Building your modular kitchen does not need to be expensive. Choosing the right kitchen design philosophy, layout, and materials can impact the cost of your kitchen and make it much more pocket friendly than you would imagine. Modular Kitchen design can be simple and low cost and yet be stylish and functional.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DESIGN PHILOSOPHY FOR YOUR MODULAR KITCHEN
Embrace Minimalism. Minimalistic design philosophy is known for using less and keeping things simple, which makes them inherently cheaper, except in some cases where achieving minimalism becomes more expensive.
Minimalism is an excellent choice if you aim to reduce the Budget as labour and material costs are much lower if you use this design philosophy.
PLAN YOUR LAYOUT WISELY
The layout impacts material and labour costs significantly: The L-shaped kitchens need special hardware like magic corners etc, whereas a single wall or a galley kitchen is much simpler to build and eventually cheaper.
Simplicity in layout can come at the cost of convenience, please ensure your layout still incorporates the magic triangle.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIAL CHOICES
Thanks to upgrades in technology and innovation, we are spoiled for choices. You can use Ply, board, MDF, HDF, HDHMR etc, for your cabinetry.
The cost of labour and the cost of materials make up the total cost of a kitchen, So sometimes choosing the right material can save a lot of labour costs. For example, if you select pre-laminated HDHMR boards all you need to do is cut, join and use edge banding tape to get your cabinets ready.
UTILISE OPEN SHELVING
A lot of money and time is spent on making and mounting shutters on the carcass of the modular kitchen, and the soft close hinges cost a pretty penny.
Open shelving is a cost-effective and trendy alternative to upper cabinets.
It not only reduces the overall cost but also creates an airy, spacious feel in the kitchen. Use shelves to display beautiful dishes, glassware, or even decorative items that add personality to your space.
WHEN ON BUDGET EVERY PENNY COUNTS !
Simple innovations like extended shutters which remove the need for handles can save a lot of money by eliminating the need to buy expensive furniture handles or knobs.
You can build a low-cost kitchen without compromising style or functionality, By carefully planning your layout, focusing on essential features, utilizing open shelving, investing in affordable updates, and using plants and other reasonably priced accent pieces.
In this journey, every decision you make should reflect your style and the practical needs of your household. With thoughtful planning and a focus on simplicity, your new kitchen will be a testament to the fact that elegance and efficiency can go hand in hand, even on a budget.