Moduler Kitchen:

Interiors of Kitchen matters as it increases the beauty of you room. There has been many new concept that revolves around in developing kitchen , The latest concepts is termed as “ Modular Kitchen “.Modular Kitchen is a term used for the modern kitchen furniture layout consisting of modules (units) of cabinets made of diversified materials which hold accessories inside, which can facilitate the effective usage of the spaces in a kitchen.

Modular kitchen systems consist of standardized units pre-fabricated in a huge array of materials, available in varied hues and with a neat finishing. They come in different price ranges and thus, very easily fit into the budget of people wanting a modular kitchen system. A regular modular kitchen system will generally consist of standardized units for the floor and wall. The units are usually deep to house electrical appliances and kitchen utensils of varied shapes and sizes.

Modular kitchen can be applied to any size or shape as per your requirements. In order to make you modular kitchen, there are various accessories & fittings available in the market with various shapes and styles. In order to give your apartment a fancy and delicate loo, Modular Kitchen has been a need of the hour which enhances the beauty.

Type of Modular Kitchen Design

Modular Kitchens are available in a variety of designs. Various types are as follows: Single Line Kitchen, Galley Kitchen, Island Kitchen, Parallel Counters, an L- shaped kitchen, U-shaped-kitchen, C- shaped kitchen..

Designing of Island Kitchen can be useful if you have large kitchen or if you want an open spaced kitchen. Hob is included in such design which can be dis advantageous as Indian Kitchen do not have underground pipelines. This makes it difficult to conceal the gas pipeline

Single line kitchen - If you have narrow space with a long wall with no windows and doors, you can choose to place all the primary activity areas in a straight line. However, it makes you walk a lot and placing the sink in between food preparation area and cooking area may reduce walking a bit. It is suitable for one or two people, this kitchen can be fitted into a very narrow space. The units and appliances are all lined up along one wall. Place the sink in the middle and choose built-under appliances so you don't lose any of the limited worktop space. The room should be at least 2 meters wide to allow enough space for two people to pass each other. The single line kitchen is often a corridor and through traffic can be a problem. Eating will have to take place elsewhere, unless a pull-out or flap-down unit can be incorporated.

Cooking Island Design kitchen - Very popular in contemporary kitchen design an independent island unit allows the cook to socialize with guests or family members in the living or dining area while working. You can either have a sink on the island or the cooktop with canopy above as a focal point ofkitchen arrangement.

L-shaped kitchen - You can use two adjacent walls on a corner for this kitchen shape. There is minimum traffic here and so it is ideal for families. You may separate sink, cooking range and refrigerator by placing countertops between them. It takes less space too and can be easily combined with a dining room.

Parallel Counters Kitchen- In this type of kitchen two countertops run parallel to each another along opposite walls. The cooking range is associated with one countertop and the dish washing area with the opposite one. In this type of kitchen plan there is a corridor between the two countertops in which you can stand and work. Carrying utensils from the cooking range to the dish washing area is easy in this type of kitchen design. You also get more space to place your utensils and knick knacks

U-shaped kitchen - The U shaped kitchen is the most efficient and versatile. It is compact and efficient. It is Ideal for gourmet meal preparation and culinary experts, it allows maximum storage space and worktop as it uses three full walls for maximum convenience.

C Shape Kitchen: It allows you to optimise movements within the space marked off by the worktops. Sliding doors conceal the work area and make it possible to create an exclusive dining room.

Modular Kitchen Accessories: The steel pullouts, trays and racks are sold by weight, and it will be much cheaper if you buy them from the suppliers in wholesale markets directly. The costs in the showrooms will be huge. On an average a steel pullout weighs anywhere from 3 to 4 kgs. But just because you are getting them cheap don't use only steel pullouts in your cabinets. You could have a few glass shuttered cabinets with glass shelves to display fancy crockery. Glass shelves are cheaper and modular too. You could also go with thin ply shelves that are fitted with sliding channels so you can access stuff at the back of the cabinet. Modular kitchen interior accessories have various segments into it. Here are the basic accessories which can be included in the modular kitchen design:-

Dishwashers:- Various dishwashers vary sizes which depend on the capacity and the place setting of the dishwasher you are using. It may also depend on the rinse cycles and various washing styles.

Chimneys: - In modular Kitchens chimney is used to expel smoke from the kitchen. Big varieties of chimneys are available in the market with different unique features in them. Some of have a tendency to clean automatically and some are cleaned manually. Microwave Ovens: - One can buy different products considered under this category like Convection toaster, cookers, Microwaves, Dinnerware etc. They can reduce the work load to a greater extent.

Cooking Range:-The cooking range is the most important part of the kitchen as it helps you to develop good and healthy food. The cooking range consists of multiple burners and helps in keeping a kitchen clutter free.

Shutters: - Today, shutters are in full trend and it's easy to place kitchen crockery in them as well. These shutters are quite durable and reliable. Their quality helps us to maintain them easily.

Modular Kitchen Price and Budget Designing Modular Kitchen can be expensive but it totally depends on the space, accessory used (like kitchen chimney, or burner.) and of course space utilized in designing kitchen. Prices can range anywhere betwen Rs 50-20 lakh Roca a luxorous Kitchen maker brand can charge you atleast 4 lac for designing your kitchen. Basic Size can be anywhere between 9ft x 10ft. Large size kitchen with a dimension of 13ft x 18 ft kitchen could cost between Rs 10-20 lakh. You can check the modular kitchen website links to get a more sense of the prices. Time to design your kitchen can vary from 5 to 10 days.Local brands will be cheaper; however you should ensure that you do not compromise on material or design.

Brands of Kitchen Maker: There are best brands in India which can be compared with the best of European countries to name some of them like Kitchen World, Godrej, Prestige, Donna Rossi, Sleek Kitchen, Roca, Hacker, etc.