With the ever changing lifestyle, people are gradually shifting to modular kitchens for their elegant looks, maximum utilisation of available space, customised design and overall utility. Available in various material and design choices modular kitchens are stealing the hearts of many and growing very popular. However, traders stated that the demand for the such products have slowed down after the earthquake owing to halt in the real estate sector.

“Easy to assemble and transfer, these modular kitchens are elegant in look, flexible and can be used as per the requirement of customers and available space,” said Prakash Kumar Tibrewal, Director of Kitchen Concepts.

Citing that kitchens are all about personal choice and depend upon cooking habits, space, number of family members and style, he said, “We have a complete kitchen solution to match each and every requirement of customers.”

The price of modular kitchens depends upon chosen material. Modular kitchens are available in various material such as PU lacquered, lacquered glass, acrylic, veneer, European laminate, plywood and marble. At Kitchen Concepts, the price of a modular kitchen starts at Rs 300,000 and includes sink, chimney, working space, stove, granite counter tops and cabinets. Tibrewal informed that they have tall baskets, built in cabinets for refrigerators, oven, microwaves, dishwashers, et cetera. He also stated that they provide a year’s warranty on their products with after sales services.

3 modular kitchens to choose from:

PU lacquered and glorious glass modular kitchen
This modular island kitchen is trending these days. Designed in purple and white PU lacquered and glorious glass, the cabinet allures every one. Use of hydraulic system in drawers makes it easy to open and close to take out things. This kitchen is designed for maximum use of corners and below sink area. It has a built in dishwasher and accesorised by SS304 grade products that will not get rusted. It costs around Rs 1.4 million.

PU lacquered and veneer modular kitchen
This kitchen combines PU lacquered and veneer for a different look. Veneer top cabinet and breakfast counter just complements the off white lacquered kitchen area with tall cabinet. It has in built microwave and oven space. This kitchen has an island cooking area with soft close drawers. It costs around Rs 1.5 million.

Laminated modular kitchens
Made up of Nepali laminate using waterproof plywood, this kitchen is affordable. Matte and high gloss laminate combines well in this kitchen. Use of maximum drawers along with side corners of the cabinet utilises space to the maximum for storing and keeping kitchen utensils. This kitchen costs around Rs 500,000.

source: the himalayan times, 30 july 2016
Photo: Shirish Amatya/ THT