MDT at Paragon Home Inspections, LLC wrote:
We want to build a new house and I am looking for resources that can get
us 32 inch counter height, as that will be MUCH more comfortable for us


You can take 1-1/2" or so off standard cabinet height by trimming the
cabinets at the base - you just lose toe-kick height. Much beyond that,
you are in custom cabinet territory.

For starters, keep in mind that standard floor-standing appliances such
as ranges are generally designed to match standard cabinet height -
the biggest problem will be the dishwasher, which is designed to fit
standard counter tops.

So you will need to be thinking in terms of cook tops, wall or under
counter ovens, custom dishwasher cabinetry, etc, and you need to
specify other stuff to match, for example plumbing for deep sinks with
disposers and the like, as these will be sitting closer to the floor
than plumbers expect.

Also, when planning remember that you will be losing a good deal of
drawer space under the counters.

Michael Thomas, Paragon Home Inspection, LLC, Chicago IL
mdtATparagoninspectsDOTcom


Ok Dishwasher, dedicated ice maker WILL be problems, so some areas will
HAVE to use 36 inch counters.

Rangetops and cooktops solve the range height problem.

1.5 inches gained by sawing off the kick plate is a good idea, but only
partially solves the issue.

Yes, Full custom to get down to 32 inches seems to be the true solution.