Smart Tips for a Perfect Modular Kitchen |13 steps to Make Perfect modular kitchen
Q1: What is the best board for carcass and shutters?
Carcass: 18mm BWP Plywood (IS710)
Kitchen is a place where we deal with both fire and water. So Marine Plywood (note : marine plywood is not a brand, it is a type), which was used to make boats to withstand water, can be used for Kitchen cabinet. Also it should be BWR (boiling water resistant)
And My choice is Century Ply, Greeen ply, Sharon or Kitply is best for a Marine or BWR Plywood. For Laminate, the poineer is Formica. You can also choose between Ceturlilam, Greenlam also. Don’t settle for cost. Always have quality in mind. But the fittings and fixtures are also important. How you do the interior with the plywood is also very important. So the people who do the interior should be very much skilled to do justice to what you spend on the material
Shutter – Laminate finish: 18mm BWP Blockboard
Shutter – For Ducco & PU paint finish: 18mm HDHMR board
Q2: Which is the best finish material for shutters?
Mid-range: Paper Based Laminate or PVC laminate
Or
Premium: Acrylic or PU paint
or
Top-end: Veneer, stone ceramic, or premium acrylic
or
Q3: What is the best material for the kitchen countertop?
Budget: Granite
Mid-range: Full-body tile
Premium: Quartz
Q4: What is the ideal backsplash finish?
Option 1: Same as countertop
Option 2: Designer tiles (subway, Moroccan, or tropical styles)
Q5: What is the best type of sink to use?
Double-bowl stainless steel sink (304 grade, 8-inch depth)
Q6: What type of pull-out channels should be used?
Tandem box with Innotech channels for soft-close and smooth function
Q7: What is the right way to hide the geyser?
Use a 10–15L horizontal geyser inside an overhead cabinet near the sink.
Cabinet depth: 15–18 inches minimum with proper ventilation
Q8: Where should the RO unit be installed?
Install under the sink
Use a 7–10L RO model with pre-planned electrical and drain connections
Q9: Which handle style looks sleek and modern?
Gola profile or J-profile handles for a seamless, easy-to-clean look
Q10: What kind of lighting makes a kitchen stand out?
Use ceiling lights for general lighting
Use under-cabinet LED strips for focused task lighting and ambience
Q11: What should be the ideal size and style of overhead cabinets?
Height: 2 feet
Use lift-up shutters or soft-close glass shutters with internal lighting
Q12: What is the most functional kitchen layout?
Follow the work triangle: Place the sink, hob, and fridge in a triangular layout for efficient workflow
Q13: How to add a premium feel to the kitchen on a budget?
Add open shelves with lighting
Opt for matte laminates
Use minimal, well-coordinated accessories