“Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life.” ― Laura Esquivel
In our country, kitchens are not just another place in the home. It is a place where families share happiness and create memories. Everyone in the family comes together to make a scrumptious meal. The aroma of food and love fills the atmosphere with joy and delight. We don’t just cook to satisfy our hunger. We cook because we care. We don’t wait for it to be a special day to cook for our loved ones. For us, every day is a celebration, every day is special and every day is a ceremony.
Over the years, Indian kitchens have evolved a lot. Well-lit, ventilated and customized modular kitchens have taken over the traditional kitchens and days of cooking under unhygienic adverse conditions are over. Refer to our blogs Kitchen Designs for Indian Homes and Most Popular Kitchen Designs to have an overview. Having a dream kitchen with sufficient storage, and smooth transitioning between tasks with sleek and modern designs is every household’s vision. Designing a modular kitchen is complex and a lot goes into creating a modular kitchen tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the homeowners. Thankfully, the professionally qualified team at Elevation Interior is well-informed about the latest designs and trends in the market and is always at your service. Our expert designers hear the clients patiently to curate a kitchen that is best suited for them. They have a special knack for turning customers’ visions into reality. Click here Elevation interior designers in Thane to see our past project and get a better view of our work.
Designing a modular kitchen can be divided into three groups viz. Appliances, Wet Area and Storage.
Appliances
Appliances include everything from cooktop burners, chimneys, refrigerators, kitchen ranges to microwaves etc. All the appliances in your kitchen should be based on ergonomics, utility and the size of the family. Whether you need a 3-burner cooktop or 330lt refrigerator or any other appliance, everything depends on these three factors. Chimneys are getting a special consideration while designing a modular kitchen these days as in Indian cooking we tend to use a lot of oil and frying. It is more convenient to use a chimney rather than spending hours scrubbing sticky oil grease from every corner of your kitchen. Further, as per the requirement you can choose from wall canopies, built-in chimneys, downdraft chimneys and many more.
Modern kitchens, nowadays are so designed that there is a place for everything. Nothing is just scattered in any place. There is a designated place for your refrigerator or microwave and even your coffee machine. If you like you can even have a wall-mounted microwave shelf for the purpose of space saving.
Wet Area
When we say the wet area, we mean a sink, under the sink area, a drying rack for utensils and a laundry area. Yes! We did say laundry area. Modern kitchens have special areas which are designated to be utilized as washing areas. This concept is very popular in western countries and is slowly taking over in our country too. Just like refrigerators, washing machines have also made their way into the kitchen. This is called the utility area. This not only helps in saving space but also unnecessary movement from one end of the house to another to wash clothes. Everything can be done in a compact space.
Moving on, a number of sink options are now available in the market. You can choose from a stone sink to a stainless-steel sink. The number of designs available in the market is unlimited. May we suggest, taking the help of our experts in the field to help you choose the best-suited material and design for your kitchen? Call us at +91- 9892343410 and we will be happy to assist you.
Next on the list is the drying rack. Do you remember how our mothers used to put a plastic basket next to the sink to dry the washed utensils? Do you remember how all the water used to run down on the kitchen counter? Do you remember what a mess it made? And do you remember, as a child how it was your duty to clean that mess? Thankfully, the next generation will not have to clean this mess. Modern kitchens are now equipped with special utensil drying racks that are placed above the sink so that the excess water can directly go down the drain.
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Everything in modern kitchens is covered. Even the drain pipes. Not only these drain pipes are unsanitary but also emit a foul smell. The best way to avoid these things is to cover these drain pipes with a cabinet and clean them regularly. This way the kitchen not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also automatically becomes hygienic. This space can also be utilized for a waste basket.
Storage
Did your mom also used to complain, “there is not enough storage”. Well, modular kitchens are here to the rescue. Storage is a big issue in any Indian kitchen, but let us assure you that if planned well, modular kitchens can provide more storage than you can use. There are a number of ways storage can be made in the kitchen like base units, tall units, mid-tall units, wall units and lofts. They all serve a different purpose, for example, base units can be used for keeping utensils for your day-to-day use while your expensive china may take a back seat in the tall units. Anything that is seldom used can find its way to the lofts. While choosing the right type of storage unit for your kitchen, there is also a matter for SS drawers or Tandem Drawers.
The topic of storage needs special attention and we would be covering the same in another blog. Keep an eye out for our next blog at Elevation Interior, Thane.
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