pros and cons of a modular kitchen

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  •  Pro: A smooth look

Modular kitchens impart a smooth, high-end, luxurious & gorgeous  look. Various configurations with colours, materials and finishing can be combined to create a kitchen that suits your choice to a T and blends with the overall decoration of the home.


  • Pro : Good space management  :
This kitchens are designed by expert professionals; it ensures good planning, an efficient working layout, a de-cluttered look and clever utilization of space with organized storage.



Modular kitchen: 
Modular goods are fitted on to the cabinets and drawer units to decor  dedicated storage for cutlery trays ,utensils, spices, bottles, vegetables and garbage holders. Even the end corners that are usually inaccessible due to the cabinets depth can be converted into functional space with accessories such as corner carousels.



  • Pro : Easy to maintain
Modular kitchens are primero-proof and the parts are very easy to change or replace in case of any damage. Kitchens fabricated out of boiling water resistant plywood can last a lifetime but kitchens made of medium density fiber/ particle board as the base material will require gentle handling while opening / closing the drawers / shutters.

Good product manufacturers ensure that the cabinets in moisture ridden areas, such as sink-cabinet, have an outer finish similar to the rest of the kitchen and the inner layer is lined with a sheet of 1-mm-thick aluminium  to make a waterproof cover.

For adjoining water protection, opt for modular kitchens that are supported on sturdy legs  6 inches above the floor. There are brands such as  Godrej interior, sleek, and hafele that offer good warranty periods.

  • Pro : Available in multiple option  
The standard quality kitchen modules include wall units, floor units, tall storage, cabinets, drawers of various sizes and dedicated spaces for built-in appliances. There are many options to choose from, in terms of designs, colours and finishes.


Pro: Quick and easy installation
Kitchen modules come to site in a prefabricated ready to install form that is easy to transport and assemble. This saves one from the tedious carpentry work, noise and dust that are unavoidable during the fabrication of a conventional kitchen.

Another plus is that even if you plan to shift your home, the entire kitchen can be dismantled and reassembled at a new location.


  • Pro: Easy to clean
A well organized space always looks neat, clean  and is easy to maintain. As regular maintenance, the kitchen cabinets and countertops can be gently scrubbed and cleaned with a solution of non toxic liquid detergent. Do make it a point to periodically clean the dirt and grime from the hinges and channels for smooth functioning.





  • Con : Expensive
The main drawback of a modular kitchen is that the cost of installation is high. It is too much expensive than conventional kitchens.



  • con: not suitable for rough use 
This kitchens should not be subjected to rough use. The telescopic channels, rollers, and the hydraulic hinges and rollers used for the drawers and shutters should be handled gently and carefully. Rough use may strain the hinges, loosen the channels and result in poor opening and closing mechanisms.

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