Reddit reviews Rev-A-Shelf RAS-ML-HDCR Heavy-Duty Spring Loaded Appliance Lift Assist Mechanism for Custom Shelves, Chrome
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Package Contents:(1) Heavy Duty Lift (Assist) System and mounting hardwareShould not be used in cabinets above 21"Can be used with many different widths with a minimum base cabinet frame opening of 12.5"Full height cabinet required, simply supply your own custom shelfSpring loaded system gently assists the movement of small appliances to counter heightW:12 to 24, D:22-1/2", H:20-5/8", Weight:14.96 lbs.
From working in a vet clinic for the past four years, I can say that stuff like this happens all. the. time. Usually because cats are unpredictable and like to rub up against your legs. I think it's their idea of playing chicken.
Items dropped on cats:
A FULL water bottle for a water cooler (18L commercial size). Hit the exact right place to shear the head off of the femur; referred to orthopedist and cat healed well enough.
CRT TV. Cat was DOA.
Car wheel with tire. Severe concussion, broken jaw and several teeth, possible skull fracture; ultimately euthanised at recommendation of critical care practice.
Have you looked at getting one of these? They're a real back- and knee-saver.
Here you go. As you can see that's a tilt head in the product photos on Amazon. And in the stowed position it leaves room below for a storage pullout. With a larger mixer the available storage is reduced. That model is the one I've used several times and I haven't seen one quit yet. It is spring loaded to produce the lift, and the springs appear to be high quality enough to last at least a decade. The first one I installed was in a very tight galley kitchen such that when it was in use the projection into the galley passage from the countertop edge limited movement a bit. But you could still get around it.
Also I hereby second u/jellis811800's recommendation of all drawers below the counter (with the obvious exception of the lifter, and the sink base, etc.) if you can afford it. Full extension. High weight capacity drawer boxes. Drawers add dollars to a cabinet order big time. But imho drawers below the counter vastly expand the useful storage. I believe most people soon find themselves unwilling to remove one or two heavy Le Creuset casseroles to get to something in back when it is on a bottom shelf near floor level. Full extension, heavy duty drawers fix that.
On that note I'll also add I am particularly fond of the Blum TANDEMBOX system. I'll admit it isn't fine furniture featuring fancy dovetail joinery. But they can be configured in a nearly infinite variety of ways, at the high end are stronger by far than any other system, and fully adjustable, and most importantly easily repaired. If it should become damaged in daily use any one of the components can simply be replaced without having to build a new drawer. Drawers are the hardest working components of any cabinet system. And they do get damaged. As a point of reference I once built a vertical file system for my wife with high capacity TANDEMBOX and I was able to stand on them when fully extended (I'm over 250 lbs) and they only barely sagged. Blum components are available from lots of cabinet builders, but sometimes only as an extra option.
I've seen this lift out shelf used very effectively - you can stash appliances away AND bring them to counter height when needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Rev-Shelf-RAS-ML-HDCR-Height-Cabinet/dp/B0042QB6M4
Hahah oh dear. My stupid thumbs apparently can't copy properly in my phone... that was from a comment in a whole other sub. Lol (also forgive my inability to post a clean, succinct link...)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0042QB6M4/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1503419492&sr=1-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Rev-A-Shelf&dpPl=1&dpID=51jf91TiAuL&ref=plSrch
If you are a power user, consider one or two Cat5 outlets from your home network. Perhaps coaxial if your want a TV somewhere in there for the cook.
In wall speakers for tunes; extra points if they are Bluetooth.
Under cabinet lighting everywhere you can put it.
For the mixer, one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Rev-Shelf-RAS-ML-HDCR-Height-Cabinet/dp/B0042QB6M4
Matter of fact, look at the Rev-a-shelf website. You will not believe all the kitchen cool stuff they've got.
BIG ass pantry. You can never have enough space........
The biggest, deepest kitchen sink you can afford. So much more useful.
A pot filler at the stove.
R.O. water available at both the main and prep sinks. Do not put the filters under the sinks. Run the plumbing to a utility room and install the whole filter assembly out there. Crawling under the sink to change them truly sucks. You will thank me for this as you get older.
For the kitchen cabinets...for the lowers; try to order big deep drawers instead of cabinet doors. Much easier to load and unload.
For the plumbing, try to avoid 90 degree bends as much as possible. At some point, some time, you will have to snake it. And 45 degree bends are MUCH easier to run the snake through. Trust me on this. And plumbing clean-outs. Put them in while you can.
And lastly, a night light. My SIL gave us a canvas print from HobbyLobby that states "Best coffee in town - always good. 5 cents" I mounted an outlet up high on one wall, and mounted a soft white frosted LED light. Hung the print over it. This glows gently 24/7. So I can hit the kitchen at 2 AM without having to turn on any lights. Brilliant!