Space is of the utmost importance when it comes to interior designing. And when it comes to kitchens, it’s even more important. Because, when you are cooking in the kitchen, you need to have a place for everything so that everything is in its place.
Here is where the Modular Kitchen comes in.
Modular kitchen is where modules of cabinets which provide storage space and hold appliances, together make the kitchen space more ergonomic.
Modular kitchens might benefit you if you live in a house with a small kitchen. Modular kitchens are completely customizable down to every aspect of the place. And the best thing about it is that you can modify the kitchen at a later stage by just removing the modules that you want to replace. The rest of the kitchen would remain untouched. Functionality, durability and convenience are the reasons why people choose modular kitchens over the traditional ones. Without further ado, here’s our guide to buying a modular kitchen.
Layout and size
The layout and shape have everything to do with the effective usage of space. You need to consider the location of the doors and windows of the room before you can give shape to the kitchen. Plumbing points and electricals outlets must also be taken into account at the earlier stages of selecting a kitchen layout so as to allocate space for the sink and other appliances respectively.
There are 6 types of Modular Kitchens –
Straight
Parallel
L shaped
U shaped
Peninsula
Island
The most common kitchen shapes are Parallel and L-shaped. Different shapes for Different Tastes. The layout has been finalized, now you move over to the next step.
Appliances
After you’ve decided what shape kitchen you are going ahead with, you need to take into account all the appliances that you’ll be needing in the kitchen. The placement of these appliances will help you in saving space for other use.
Generally, kitchen sinks are not given much attention. There are many types of sinks that have come into the market. Sinks with partitions, sinks with a hose spray, sinks with different drain. You can select one which suits the requirement of your family for improved function and convenience.