5 Things to Know Before Installing a Modular Kitchen for Small Home

 Modular kitchens are a godsend. They are designed to maximise every inch of precious space available. The standard modular layout usually comprises multiple cabinet units. These include wall units, floor units, tall-storage cabinets, gadgets-storage spaces, etc. Make the most of the decision you have taken – here are key basics to keep in mind before the installation takes space. 

1. Incorporate the golden triangle rule

The golden triangle principle is based on a simple philosophy. It places your cooking (stove/ oven), preparation (sink), and food storage (fridge) areas strategically, within a 4-9 feet gap and as three focal points of the kitchen. Architects and designers have used this thumb rule for decades as they believe this design increases efficiency in the kitchen.

The above image reflects this theory in practice. The refrigerator and gas stove are placed on the opposite walls – and the sink right in the middle to form a tentative triangle. Consider little details like placing appliances closer to the refrigerator, which makes the golden triangle even more user-friendly. The main thing to keep in mind is to segregate and bundle according to functionality.

You can easily implement the golden triangle rule in our common L-shaped kitchens. In this image, the stove is cleverly placed between the fridge and the sink, which makes it more practical and accessible. No hurdles in between and no wasted steps!

Tip: Give yourself a break and place a comfortable chair in a niche or somewhere that works with your countertop. Read a book, go through a recipe, have a cup of tea … a little rest always goes a long way to get the efficiency rate up.

2. Use low-maintenance materials

A modular kitchen for small home is designed to make life simpler and smarter. Go for base materials that are low on maintenance. Steel is a good option; it’s very durable, super easy to keep clean and the new designs are so trendy! Go for it! Have a look at this contemporary modern kitchen that makes use of stainless steel sinks, holders and even countertop.

Too much steel can make your kitchen appear cold and commercial. Add some warmth by blending in wooden cabinets or even granite kitchen tops and create a softer look.

3. Compartmentalise storage

With a modular kitchen, you can personalise compartments and optimise all your storage space. If you have a big family, you are likely to own more, and probably larger utensils. Consider creating differently-sized sections for your utensils and gadgets, just like this one does – the section right below the gas stove fits in the bigger pots, pans and kadais.

Sectional drawers in best modular kitchen in Chennai are great – they reduce effort and help organise kitchen life better. Stocking your spoons, knives, etc. in this space, makes them easy to find when in a rush. Store items that you use the most on the upper-shelves. Design your kitchen so that it fits your working process and not the other way around.

Bonus tip: Smaller kitchens particularly benefit with smart storage. Make a provision for hanging pots and pans if possible. I love hanging my key utensils; they are always very accessible this way and even dry quickly after a wash.

4. Consider a pantry

A pantry is a cupboard (or even a small room) where you can stock different kinds of foods, crockery, and cutlery. Usually it’s used for keeping food items that don’t perish easily – so think pasta, flour, rice, variety of dals, etc. The above modular kitchen features a stand-alone unit with pull-out steel/wire racks instead of drawers. Wire racks are ideal for stocking potatoes and onions. Storing multiple bottles and boxes of different shapes and size in a limited space is an added bonus here.

5. Bring in good ventilation

Proper ventilation is the rule of thumb for any kitchen. Your kitchen should have a whiff of deliciousness and not overpowering smells that repel. You don’t want to go on a sneezing spree because of frying chillies or garlic! That’s why a modular kitchen is quite incomplete without a chimney or a good exhaust. A chimney is worth investing in – it sits right on top of the gas to absorb in all the masala fumes.

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