Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Modular Kitchens DE-CODED: Common Kitchen Layouts

So what is this great hoopla about modular kitchens? Are they just fashion statements? A passing fancy? What makes a modular kitchen better than the one we have in our own home? For generations our kitchens have remained more or less the same – thinking of the food cooked by grandmother’s and mothers still makes ones mouth water.

Essentially, as the term ‘modular’ suggests, these kitchens are made out of different modules. This makes them easy to install, customize and even move. The benefits and other features of modular kitchens shall be covered in detail in the coming posts. For now, the attraction of a modular kitchen lies in the fact that it combines aesthetics with functionality.

Students of hospitality and culinary studies learn that certain foods (meat, vegetables, dairy products, fish, etc) need to be cut on different boards. There is a dry area in the kitchens, as is a wet area. Many of us either know these things inherently or learn from experience.

Modular kitchens are designed keeping these same principles in mind: storage, preparation, waste, cutlery, utensils. The underlying idea is to keep distances short, make the work station practical and comfortable while also utilizing today’s technological advances.

The following are some of the most common layouts of a kitchen:

Straight Line Kitchen:
The ideal kitchen layout for for narrow kitchens in small and medium sized homes. Notice how all the appliances and cabinets are along one wall - efficient and effective.
3-D Straight Line Kitchen

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Straight Line Modular Kitchen: Courtesy Timbor Cucine Vadodara


C-Shaped Kitchen/U- Shaped Kitchen:
A versatile layout for both small and large spaces. Allows for a lot of free worktop and storage space. 



L Shaped Kitchen:
Most popular layout. Ideal for entertaining. The layout provides plenty of accessible storage and space for dining as well.

3-D Representation: L Shaped Kitchen









L Shaped: Timbor Cucine, Vastral

Island Kitchen:
Uses space efficiently. Allows one to attend to guests while working in the kitchen. Has become very popular nowadays. Is essentially a straight line kitchen with an add-on.

3-D Representation: Island Kitchen





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