Patent ID: 7338139

Claim:
A cabinet storage system, the system comprising: two opposing side members, the side members running the height of the cabinet system; a top member and a bottom member, the top and bottom members connecting the side members at a top and a bottom of the cabinet system, respectively; and a counter connecting the side members at an area of the cabinet system that is between the top and bottom members; a first kitchen appliance receiving space defined between the counter and the bottom member, the first kitchen appliance receiving space being configured to receive a compact refrigerator; a second kitchen appliance receiving space defined between the counter and the top member, the second kitchen appliance receiving space being configured to receive a microwave, the counter defining a support surface upon which the microwave is supported; at least one shelf positioned between the second kitchen appliance receiving space and the top member; at least one drawer positioned between the first kitchen appliance receiving space and the counter; and a rear member that covers a back area of the cabinet system only between the counter and the top member; wherein the first and second kitchen appliance receiving areas, the at least one shelf, and the at least one drawer are all aligned vertically, a maximum height of the cabinet system is greater than a maximum width of the cabinet system, and a maximum width of the cabinet system is substantially equal to a width of the first kitchen appliance receiving area plus a material thickness of each of the opposing side members.