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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

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

Divya Bhaskar (City Bhaskar) Page 2 - Bring Home Good Vastu

Print Coverage of 'Bring Home Good Vastu' Seminar at Timbor Skillvarsity. Dr. Amaresh Mehta, speaker on the 8th of July, 2012, Sunday at Timbor Home Ahmedabad Showroom.

GOING MODULAR - Timbor Home (Times Journal of Construction & Design - May 2012)

Source: Times Journal of Construction & Design

Kitchen Design as a Career Option

Interior design, Fashion design, Jewelry design are some of the more common fields when it comes to studying design, but students today have another interesting option, that of Kitchen Design. A kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the house, and every home definitely has a kitchen. Earlier there were very fixed options as to the look and structure of an Indian kitchen. However, with the impact of globalization, the internet and the exposure available nowadays, kitchens have evolved from being just a room to a fashion statement. There are multiple styles and types of kitchens in demand these days. The boom in the housing industry and looking at the number of residential projects coming up, kitchen design as a career option is an upcoming and booming field to be in.

The fact that modular furniture and kitchens are becoming increasingly popular has also boosted the demand for kitchen designers. An interior designer’s education does consist of a few aspects of kitchen design, but having a specific education in kitchen design does boost one’s credibility as well as employability.

 

Timbor Skillvarsity offers a certified ‘Kitchengineer’ course. This course focused towards upgradation of skills and is aimed not only at students but at house-wives as well. This 3 month course guarantees placement after completion which is why one of the main criterion for a student is to be atleast 18 years of age. 

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Sandesh

Timbor Skillvarsity Organises Seminar on Design left Participants Rooting for More

Timbor Home, leading Indian modular kitchen and furniture manufacturer-retailer, organized a free seminar through its institute, Timbor Skillvarsity, on “Introduction to Design – Opportunities on the Home Front” at Ahmedabad on the 11th of May. Niraj Shah, Partner & Design consultant from Ido Design, Ranna Parikh, Architect and member of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Dexter Pereira, Architect & Interior Designer and Moksh Thapar, Industrial Designer were the speakers at the seminar.

The seminar was aimed at giving information about the fundamental principles of design, creating awareness regarding the opportunities in the furniture industry and the need for Kitchen Designers, the skills required to be a designer, current trends in interiors, furniture and modular kitchens while also emphasizing the importance of having one’s own personal style and how to incorporate it while decorating one’s house.

The seminar was attended by people from diverse backgrounds, ranging from 10th and 12th students, graduates to housewives to people from the plywood industry and the like. This was an interesting mix as there were people with a design background as well as people with no idea on design either. The youngest participant, Kamya, aged 14 while the oldest was an over 60 year old gentleman who came with his two undergraduate granddaughters. The 40 participants, albeit from different stages and places in life, enjoyed the seminar immensely and took away a lot from it.

The seminar started off with Niraj Shah, who explained the various principles of design – this session kept the participants rooted to their seats as many different perspectives were highlighted and came out through this. Dexter Pereira took a lecture of space planning, after which the participants were given a design problem wherein they designed their own kitchen. Ranna Parikh took a lovely and interactive session on the trends in furniture, themed rooms, etc. The jury of the four speakers chose five of the most interesting designs which were then discussed – it was amazing to see so much creativity abound! The seminar ended off with Moksh Thapar answering queries and dispelling myths, such as the benefits of granite as a kitchen counter as opposed to marble. The reason why granite is preferred (since it is less porous and a harder material) and much more. Certificates of participation were given and each the seminar ended on a very positive note.

There is a huge skill gap in the furniture and modular kitchen industry. Timbor Skillvarsity, with its vision, ‘Be Skilled. Be Employed.’ is a skill development initiative aimed at reducing this very gap and creating a skilled employable workforce. The initiative has been appreciated and funded by the Gujarat Government Industries Commissionerate through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED).

The flagship course, ‘Kitchengineer’ is a 3 month certified full-time kitchen design course with guaranteed placement after completion. Other courses offered are Basic English, Woodwork & Carpentry and ProFit. The institute has been rated first for employability by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM).

With this encouragement from the design fraternity and the support from the entire industry, Timbor has plans to hold regular workshops and seminars related to Beautifying one’s home, Public Speaking, Personality Development, Healthy Cooking, and much much more over the next few months.

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digitalLearning Magazine

City Bhaskar (Ahmedabad)

Modular Kitchens - quite the rage!

The Western consumer is quite aware and has thus created the demand for modular kitchens, and India too is seeing a surge in this demand. The modular kitchen concept is based on the idea that the kitchen is not just a room to cook and eat, but also a space where the family gathers for relaxation and comfort, made in such a way so as to utilize optimum space.

Timbor Home’s modular kitchens are based on this very idea and so as to cater to all consumer segments, they have two separate brands for modular kitchens, ‘Timbor Cucine’ and the higher-end ‘IKI Kitchen.’

Many of the new-age home owners have shown a preference for modular kitchens and furniture. Consumers usually search out and finalize their designs while the house is getting built/furnished etc. This saves a lot of time as the modular kitchen is only installed once all the other aspects of the kitchen building site are complete.

Take a look at some of the IKI kitchen designs:

Simple wood front panels contrast with green laminated wall units give a simple yet contemporary look to the kitchen.

The straight design with wall unit and side units in contrast color add to the overall look of the kitchen.

The Hi gloss lacquer teamed with aluminium give a very modern and classy look. 

Open glass fronted drawers add to the aesthetics of the design.

High gloss laminated front doors invite you to be tactile. They harmonize perfectly with the open glass fronted drawers. The aluminium tambor unit with aluminum framed glass shutters, create a picture of sheer elegance and timelessness!

Diesel Brings its fashion sense into the Home with its ‘Successful Living Kitchen’ Collection

Everyone knows Diesel, one of the leaders in the denim industry. But, with their "For Successful Living" slogan, they are now moving into other facets of one’s lifestyle.

Diesel has already made successful collaborations with brands from completely different lifestyle areas, case in point being the Diesel x Ducati motorcycle and the Vektr headphones. They have now joined with another Italian brand, Scavolini, and launched the Diesel ‘Successful Living Kitchen’ collection.

Take a look at some of the fabulous pictures from Diesel’s new collection:

Source: GlobalGrind

Blending Luxury and Efficiency in the Kitchen

The kitchen does not have to be a place where one’s meals are prepared. Gone are the days where one’s kitchen was just a space in the home. Today kitchens reign at drawing room conversations. It is not very difficult to add to one’s style quotient with a well planned and designed kitchen. The main consideration is to remember that apart from looking good on the surface, one’s kitchen needs to be practical as well. The following are some basic essentials that a luxury kitchen should encompass.

Mr. Anant Maloo, CMD of Timbor Home Ltd., has always emphasized that it is the birthright of a woman to have a good kitchen that reflects her own personal style. A kitchen is often ‘the place’ when it comes to parties at home. Similar to the ‘office cooler’ where people gather and discuss work happenings, casual parties have a lot of people coming and out of the kitchen, especially if it is the host/hostess that is preparing the food.

The first consideration for a luxury kitchen is to have a kitchen island that will provide a platform for conversation and lounging. A kitchen island that is broad with a sleek countertop of coloured granite or wood is quite popular. Open kitchens too are becoming quite the rage nowadays. Depending on space available, it is also a good idea to have a country-style wooden table in one corner of the kitchen, preferably close to a window.

Ample storage is extremely important in a kitchen. Another factor that needs to be considered is to have defined clear work areas. There should be separate areas for cooking, baking, and other such activities. Having the appropriate appliances placed at these areas makes working in the kitchen so much easier. There are innumerable kitchen gadgets available today; the ones which have concealing options can give a seamless look to the countertop, mixing style with practicality. Having a space for cleaning/drying just adjacent to the main kitchen comes very handy during family and other occasions.

Cabinets in wood or with a steel finish make quite an impact. Hard wood flooring in the kitchen is a popular trend. Lighting in the kitchen cannot be forgotten. One should make provisions for task as well as ambient lighting. 

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