Don Wiss wrote:
On Sat, 08 Jul 2006, Robert Gammon wrote:


The issue is that 36 inches is designed for the 'standard' American
male/female at 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 10 inches of height.


I don't know about the 'standard,' but the average is 5' 5" for women and
5' 9" for men.


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


Have you actually worked at a 32" counter for a length of time? How about
platforms at the places where you want to be higher? Your stove and
dishwasher are still going to be at the 36" height.


Cooktop, Rangetop solve the height problem here.

I have worked at a 36inch height in this house for 25 years, and it is
uncomfortable. Wife frequently stands on tip toes while working on
counters.

Wall ovens get the oven off the floor and roughly at eye level, or
bottom rack at roughly the same level as the counter.

Dishwasher yes, has to have a 36 inch section, so does dedicated ice maker.

EVERYTHING else can be at 32 inches.
I don't care if this is a non-standard customization, I don't intend to
EVER sell this house.


So then your estate gets screwed.

Well, Estate tax laws are fluid, so what we know about them thru 2010
says don't worry. Who knows what Estate taxes will be like in 25
years??? None of us have crystal balls to see the future with, none of
us have time machines. Politics and federal cash flow will, as always,
affect estate taxation.

I just won't worry about it. If my son needs to sell this house to pay
the estate taxes, fine. But I do not think that will be necessary.