clamp is used to pinch a cabinet wall of each cabinet against a stop. The cabinets are installed and the apparatus is removed. In some embodiments a second apparatus may be used, one at the top of the cabinets and one at the bottom.

A sink is provided. The sink includes a basin having a front wall. The sink includes a rim supported at and extending outwardly from an upper end of the front wall in a substantially horizontal orientation. The sink includes an apron extending from the rim. The apron extends vertically between a top wall and an opposing bottom wall and laterally between a first side wall and an opposing second side wall. The apron is coupled to the basin only at the top wall of the apron by the rim. The apron extends laterally outward past the rim such that a first rear edge of the first side wall and a second rear edge of the second side wall are spaced apart from the rim.

In accordance with the present invention, a device and method of buffering a surface while still maintaining the surface's visual appearance is disclosed. This invention relates to protecting a surface from deformation from objects placed on the surface while at the same time maintaining the surface's visual clarity and appearance. This invention may include the use of a sheet of silicone, some of the disclosed embodiments of which are uniquely configured with concave cavities and convex protrusions, and a wetting agent to achieve the stated buffering and visual appearance of the surface.

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 less than 10, a haze of less than 30% and a light transmission T.sub.L of less than 10%. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and 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 light source(s).

A pull-out basket for kitchen cupboard, having a basket and two sliding rail structures on which the two sliding rail structures are mounted; each of the sliding rail structures contains a fixed slot; a middle section of the fixed slot is mounted with a hydraulic damper; an outer side of the second sliding gear rack is provided with a position limiting guiding slot; the position limiting guiding slot is connected with a first sliding gear rack through a gear; the first sliding gear rack is mounted with a sliding slot; the hydraulic damper has a cylinder; an end of the cylinder is connected with a piston rod; the piston rod and a tensile resilient member is connected with a connection block; the connection block is connected with a locking block; a hanging hook is connected onto the sliding slot.

A pull-out basket for kitchen cupboard, having a basket and two sliding rail structures on which the two sliding rail structures are mounted; each of the sliding rail structures contains a fixed slot; a middle section of the fixed slot is mounted with a hydraulic damper; an outer side of the second sliding gear rack is provided with a position limiting guiding slot; the position limiting guiding slot is connected with a first sliding gear rack through a gear; the first sliding gear rack is mounted with a sliding slot; the hydraulic damper has a cylinder; an end of the cylinder is connected with a piston rod; the piston rod and a tensile resilient member is connected with a connection block; the connection block is connected with a locking block; a hanging hook is connected onto the sliding slot.

An item of equipment includes a worktop formed of at least one substrate made of transparent monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m.sup.2, provided with a coating to exhibit a haze of greater than 15%, a light transmission T.sub.L of less than 80% and an opacity indicator of greater than 50. 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 light source occurs straight above the substrate, for a display by projection, or under the substrate, for a display by transmission through 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).

An appliance includes at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m.sup.2. The substrate has a luminosity L* lower than 10, a haze lower than 30% and a light transmission T.sub.L lower than 10%. The appliance 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 being located under the substrate and being hidden thereby when the at least one light source is turned off. The appliance also includes at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop and/or wirelessly with at least one external element. The appliance does not include any heating elements.

The present disclosure provides systems, components, and methods for leveling millwork. In one or more implementations, a millwork leveling device and/or kit for leveling millwork include a track, a first leveling post, and a second leveling post. The leveling posts are movably positionable along the track. The first leveling post has a first adjustable height and the second leveling post has a second adjustable height. The device and/or kit may further include a plate associated with the first leveling post, the plate having one or more through holes and attaching a finishing piece thereto.