Do’s and Don’ts Of Kitchen Design

‘Dos’ are based on your preferences and needs. We have tried giving you basic ideas to guide you.

1. Don’t use anything less than BWP/BWR ply for kitchen carcass (bottom unit)
2. Try to avoid granite drilling for the gas pipeline. It is best to conceal it in wall
3. Don’t place stove near windows, as it will divert the oily air around the kitchen
4. Don’t keep open shelves near/above the stove, as they are prone to get dirty due to oily fumes and smoke.
5. If you are planning attached dining space, allow leg space.
6. Never store groceries under the kitchen slab (high chances of spoiling soon due to heat and humidity, and might invite insects and cockroaches.
7. Don’t use the sink as a washbasin. Properly partition the sink
8. Don’t store toiletries in the kitchen.
9. Keep your top unit storage at nominal height
10. Don’t block ventilation at any point
11. Don’t keep defined space for oven and fridge – plan space to accommodate for future upgrades
12. Avoid fitted shelves above fridge
13. Don’t cover the bottom unit of the water purifier, because any seepage might damage the fixtures.
14. If you are concealing the water purifier/RO make sure you check its tank about cleaning
15. Never design doors (under the kitchen counters) more than 2 feet width. Always plan baskets there, as it is difficult to access the vessels underneath at 2 feet depth. In that case it’s better to have a 1.5feet width counter.
16. To avoid your cooker spills reaching your attached dining, maintain sufficient distance between both.
17. Don’t place overhead storages beyond 2 feet over your kitchen counter. Later you will feel difficulty in reaching them. A pull down top storage unit is ideal.
18. Plan designated space for cleaning supplies and equipment

Hope this blog gave you basic insights and helpful tips for a beautiful kitchen that is a right mix of convenience and functionality.