FAQ

• The first step to buying a modular kitchen is to have a complete understanding of the available space.
• Remember the kitchen triangle concept to consider movement between the stove, sink and refrigerator for a smooth flow.
• It is important to plan your electrical fixtures smartly, depending on the appliances you will need.
• Lastly, make the best use of available space with organizers for your household items.

• L-shaped kitchens are one of the best-selling kitchen layouts. This design offers an easy and efficient workspace. It allows appliances and cabinets to be installed along right-angled walls with an open area in the center. This makes it a great choice for small kitchens or open-plan spaces where you wish to add an island.
• Parallel (Galley) layout works well in small spaces as they only require one to two meters between each side and provide ample storage. It is also easy to create a working triangle in this layout, where your sink, refrigeration and oven are within easy reach, making a busy kitchen easier to navigate.

There are plenty of ways to accessorize your kitchen to increase storage:

• Use the wall tiling space to add midway accessories that can stack your spices, cutlery, paper napkin & foil dispenser.
• Move your non-essential vessels to the loft space.
• Add drawers for easy access and organising. Oil pull-outs, corner accessories such as carousel, magic corner, lemans corner utilise kitchen spaces optimally.
• Install tall units with basket storage to allow the organization of essentials like cereals, pulses etc.

The best material for a modular kitchen is BWR(boiling water resistant) / BWP (boiling water proof) ply. The other recommended materials include particle board and high-density-high-moisture resistant board, commonly known as HDHMR. These are core materials for carcass/internal boxes.

PVC is not good for kitchen cabinets since it is made of plastic and plastic does not do well at high temperatures. But, it is widely used as skirting material for kitchen base units due to its water-resistant capability.

The best material for a modular kitchen is BWR(boiling water resistant) / BWP (boiling water proof) ply. The other recommended materials include particle board and high-density-high-moisture resistant board, commonly known as HDHMR. These are core materials for carcass/internal boxes.

• Drawers – wire baskets, cutlery organizers, tandem drawers
• Oil pull-outs
• Corner units – carousel, magic corner, lemans corner
• Tall units with basket storage to help organize essentials like cereals, pulses etc.

The units of a modular kitchen are:

• Kitchen base units – below the counter
• Kitchen wall units – overhead storage
• Tall units – groceries, syrups etc
• Kitchen sink units – detergent holder, dustbins
• Tall units – built-in appliances
• Hob units

Modular kitchens can be designed within a budget of less than Rs 1 lakhs. The minimum price for a kitchen with accessories such as tandem drawers, a cutlery drawer, storage for utensils/Thali, a place for oil bottle/spice rack in a pre laminated ply/laminate suede finish starts at Rs. 1.2L. This kitchen covers all the essential storage required for a kitchen.

A modular kitchen typically costs anywhere from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakhs, depending on your choices. The price depends on certain factors such as:

• Size of the kitchen
• Cabinet material and finish
• Accessories
• Appliances

The appliances of a modular kitchen include

• Sink
• Hob or cooktop for cooking
• Chimney (advisable to control kitchen smoke)
• other appliances such as oven, microwave, dishwasher, fryer – depending on what you need.

• Size of the kitchen
• Cabinet material and finish
• Accessories
• Appliances