Like everything else in life, our kitchens too need to be efficient and organised. Our previous posts talked about how to de-clutter and optimise storage in kitchens. Unfortunately, with most of us having to make do with an outdated kitchen design, this isn’t always possible. In fact, small kitchen layout ideas that are available to the majority of people, just aren’t conducive to making the most of the space you have.

Unlike a custom-built kitchen which is renovated or built on-site, a modular kitchen is made up of pre-made units. These units consist of floor cabinets, wall cabinets, counter tops and may include appliances like a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator and chimney. These units can be put together much like puzzle pieces, but in whatever shape, design or pattern that works best for you. One of the most popular methods of putting these units together is in various L shaped modular kitchen designs, since these provide plenty of cabinet space, while still leaving room for appliances, such as your refrigerator.

Popular materials include wood and laminate for the cabinets and granite, aluminium and marble for the countertops. Stainless steel modular kitchen cabinets are also fairly popular these days, due to their ultra-modern look and functionality. In more classic kitchens, wooden kitchen cabinets are usually the norm.

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Perhaps the most important consideration when it comes to choosing the design for your modular kitchen is size. Those who are lucky enough to have a large space to work with can opt for more counter space and additional units like a dishwasher or double door fridge; although remember that you will still have to consider the cost of kitchen countertops per square foot, as this is how price is calculated. Luckily, most manufacturers will also have a simple modular kitchen cost calculator, that can provide you with a breakdown and estimate of costing.