Different types of Modular Kitchens

"Warm food and a good kitchen is what makes a house a home." - Rachel Ray A kitchen is always considered to be the hero room in any home. From midnight cravings to large gatherings, a kitchen is a place which has the answer to all the solutions, no matter the time of the day. Over the years kitchens have conceptually evolved but their core has always remained the same, to provide comfort and warmth with the help of food. With modern technology and modular ways kitchen makeovers have started trending over the past half a decade and almost everybody seems to have jumped the bandwagon of this trend. So without any delay, why don't we jump onto the same trend and help you, our dear readers, by providing a complete guide to Modular Kitchen. To begin with, let us first understand the various layouts that exist in Indian homes as per research.

1. U-shaped Modular Kitchen: This layout has so much to offer only if planned with precision. It is ideal for big families or joint families where it is convenient for two or three people to use it simultaneously. This kitchen is always called the "horseshoe" kitchen because of its obvious shape. With two corners on both ends of the kitchen, housing the amazing accessories to optimise the space is an ideal recommendation.

Ideal for big homes and larger families.

2. Parallel Modular Kitchen: Due to space availability and the rise of modern apartments, this kitchen has become so popular, also called the galley kitchen, this kitchen when properly optimised can provide a lot of space. This gives a very pleasing and looks aesthetically clutter-free. For those who like clutter-free space, this is the right kind of kitchen for you.

For a clutter-free, clean and aesthetically pleasing look.

3. Island Modular Kitchen: This style of kitchen is so popular with houses that are built ground up or where space is definitely not an issue. With an open-kitchen layout, this kind of kitchen looks so beautiful. Along with being pretty, the island can work as an additional space and a breakfast space, all in one,. This is perfect for a home with kids as it is also a fun place to spend time with children while getting the meals ready. With a perfect colour palette, this island is perfect for those as well who like to entertain guests or family friends, occasionally.

The island, is a multi-purpose highlighted element of the kitchen.

4. L-shaped Modular Kitchen: This layout of the kitchen is one of the most common and perfect when there is a single-person use and movement in the space. With proper planning of each and every cabinet, this kitchen can act as an easy-to-handle one. For those who like small and efficient kitchens, this is definitely made for you.

Efficient and easy-to handle.

5. Straight-line Modular Kitchen: This kitchen is popularly called a one-wall kitchen as it only occupies one wall and has base and overhead cabinets, With such defining and limiting space, most Indian households don't find this appealing unless it is a studio-apartment or a nuclear family or someone looking for a makeover with less budget and quick turnaround time, this is perfect for them.

Perfect for a studio apartment or nuclear family.

6. Peninsula Modular Kitchen: This is perfect for those who wish to have an island kitchen but don't have the space to create one. Simply add an extra counter space and seating area, in a narrow kitchen, this space can play as the highlight as well as a bar counter, breakfast table or simply a gram-worthy display of delicious meals created by you. It helps in blending the space and look without compromising on the budget.

A mini-island kitchen, for those who wish to compromise on look and budget.

Tip: Before we move forward in our read, let us talk about a very important concept which holds the basis while designing any kitchen. It is called the "work triangle". Now let us dig a little deeper into this concept. A concept primarily developed in the early twentieth century known now by multiple synonyms, the "kitchen triangle" or the "golden triangle". This is a concept that says that one kitchen should primarily have three main work areas and they should form a triangle, the sink, the refrigerator and the stove. It is extremely important that these three zones are most used in any kitchen. A concept that started in the twentieth century is still valid and also ensures that you don't keep walking in circles around the kitchen making the kitchen work less tedious and more enjoyable. Simply jotting down some numbers to make this "theory" more logical, just bear with us. The prime principle is that the distance between any two of the three points of the triangle should ideally be between 4ft and 9ft making the total sum of sides of a triangle between 12ft and 26ft giving enough space to work comfortably at each station. Simply try to ensure that the counters, cabinets or islands do not obstruct the triangle in any way. In easy language, the three heroes of our kitchen story should not be too close or too far from each other. We, at makeourdesigns.com recommend that before you jump into the looks of the kitchen, prepare a thorough checklist of all the pros and cons of your kitchen and all the wishes that you have with it as well. Why don't you get in touch with our design experts and let them help you create your own design?