Checklist for your modular kitchen design vendor

Modular kitchens are the talk of home décor town. You know, I feel modular kitchen designs are the solitaires of home interior design. First, they are one of the most expensive fit-outs you can purchase to deck up your home experience. Second, they are not at all necessary, but still, modular kitchens are on every home renovation list. And finally, they come with an immensely high show value. Every homemaker, including you and me, wish for one; eagerly wait for it, and once fitted, we shall continuously cherish every inch of our very own modular kitchen.

But, but, but, that’s not all. There is more to the great modular kitchens, and I am going to share the real deal with you today – all the secrets that I gathered over last ten years of fitting modular kitchens in Indian homes. Now, on with my list:

Modular kitchen cost

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Believe this or not -Modular kitchens don’t have to be expensive. Modular kitchen is a term we use for the beautiful looking, and highly functional kitchens. Now, do note, both beautiful and functional are very loose words. They can be easily adjusted to suit your needs and your pocket. Let me tell you how. Most modular kitchen vendors have an in-house designing team, share your budget and wish list with them. Spend some time at their drawing board, and you will be surprised to find that design can offer many solutions- with and also without lots of money.

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Space for modular kitchen

Your Modular kitchen design needs a well-finished room – from walls to ceilings to services. You can get the best brand of a kitchen, but still not get that beautiful look or proper functioning. This is due to old plumbing or shabby looking walls and floors. Fitting a modular kitchen means laying new water pipes, electrical lines, new wall tiles and floor. And only after these civil works are completed, you can start worrying about the cabinet and the pull-out wire baskets.

Modular kitchen fittings

You have many options to choose in modular kitchen designs, so many that it is almost tiring. From the laminates to handles, wire baskets, stove, chimney; the list is endless. Thankfully, I have a simple guide for you. Product cost and your need – basically the price worth of all the items you purchase.  You see the Modular kitchens industry keeps evolving; there are always new products offering various levels of comfort and utility. All you have to do is be clear of your requirements. Ask yourself, how many pull-out drawers do you need, and how much cutlery do you want to store.

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Add-ons to modular kitchen cost

Modular kitchens do not come attached with the stove, chimney and all those wire baskets – yes that’s true. You have to purchase them separately. Cost-wise, these are add-ons to the basic cabinets and countertop. So, when a vendor quotes you an Rs/sq.ft. Price, please remember that the wire fittings, your stove, chimney and even your washbasin are going to be an extra dent in your budget. Just to be clear, the complete cost of modular kitchen = Plumbing + Electrical + Tiles + Modular Cabinets + Counter+ Wire Fittings + Stove, chimney, and basin costs

Now for the big secret – Modular kitchen design is the smartest way to expand storage shelves in the same space while making it look fabulous and fashionable. Your kitchen may be tiny or large; either way, modular kitchens will bring out the best in it.