(8 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)In the last article we introduced the modular kitchen concept. Today we talk about the various zones involved in the modular kitchen.
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A well planned modular kitchen would involve/cover all essential zones:
- Zone for consumables
- Zone for non-consumables
- Zone for cleaning
- Zone for preparation
- Zone for cooking
Depending on the space available, you could add/remove the least essential zone in accordance with our Indian styles. For example, a dish washing machine is something which we may not be comfortable with. So we could eliminate that aspect from the “cleaning zone”.
The main advantage of having zones in your kitchen is that it improves the process flow of cooking and makes it more enjoyable.
If every step is planned properly and executed, a modular kitchen can give you the following advantages:
- Good aesthetic looks
- Less smoky and oily kitchen
- Preserved walls and appliances, increasing their lifespan
- Optimized space
- Good storage space for cooking ingridients as well as utensils
- Ease of repairing/replacement
- Motivation to cook
 Some low points of a modular kitchen are:
- Expensive to begin with
- Need to plan for materials to suit water hardness/salinity
- Not yet widely used in India
- Scope for changes later on are limited
- May create a need to change one’s lifestyle (cooking habits)
Almost all over the world, in most homes, both husband and wife work and so the time spent in the kitchen needs to be minimal. This gives rise to the demand for a well designed and convenient kitchens. Modular kitchens fulfill this demand.
With modular kitchens gaining popularity more manufacturers are jumping into the field and the increased competition should result in prices becoming far more affordable to us.
What is the durability/life of a modular kitchen? Which material is best suited for Indian weather conditions. Is it better to get a carpenter do a modular style with pull out trays or buy the entire kitchen? I have read on some forums (http://www.r2iclubforums.com/clubvb/showthread.php?t=2299) about the modular kitchens and am very confused. It doesnt make sense to redo the kitchen every few years. Even though modular kitchen looks good, can you please post an article on the durability, after sales service, the pros and cons of it.
@ anonymous
You have asked a very tough question here. Life of the modular kitchen greatly depends on how you use it , what type of food you cook , maintenance and more. It is difficult to predict the life of a modular kitchen, but with good quality materials, carful use and maintenance, they should last atleast ten to fifteen years.
Please consult a professional to build your modular kitchen. If you are in India, a casual carpenter may not be able to build you a proper and functional kitchen. He may promise you a lot and also charge you less, but I am sure you do not want your kitchen falling apart in 1 years time.
Do not buy ready made modular kicthen unless it fits perfectly. It is best to have the modular kitchen tailor made for your needs and to suit your space.
I agree that it does not make sense to redo the kitchen every now and then, and this is exactly why you should get the kitchen done by professionals.
We will try to collect some data in the coming days on the durability of modular kitchens and the other aspects you have mentioned.
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How would you rate the all steel godrej modular kitchens?
@ Jose
We are not sure if Godrej’s solution is all steel. Normally you will not be able to create a solid looking kitchen if you use steel. The biggest issue I can think of is that your kitchen can probably be more noisy due to steel banging on steel. Let us have a look the offerings from Godrej and revert.
Wood is also not 100% great, but it is visually appealing and the chance of corrosion/rust is minimal.
If you are used to steel wardrobes and furnitures, and as long as colors are matching your interiors, it is not a bad option.
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Any more inputs on Godrej modular kitchens? I read the steel parts are powder coated to prevent rust. Any feedback about TTK Prestige’s modular kitchen offerings?
@ george
can you give us some more details about TTK Prestige’s modular kitchen offerings?
this is new to us.
godrej modular kitchen is a matter of preference. if you are ok for a non-wood product then it should be fine for you i guess.
Dear Sir,
I have few questions regarding modular kitchen.In last one year I’ve made few modular kitchens,using Water proof Green/Century plywood,1mm laminate,wooden frame,& modular fittings.But due to latest price hike,its becoming tougher to continue making the kitchens with same materials.Tell me what could be the life span of the modular kitchen which are made with Plywood/M.d.f. board/particle boards of lesser price?The conventional polish is also getting costlier & time consuming,is it good idea to use laminate inside the storage cabinates & polish in the frame? How can we get rid of the rust which causes problem in the pull out buskets?Give me some ideas,how can we reduce the productin cost without affecting the quality?While covering the Cylinder area,should we ventilate the full shutter or part of it.Give me some suggestion regarding the functionality & looks of the modular kitchen.
Best regards,
Anumita Datta Banik
@vivek,
we don’t have much info except for what’s available online. They have a website but it looks pretty much under construction:
http://prestigekitchenboutique.com/index.html
Hi Anumita
We are not manufacturers of modular kitchens. So we do not have any information on what you have asked us.
Hi
I ma thinknig of furnishing my kitchen. first of all, we have less space. So, I ma tihnknig of gonig for normal kitchen with one horizontal partition beneath the main slab and shutters.I feel, its easy to maintain…Only take out all the utensils and just wipe out the slab with wet cloth simply.
In case of trays and all, we have to dismantle ech and everything, and then wash them specifically…
What do you say?
Hi Chaitali
Make sure that the height is good enough. Else cleaning can become a cumbersome process.
If you could send us the plan (via the forum) we could look into it in more detail.