Getting a modular kitchen is like a dream come true from most home owners, especially for the lady and the man of the house. This is because even if they are not passionate about cooking on a daily basis, it is the spot where a lot of their lifestyle goals kick-off; from fitness preferences to how they want to entertain guests, and so on. Hence, a modular kitchen that is truly aligned with their needs and personalities is extremely important. Of course, getting such a modular kitchen made in India, even in cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, isn't easy. Despite the options available, there are a number of best practices and hacks you need to invest in to ensure your modular kitchen design is one of the best out there and truly stands out at various levels – cabinet appeal, drawers, pantry unit that is spacious, and accessories that are a class apart.

Interestingly, most people think that hacks for minimum maintenance of their modular kitchen have nothing to do when they are looking for modular kitchen ideas, catalogues, and designers. However, the reverse is true. You need to invest in a series of best practices at the start, when looking for modular kitchen showrooms near you, to ensure your modular kitchen design is not just the best in town but also requires minimal maintenance when it comes to modular cabinets, fittings, drawers and overall modular accessories.

Here are some modular kitchen hacks to consider for your Indian kitchen if you live in cities such as Mumbai to ensure minimum maintenance post installation:

Compare modular kitchen cabinets and drawers

It is always good to opt for modular kitchen cabinets and drawers that appeal to you in a showroom, catalogue, or basis an idea shown to you. However, to understand if it will translate into a low maintenance, good quality, and long-lasting kitchen for you, spend some time comparing your options. Be in terms of open and shut styles, laminates and surfaces, handles, or material options for cabinet doors, make sure you ask showroom sales managers or interior consultants about the pros and cons of the various options available to you while planning your modular kitchen within your budget, at a price point that delivers maximum value.

Consider modular kitchen ideas with a pinch of practicality

Your modular kitchen isn't going to exist in clouds. It is going to be impacted by your everyday routine, your cooking ingredients and style, and the external environment. Hence, it is important that when you visit a kitchen showroom near you or browse a modular kitchen catalogue, ask questions around how durable and friendly it is with regards to your personalized needs. For instance, can a specific modular kitchen cabinet and drawer material lose sheen when exposed to Mumbai's humid air? Or can A type of modular kitchen fittings get scratched easily if you have a pet at home? Asking these questions will help you arrive at modular kitchen cabinets, drawers, and fittings that last good for several years without requiring much maintenance.

Invest in sturdy accessories and modular kitchen hardware

One of the most overlooked aspects while freezing on ideas for a modular kitchen is not paying enough attention to accessories and hardware. While most urban Indians in cities such as Mumbai dedicate a lot of time to selecting cabinets, drawers, pantry units, and overall modular kitchen fittings, they often leave the carpenters to decide on hardware and accessories such as hinges and handles. However, these are extremely critical to impacting your maintenance costs and the overall appeal of your modular kitchen. Hence, though they may not come up for discussion at the time of designing and ideation, make it a point to understand the difference between soft close hinges and regular hinges, premium handles and regular handles, and so on so forth. This is especially true for high-usage cabinets and drawers such as those located in pantry units. It will go a long way in ensuring your dream modular kitchen remains spectacular for years, just like it appears in the showroom at the time of your purchase.