One of the reasons why a St. Charles Kitchen can be so individual and so snugly fitted to the space is the large number of sizes in which the standard units are available. Units are made in graduations of 3" in width. While sizes are standard, the units themselves are not pre-fabricated and stocked, but each one is made and finished as part of a particular kitchen. When required, units of special dimensions can be furnished.
WALL UNITS—These are made in four heights. The 36" height with three shelves provides the greatest lineal storage space. For short persons, or where maximum use of wall space is not required, the 30" height with two shelves is suitable. The 18" and 243/8" high units are usually used over refrigerators and ranges. All wall units are 123/4" deep, which is ample for the largest dinner plate. Shelves are adjustable.
BASE UNITS—These are made in two types,--,cupboard and drawer. The cupboard type is somewhat lower in cost than the drawer unit. Has one shelf which is adjustable. Drawer units make contents accessible with less stooping and reaching. Cupboard cabinets may be fitted with sliding shelves, affording this same convenience.
SINK FRONT—This is joined to the units on each side of the sink so as to enclose the compartment in which the plumbing is installed and give a flush, unified appearance to the complete ensemble. Furnished with bottom plate of rust-resistant material.
FULL HEIGHT UNITS—Where adapted to the kitchen design, these units have the advantage of making full use of wall space. They can be equipped for utility storage as shown below, having shelves spaced as needed, and for implement storage or utensil storage.
FILLERS—In order to design the kitchen to fit accurately the room dimensions it is often necessary to use inter-mediate fillers between two units as shown in the illustration. These are made in any required width for both upper and base units. When units fit next to a wall, fillers are used between them and the wall, furnished in any required width. For L or U kitchens there are corner fillers both upper and lower. Also standard, but designed to meet certain specific conditions encountered in laying out a custom-built kitchen, are the units illustrated on this page.
UPPER CORNER UNITS— Full use of the corner space in an L or U arrangement is gained by use of one of these units. The one with the front at an angle gives easy access to the entire corner, adds usable storage space and provides an attractive touch to the kitchen design, particularly when used with a glass door. The other type provides access through the door on one end which is exposed. i he other end hts snugly into the cor-ner and is concealed by the units on the adjoining wall.
LOWER CORNER UNIT— This is made in the same style as the rectangular upper unit with part of the cabinet extending into the corner. Access to the entire space is through the door on the exposed portion.
CURVED END UNIT—This has an aesthetic as well as utili-tarian value. By rounding off the end of a series of base units it prevents bumps against projecting corners. Adds beauty to the kitchen design by use of the classic principle of the curved line.
DIVIDER UNIT—This is designed to separate the kitchen proper from the dining area. At the same time it pro-vides handy storage for china and glassware, with access from kitchen or alcove through the doors on each side.
RECESSED SINK FRONT—The recess provides additional knee room while working at the sink either while sitting or standing.
BASE UNIT WITH FULL HEIGHT DOOR—By dispensing with the usual shallow drawer at the top of a cupboard unit, addi-tional space is gained for storing extra tall articles such as an electric mixer. The single shelf may be raised or lowered as desired. Made with one door as shown and also with two doors.
GLASS DOORS—Any wall unit door or upper door of a full height unit not more than 21" wide may be equipped with glass panel. Illustration shows diagonal corner wall unit.
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