Modular Kitchen – Zones
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.
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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.
keep reading and kindly spread the word about Aavaas.com to your friends.
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.
Hello, I must say that your distinction of Kitch for planning purpose is excellent. I was on the lookout for getting my kitchen redone but no one suggested this approach to me earlier.
I will also like to say that there is a great deal of confusion before one decides where to go for getting modular kitchen. Whereas an expert carpenter quotes a price of 1450/sq ft for turnkey project the range varies from 2000-2500 / sq ft with professionals.
The idea that appeals is to get it redone on labour where the charge is as around 200/ sq ft with all material being mine.
But the confusion is still there. May i request you to take some time and answer my two queries:
1. Is there no place where i can get the readymade stuff which I with help of my family members can assemble and build my kitchen?
2. If (1) above is not a possible option, what is the average rate per sq/ft that is normally charged in Delhi.
Once again thanks a lot for your very useful and informative website.
Thanks and best regards, Jasjeet
I have just got a new home and want to design it myself. This layout is helpful , gave me an idea to plan my kitchen cuboards and drawers
Tks!
Hi,
I want to set up a 10ft*5ft L-shaped modular kitchen. Will you be able to tell me how much it would cost if I go for Godrej Modular Kitchen. I want to use MDF for the shutters.
Thanks,
Kishore
Hi,
I have got a new home and want to design the kitchen myself. The kitchen is of 11ft*9ft size, with a 8ft*5ft L-shaped platform. I intend to go for Godrej Readymade Modular Kitchen. Besides, I also want to have storage cabinates on a ovearhead slab/loft of 9ft length in the kitchen. Will you be able to tell me how much it would approximately cost separately (i.e. including/excluding overhead cabinate).
Thanks,
Alok
Ahmedabad
14.01.2009
hello sr
m student of lady irwin college n i have to make a portfolio on moduler kitchen so i need more information on this.can u provide me more info like
wt is mod.kitchen
types of mod.kitchen
etc.thank you sir.
hi,
RELIANCE GOT GOOD KITCHENS AND BEST PRICES……..ONE OF MY FRIEND GOT IT IN BANGALORE……VERY NICE……
Hi,Spoke to the Reliance people in BGL.Gve my email i.d. for posting a few pictures but nothing seems to hve come as of now.
Can anyone send me website where i could see their modular kitchens with cost.Would be of gr8 help.
Dear All,
Modular Kitchen in StailessSteel
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• Durability
• Low maintenance
• Recyclable
• Very High & very Low temperature resistance
• Ease of fabrication
• Lightweight with high strength
For detail please contact
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Hi,
We have purchased a new flat and would like to have a best modular kitchen done. As mentioned above we are confused as whom to get it done. We consulted a professional interior designer and he is charging bit high but with a best quality, we also got a contact of carpenter who is ready to do it at a much lesser cost but with not so good quality. We are now confused and not sure whom to go for. Would it be ok for us to go for a carpenter and select the material on our own like Green wood and other accessories and suggest him the design, but the only concern is finishing and will our idea come out to be the best as we think it to be? Please suggest.
Thanks,
Sowmya.
Hi Sowmya,
in response to ur query, an interior designer is way tooo xpensive. a carpenter thou wud charge less, u wud have to b behind him to select your raw materials,design etc…& the finished product wud not be so gud..I have seen few homes were the carpenter has done the kitchen but it hasnt come out so well. After all a woman’s major time is spent in the kitchen & she needs her space there.
We also put in a query here & many other sites but no one bothered to revert on suggestions. So wen i saw ur query, thot id help out. We have also bot a new flat & have been doin xtensive research on the same subject,we visited many sites,saw a lot of reviews & finally settled on the GODREJ modular kitchens. My kitchen has come out very well & all my friends & family love it.
They have gud designs & are not very xpensive wen compared to other brands.
Depending on ur kitchen space avlbl, they wud suggest a design & the types of units u will require too.
do check out this site & call them wichever city u r in.
http://www.godrej.com/godrejnew/GodrejHome/OurCompanies/GNB/ConsumerProducts/Furniture/FIGH/Kitchen.htm
They use various types like MDF,steel shutters. The pull out trays are all steel, the whole kitchen set up is made of powder coated steel..the same that the Godrej almariahs are made of.
Hope this has been of help to u.
Mrs.Liju Kishore
At Furniture Packages USA, we are a family-owned business providing top quality custom turn key furniture packages to vacation homeowners, second homeowners, private owners, and commercial developers throughout the state of Florida. While our company’s beginning was in the Orlando, Kissimmee, Davenport and Reunion areas, we have expanded our territory to cover the entire state of Florida.
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Since your post was sent on Jan 14, 2009, I presume that you would have got your kitchen job done by now. I would like to have your feedback on your Kitchen job, the name of the company and your contribution towards it in terms of DIY. Thanks.
I have got my kitchen done by Veneeza Cucine and they have done an excellent job. Their modular kitchen, wardrobes and other interior units are cost-effective and long lastion for deatils you can contact, Shilpa – 7259805452
Kindly send me the budjet or approx costing of modular kitchen size – 12ft *10ft.
Nice article & discussion. Lot of people asked for reliable modular kitchen manufacturer. I can recommend Magpie, & Northstar.
HI All,
Please refer our website, we manufacture eco friendly modular kitchens these kitchens come along with the 7 years of warranty period. The material used by us has got more strength (X5 times screw holding capacity) then marine ply. For more information you may get in touch with us through our board line numbers or can call me on 9820109120.