The modular kitchen is a one-time investment, most of kitchen designs are very eye catch with its sleek design and streamlined look, each and every individual design has its own trendy and convent and Mainly It’s consists of Modules and cabinets made of different types of materials which hold large type of kitchen accessories inside it, Makes more effective and easier to utilize kitchen spaces ideally.
Modular Kitchen always creates a challenge to designer, since it needs greatest care and ideas to utilize maximum of space.
Here are 5 easy steps to plan any Modular Kitchen.
1. layout or shape of kitchen
2. Select the modules
3. Choose the material
4. Select the counter top
5. Choose the right kitchen appliances
Step 1: Shape / Layout of Kitchen
The planning of layout is most essential part before modeling of any kitchen. Considering all the aspects carefully we need to design kitchen like arrangement of kitchen countertop, major appliances and using space for storage for best way to utilize the available total area of kitchen.
In any kitchen we can add an island counter Depends on the overall size of kitchen layout. A Breakfast table can also be designed depending on the width of walkways in the kitchen. All appliances can be integrated within the layout.
Depending on this there are 5 fundamental layouts for a Modular Kitchen:
? Straight
? Parallel Shape
? L Shape
? U shape
? Island layout
STRAIGHT LAYOUT
This type of kitchen is perfect solutions for small space and straight line modular kitchen. A straight line kitchen has its hob, sink, fridge and other storage cabinets all in a line against a single wall; keeping your kitchen space to a minimum and maintaining optimum efficiency.
These types of modular kitchen layouts are specially designed for studio and loft apartments. These layouts are also termed as open kitchens.
PARALLEL LAYOUT
This layout of modular kitchens has two long working areas facing each other against two walls. It provides not only plenty of working space for numerous appliances but also huge storage space.
The kitchen work triangle is therefore spaced out between the two walls, with the 'corridor' space in between offering ease of movement in between in any kitchen, its looks like long and narrow kitchen spaces. This type of Kitchen is suitable for all kinds of homes and apartments.
L-SHAPED LAYOUT
The L-shaped kitchen plan is one of the most popular and most classic layouts, for good reason. The main rule in this type of kitchen must be built at a corner where two walls form a perpendicular angle and where one wall is twice the length of the other, Functionality is the main aim of this kitchen layout.
It makes it very easy to create an ergonomically efficient kitchen triangle, with the refrigerator, stove, and sink arranged in the classic three-point.
The shape simply refers to the floor plan layout and does not constitute any additional restrictions or requirements passed that.
U-SHAPED LAYOUT
When using a U-shaped layout, operators are allowed to work across both legs of the line, while partially assembled units follow the U-shaped configuration.
The design concept of the ‘golden triangle’ is a natural fit with a U shape: when designing your space, keep your fridge, hob and sink between 120cm and 270cm away from each other. This will make for a practical, time-efficient and safe use of your space, something that is harder to achieve in longer, L-shaped or galley kitchens, for example.
U-shaped kitchens can work in large spaces, but even small kitchens can benefit from a U-shaped design. Just be sure you have at least two meters of moving-around space between the opposite banks of units.
Even small kitchens can benefit from a U-shaped design. Just keep few points in the mind.
1.Keep it smart.
2.Think minimal.
3.Go dark.
4.Work a small space.
5.Set up a breakfast station.
6.Think outside the box.
7.Plan around a window.
8.Introduce an island unit.
ISLAND LAYOUT
Island layout of the modular kitchen is the most optioned layout all around the world. This layout is similar to U-Shape kitchen layout with extra counter space but unlike it, this space is separated from the main cabinet. The extra counter space can be used to place a hub or use it as a dining cum entertainment space. This layout gives contemporary look and feels and is useful for spacious homes.
Step 2: Select the Modules
In every modular kitchen core focus while designing a modular kitchen goes to the kitchen cabinets and modules.
Each module will either have Shelf, Drawers, and Pullouts etc. All of these have their own unique advantages and usage.
Shelf modules are the cheapest modules; Drawers are moderately priced whereas pullouts are expensive.
Corner modules offer various options for accessories.
Wall modules can be hinged or lift up.
Step 3 : Choose the material
There are two most important things while selecting the material, quality and looks.
a) Quality: Cabinet material for Kitchen is made to last for 15 years. So it is necessary to ensure that the material used is tested against water, termites, etc.
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b) Looks/Shutter finishes: Kitchen looks are a reflection of your personality and your lifestyle.
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Step 4 : Select the counter top
Once you have frozen the layout, modules & finishes of kitchen, it is time to choose the right kitchen top. One has a variety of choices such as Granite, Solid surfaces, artificial stone like Cesar stone etc.
Granite gives the best value for money proposition.
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Step 5: Choose the right Appliances/sink
Once you fix up the top then it’s time to choose the right appliances such as hob, Chimney, microwave, oven etc. Once this is done, it’s time to choose the right Sink singe/ double bowl, with or without drain board
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