| There may be many reasons for remodeling your | | | | easy.Steel sinks are in today, and are available in |
| kitchen. Insufficient space, outdated decor, poor lighting | | | | different sizes. Sinks with drain boards and cutting |
| fixtures, and impractical layout are common | | | | boards are also available. Even small dustbins are |
| motivations. Cool, light, or dull colors; minimal contrasts, | | | | made available in sinks to throw the waste. Aquaguard |
| light tints not only expand space but also heightens the | | | | provisions can be made above the sink. Crushers can |
| ceiling and lengthens the room.FLOORING: Your | | | | also be provided below the sink for crushing the waste |
| flooring choice is important as it will set the tone for the | | | | to avoid problems in drainage.DESIGN AND |
| whole kitchen. The textural quality of the floor appeals | | | | STORAGE: The standard layout sequence for any |
| to the eye and has a radical effect on how we | | | | kitchen should be: Storage, sink, preparation, serving, |
| perceive the room as a whole. In kitchens, the two | | | | eating, oven/gas. All equipment's which you use |
| most elegant floors are ceramic or vitrified tiles / slabs. | | | | regularly in cooking must be placed within an arms |
| Ceramic tile is a premium product for a kitchen and as | | | | distance of the gas.TIPS:1) If your going for a modular |
| such represents an impressive upgrade over any | | | | kitchen or getting it done by a carpenter, its better to |
| other floor. The only disadvantage is the cold | | | | get the drawing done by the readymade kitchen |
| feel.CEILING: Ceilings in kitchen should be as high as | | | | retailers.2) Create good counter space in the kitchen. It |
| possible to avoid carbon accumulation. Lights should be | | | | makes working comfortable. It is also useful foresting |
| concealed in the ceiling above the cutting platform and | | | | hot dishes and jobs like dicing and chopping. Convert |
| preparation counter to enhance efficiency and highlight | | | | one of the counter tops into a breakfast bar. High |
| the recipe. Exhaust fans and chimney are more than a | | | | stools could be placed on either side or same side.3) If |
| necessity to remove smoke.FURNITURE: | | | | your kitchen layout permits, then you should have a |
| Pre-fabricated kitchens have now become an | | | | sink, refrigerator and hob in a triangle.4) In a galley |
| accepted feature, especially in places like Pune. Units | | | | kitchen, the hob and the sink should be on the same |
| for the floor and wall, deep units to accommodate | | | | side.5)If complete cabinets cost too much, opt for a |
| electrical appliances and gas trolleys, and a wide | | | | few open racks. Use glass shelves, which are |
| choice of accessories in the form of wire baskets, | | | | cheaper, classier and also less obtrusive.6) If you have |
| carousels, adjustable shelves and pullout units | | | | trouble bending then place the oven at your waist level. |
| characterise the basic modules in a pre-fab kitchen. | | | | And have a counter/table next to the oven.7) The |
| These well-organized kitchens can suit the requirement | | | | fridge and the microwave should be close to each |
| for any household kitchen. Pre-fab kitchen units can be | | | | other to allow easy working.8) Use the window ledge |
| made of powder coated trolley system, stainless steel | | | | to place little pots of the flowers. Grow your herb |
| trolley system (wire or pipe products), or can be a | | | | garden in your kitchen.9) If you cant have a window, |
| combination of both. Instead of wood, they are made | | | | have a half wall of glass/glass bricks at least. Natural |
| of steel pipe structures, which are very light and easy | | | | light cheers up space wonderfully.10) If you go for |
| to maintain.Modular compartments in drawers have | | | | colourful walls, keep the base and wall units in muted |
| made life very easy for women in the kitchen. | | | | colours.11) You can use silver-finish handles on kitchen |
| Systematic division of spaces for dishes, quarter | | | | cabinets as their finish lasts longer.12) Sleek metallic |
| plates, bowls, cutlery, spoons, vessels and containers | | | | handles keep the look light and airy.Refer for further |
| of various sizes has helped in time and space | | | | information on this. |
| management. Maintenance of these things is very | | | | |