Tuesday 16 December 2014

How to Manage Kitchen Corners Efficiently?

We need to understand the kitchen ergonomics to make the optimum space of the kitchen and the corners are very useful part of the kitchen and if used properly can increase the storage space. basically we can use corner spaces in three different ways:

  1. L-Corner   
  2. Blind Corner
  3. Corner Drawer
L-corners can be made accessible by using corner accessories like carousel, it a circular disk which rotates inside the corner .it gives an ease of access for browsing the stuffs lying in the back of the corner by rotation. carousel is available in various materials and sizes but has three different shapes like circular, D-shape and 3/4 circle. There is maximum usage of  space, nothing can fall from it, no hindrence in the way, and more over they are incredible for storing  pots and pans next to the cooking area.

L-Shaped Modular Kitchen











You just need to push the door and  it just rotates into the cabinet, and the attached shelves rotates in the cabinet, hence brings  your stuff right in front of you. No mess  in accessing lower shelf at all. it just needs a minimum of  36" from each wall (without cabinet edge) and takes up 12"  for shutters alongside the face of each cabinet.

The leading brands for these acessories are  Hettich,Hafele and Blum

Similarly the blind corners are the corners which are partially acessible  and partially packed if we see the outer cabinet. It can be used in two ways left blind and right blind.left blind is for the left hand side corners and right blind is for the right hand side corners.the accessories which can be used in such type of corners is either Lemans corner or magic corner.Lemans corner is basically a S-shape disk which is comes out when we open the cabinet.And magic corner is a cubical trays which comes out one by one its in the set of two trays.

The key for long and efficient use of  these inserts is that they should  be from a quality manufacturer. Because when we use them they come out so far that they must have profound  hardware supporting the shelves, and on the other side shelves must be strong enough to hold reasonable weight. Even then there are limited to hold certain weight capacity only. The leading brands for these accessorize are Hettich, Hafele and Blum.

Corner drawers are very unique and trendy concept when we talk about using corner of the kitchen. It's not very common though very convenient to use.it's very clear that drawers are best.But finding  corner solutions are all about  finding limitations and compromise to get the maximum output .

Drawers offer the maximum accessibility and by using 3 or 4 drawers, we can easily make up for less space efficiency over 2-tier solutions.

U-Shape Modular Kitchen Designer by Design Indian Kitchen

Thursday 11 December 2014

How to Select a Kitchen Pantry?

If your pantry needs to do a double duty for you like storage of food and non food items then you have to really think over the space allocation for food and non food items. Now depending on the storage space required by you select the size of the pantry. Pantry can be divided into two categories single door and double door and it can vary between 16 inch to 36 inches in width and 60 inches to 84 inches in height.

For best use of the pantry space you can divide the storage space into different zones for the different cooking needs ,like u can keep your breakfast ,lunch and dinner preparations in the different zones or you can keep your food and non food items in different zones.

There are various ways to organize your pantry storage like wire shelving, T-molding for stemware, angled shelving ,etc. pantry serves in two ways first is the convenience and second is protection against uncertain events.


A well planned pantry will never let you run out of resources,it acts as a back-up for the needs.it can store food items which can lasts for months.pantry is basically a alternative of storage space for food items which have long shelf life like ready to eat stuffs.the organization system of pantry should be simple rather than complex,the more simpler the more convenient it would be. so keep it as simple as you can.

It will assist you in knowings the things which you have and how long it will stay.

There are various ways through which you can decorate your pantry. first is the carcass in which you will can have different color and finishes like white, Grey, etc in finishes such as glossy or mat. the pantry shutter has different options in different material for finishes.
  • First is the UV finish in high gloss , mat or floral.this gives you a very uniform finish throughout and glossy finish is very durable and stays for the longer period and hence there is no change in the finish with time.
  • Second is the laminate finish ,there are various designs and finishes in laminates which can be used for the decoration of pantry shutters like high gloss,mat finish,brush ,texture,floral,etc.
  • Third is the membrane,these shutters are made from good quality MDF which is laminated from all sides with good quality imported foil.these are very traditional and stylish in terms of color and finish and also available in profile design.
  • Fourth is the lacquered glass finish as it very convenient and easy to maintain for the kitchen.it also adds class in the designing as it comes in solids and different prints.
German acrylic these are the shutters in MDF with acrylic sheet pasting on it ,the finish is very tough and transcendent . It makes your kitchen look very neat and vibrant.

Kitchen Pantry Kitchen Pantry by Design Indian Kitchen

Wednesday 10 December 2014

How to Measure a Kitchen Correctly Important Tips to Keep in Mind While Measuring Your Kitchen

The planning phase of our kitchen remodel is the time to consider our wishes, wants, and needs and get them written or drawn out. If we want our kitchen remodel to be a success, then be meticulous in measurements. Being off by even as little as an inch can cause real problems and frustration. imprecise dimensions are the best way to make sure cabinets doesn’t fit! We start the planning process by figuring out how big the kitchen is.
Using graph paper with corresponding squares equaling one foot of real space will aid in making the sketch accurate and to scale.
Step by step flowchart to measure:
Walls: start off by facing the wall that has the sink on it and label the wall as follows:
  • Wall #1 is the wall to your left,
  • wall #2 is the wall with the sink, 
  • wall #3 is the wall to your right and
  • wall #4 is the wall that’s behind you.
If your kitchen only has three walls , adjust the wall labeling to fit your kitchen layout.
start on by measuring alongside the floor to get the exact length of each wall. subsequently measure the same direction about midway up the wall. Now measure the same direction a third time at the ceiling. Walls are rarely square and can often be off by as much as an inch or two. You need to know the exact size of each wall, so compute each one at these three points. Order your cabinets using the widest of the three measurements. If you don’t, you’ll have a gap between the wall and the end cabinet.
If your kitchen has a soffit , measure distance from the floor to the bottom of the soffit. Also measure the soffit’s depth and height.
ALWAYS KEEP TOLERENCE OF 25mm LESSER IN THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT
  • Doorways: Measure both the location of the doorway on the wall and the size of the doorway, including the trim. Starting in the left-hand corner for each measurement ensures accuracy; it’s too easy to make a mistake on the location of the door in the wall.
Start in the left-hand corner of any wall that has a doorway in it. Start at a spot halfway up the wall in the left-hand corner and measure from there to the edge of the door trim. Next, measure the width of the door including the trim on both sides. If the wall happens to have more than one door, measure each door location separately starting at the left-hand corner. Don’t measure from the edge of one door’s trim to the edge of the next door. Don’t forget to measure the height of the door (including trim), too. Note the location and dimensions on your paper.
  • Windows: Start in the left-hand corner of the wall with a window and measure the distance from the wall corner to the edge of the window trim. Measure the window’s width and height including all sides of trim. Finally, measure the distance from the floor to lower edge of the bottom piece of trim. Use these measurements to draw the correct size window and transfer these measurements onto your paper.
  • Pipes, vents, outlets, and switches: Accurately note the location of all receptacles, electrical switches, drainpipes, and venting duct work. Once again, start in the left-hand corner of the wall with each specific item in it. This time, however, measure to the center of the items including the outlets, drainpipes, or duct work. A`gain, transfer these dimensions and positions onto your drawing.
Now that you have all of the dimensions you need, you can actually draw your new kitchen layout. Start by playing around with different locations for the appliances, but always keep in mind where the power sources are located, unless you’re planning on moving them to accommodate an appliance’s new spot. Don’t be afraid to change the location of a specific size cabinet within a specific run, either.

Kitchen Measurment
Kitchen Measurment

What are the Benefits of Having a Modular Kitchen ?

As significantly the query of kitchen decor is concerned-lots of people materialize a fancy image towards the modular kitchen. it is a space used for food storage, preparation and cooking. A modular kitchen is normally equipped with a gas stove or microwave oven for cooking. Fridge for food preservation and storage. Sink with water inlet outlet supply and draining for cleaning purpose of raw food and dish washing.

Well organized storage in form of cupboards for utensils ,food and any other creative way for cooking. these kitchens are crafted neatly to adjust to person taste and first choice also because the reachable space in any house, these modular kitchen has turn into a everywhere function. Although the main objective of a kitchen is cooking, it can be the center of other activities as well, especially for get together within homes, depending on its size, furnishing, and equipment. If a washing machine is present, washing and drying laundry is also done in the kitchen.

The kitchen may also be the place where the family eats, provided it is large enough. Sometimes, it is the most comforting room in a house, where family and visitors tend to congregate. rapidly match your spending budget of a majority of individuals who wish to get a modular kitchen method Modular kitchen is among probably the most preferred interiors decor pieces of today’s globe.

In case you want to obtain a modular kitchen method for yourself and are feeling muddled as to how you can pull off it, listed here are a couple of helpful purchasing suggestions and info. Modular kitchen ergonomics help us in reducing the work load in the kitchen and provides us with easy storage options.

Kitchen should face North East or North West .Kitchens should be well located internally with respect to pantry, dining room and living. Although kitchens are small places there planning requires out most attention to details. The kitchen are also places of meeting and have social significance .They occupy large amount of users time and peak attention periods. In residences Kitchens should be placed strategically for easy accessibility to all major work areas and rooms.



This a place for everything, everything in place should be motto for a dream kitchen. In order to cut down walking distance between work centers, utensils should be stored where they need to be first. A well planned kitchen should not only look good but make the cook using it feel content with his place for work.
Work centers and storage facilities to be laid out in order before freezing on the kitchen plan When kitchen units are fitted they should follow a sequence which complements the work and reduces efforts. The structure should be spacious and allow room for free movement. The furniture should minimize standing work and any such posture which will be strenuous for the household person.

The basic storage options available in the kitchen are:

Base units or under counter units - These units are used for storing large, heavy or seldom used kitchen equipment.
Wall mounted units - Wall mounted have small depth so worktops beneath them can be used without hindrance. They allow crockery to be reached withoutbending.
Tall units - Full height cupboards are suitable for storing cleaning materials , brooms etc. they can also house refrigerator or microwave
These combinations when organized in proper way with the required appliances and the counter top makes a modular kitchen. This kitchen is for sure easiest to work in as compared to traditional counter top working style.