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Luxury Furniture Design Ideas for Modular Kitchens

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The modular kitchen franchise that you deal with, you have to make sure to give them a good idea of how you’d like your kitchen to look like – and for that you have to know that the overall look itself is incomplete without adding a pinch of luxury to the space. There are of course, many ideas out there, and many others that you could try on your own, without depending on any samples or luxury kitchen literature out there in the market; but here we are, with a few ideas to help you get started on the idea:

  1. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a luxury kitchen is wood finish. It adds more than just a pinch of sophistication to any kitchen – whether it be modern, traditional, chic, rustic, or of any other theme. Ad not just elegance, but wood finish gives the kitchen a sense of warmth. Wood is definitely an amazing material to work with, if it’s luxury and comfort that you’re looking for.
  1. Mismatched colors and making good use of contrasting paints is another great way to go about making your kitchen look luxurious. Use more of neutral colors – colors like white and beige always have an air of simplicity and grandeur about them. But reds and blacks are royal colors; especially if you go with one of the bright colors and have alternate swatches of these mixed with swatches of light colors – it would give your kitchen a beautiful look.
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Cast Iron Sinks: Pros and Cons

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As you decide to buy modular kitchen for yourself, you see that choosing a kitchen sink comes off as one of the topmost priorities. And it should be. And because there are so many types of sinks available in the market, there is enough reason for you to understand each and every sink material properly, and then make your choice.

So, here’s a list of pros and cons of cast iron sinks, to make you understand them better:

What’s so great about cast iron sinks?

When it comes to durability, it’s really hard to beat this one. Not just are these sinks massive, they also don’t dent like stainless steel, or crack like any other solid surface.

Not just strong, but a cast iron sink looks great as well. The glossy finish that porcelain enamel gives it, adds an element of visual appeal to it. Available in a number of colours, a cast iron sink gels well with almost any kitchen design theme or concept.

You wouldn’t need to hire anyone to install this one. A cast iron sink is already heavy in weight, which helps it remain in place, and doesn’t require anything to hold it, especially because of the sealant that surrounds it to help keep it secure in its place.

What’s not so great about cast iron sinks?

The porcelain enamel that gives the cast iron surface a beautiful finish, is also prone to chipping and wearing off. Especially, if you use abrasive cleaners or try to aggressively clean it – you might just wear it off.

Rusting is another problem that you might face with cast iron sink. If you let the porcelain get chipped off, the cast iron surface underneath could easily attract rust.

When you renovate or buy your modular kitchen, you might not need anyone to help you install this sink; but you would need solid fixtures to help it support itself. The weight of these sinks is too much for them to keep steady without help.

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U-shaped Kitchen Layout: Pros and Cons

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One of the versatile and really popular designs of modular kitchens in Ahmedabad as well as almost every other city in the country, U-shaped kitchens were initially developed as a result of a lot of research and planning. And sure enough, the hard work paid off, and we got a kitchen design that makes it a comfortable and easy place to house the most important part of any household.

But like everything else, this kitchen design too has its own pros and cons. So, before you make your choice for your kitchen’s design, you should go through the following points:

Benefits of U-Shaped Kitchens:
It provides separate zones for preparing the food, cooking it, washing the dishes, and so on.

Unlike an L-shaped kitchen, a U-shaped one has three adjacent walls that contour the whole kitchen, giving one more counter space to work on, as well as keep the appliances on.

Another parameter that a U-shaped kitchen usually provides an advantage in, is the way it doesn’t allow much of chaos to set in, in the kitchen. Because this typical design of a kitchen isn’t very good in allowing too much traffic, one usually doesn’t  get a lot of spills and all – your chances to work in peace in such a kitchen might actually be quite high.

Drawbacks of U-shaped Kitchens:

A U-shaped modular kitchen must have its two ‘legs’ at least 10 feet apart, making it not very suitable for small spaces. Also, without an island-kind of countertop in the middle, the whole space could prove to be too large for some people for practical uses.
While every kitchen has things that one rarely uses, and we’re always looking for spaces that could keep them stored, the bottom corner cabinets of this type of kitchen could be used for such a purpose; the reason for it being, those cabinets are usually too difficult to be accessed on a daily basis.

Forming a kitchen work triangle gets a bit difficult here, ue to the distance between two ‘legs’, as we discussed, unless you put an island counter in the center which could be used to place either the cooktop, or have a sink installed in it.

For modular kitchens in Ahmedabad, you can contact Krios Kitchens, and our team will help you build a modular kitchen that fits your home’s design, and your sense of style, while keeping your convenience and comfort as the first priority!

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Modular Kitchens: MDF vs. Particle Board

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The question one asks just after deciding to get one’s kitchen renovated or getting a brand new modular kitchen is – what material to use?

Suppliers of modular kitchens in Surat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and all other cities know that both MDF and particle board have their own sets of pros as well as cons. But, the trick is to use those pros and cons to the full advantage of the consumer.

And just so you can take the right decision, based on your set of requirements, we bring you a some factors and some individual attributes that differentiate these two materials:

  • mdf
  • Compressing small wood fibers, glued together with special resin, under huge amount of temperature and pressure, is what creates Medium Density Fiberboard or what is popularly known as MDF.
  • Particle Board
    Also an engineered material, Particle Board is made when large wood fibers or sawdust are glued together.
  • MDF is much more thicker and it is stronger too, owing to the high density of the material. This also gives it an enhanced durability, compared to particle board.
  • Lower density of this material makes Particle Board have reduced strength compared to MDF.
  • Boards made from MDF are heavier; they weigh more than particle boards.
  • Light in weight compared to MDF, particle board has lesser density than the former.
  • Very good, if you have some intricate designs in mind to get crafted on the wood work, as MDF is brilliant to have custom designs added to it. Even the kitchen cabinets can be custom made quite easily, if they’ve been made using MDF.
  • While particle board is designed to build heavy standing furniture, when it comes to adding versatility to the designs, it doesn’t do
    much good – not as good as MDF.
  • MDF has a surface that is always available with a membrane finish, which makes it an amazing base for veneer. The smooth finish also makes it a great choice for building kitchen cabinets, giving them an elegant look.
  • The rough pre-laminated look of particle board makes it quite an apt material to carve cabinet shelves and backend from. Unless it is laminated, particle board comes with a rough surface owing to a pre-laminated exterior.
  • MDF comes at a higher cost, due to its greater strength, durability, and versatility.
  • Particle board is relatively inexpensive, because it less strong as well as less versatile.
  • You can get MDF Boards under two options; Plain and Membrane
  • Particle Boards are also available in two varieties: Plain and Pre-laminated.

If you are thinking of getting a modular kitchen in Surat, Krios Kitchens and it steam of brilliant professionals would be more than happy to help you design the your dream kitchen!

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Kitchen Countertops: Why would Quartz be a Good Choice?

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There are a lot of materials available in the market, that you can choose from to build your kitchen countertop. And with such a wide range of choice, suppliers of modular kitchens in Surat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and all major cities always try to aid the customer by making all there is to know about every raw material.

And to make that process a bit easier, we have come up with a few reasons why you should choose Quartz as your countertop material:

1. Everyone has a budget, and so would you when you start with renovating your kitchen. And when it comes to bringing home value for money, Quartz is one stone that definitely comes to mind. A stone that looks as great as, but comes at a lower cost than the expensive granite, Quartz would especially be of great help, if you’re planning to have a large countertop. As the size your counter increases, the cost will increase too. So, you can easily go for Quartz.

2. You can have Quartz look the way you want it to. Unlike other stones, here you can talk to the manufacturer who can get the slab made in whatever texture and color that you want. There is a higher control over the appearance in this case, which helps. Also, the added benefit is that Quartz slab does not have any surface defects that one would have to cut around, and so the cost doesn’t go up too.

3. Quartz has the distinct make of 93% natural quartz and 7% resin binder. What makes it really unique is the fact that a Quartz slab would have the same thickness as slabs made from other materials, and would be cut and finished using the same equipment as others, but it is actually stronger than granite and marble.

4. Another feature that it makes it really easy to work with, is the fact that it doesn’t have pores. Unlike marble and granite, which have tiny capillary-like channels running between the minerals, Quartz has no such thing. And that’s why, it’s stain-resistant, and never needs any sealing. It’s a wonderful quality for a kitchen countertop.

5. This one’s a scratch resistant material. Quartz being the kind of durable stone that it is, doesn’t require a lot maintenance, and only basic standard care to make it look fabulous all year long.

6. Unlike granite, which is dyed commercially and loses that colour and appearance after a few years, Quartz is manufactured in various colours which remain consistent, making the countertops look amazing even after years of use.

If you are looking to build a modular kitchen in Surat, you can contact Krios Kitchens – one of the best modular kitchen suppliers in the city, and our team will get back to you.

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Taking Care of Your Granite Countertop

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Granite countertops are simply amazing! There’s a reason that people are usually drawn towards getting granite for their kitchen countertops – they are so strong, they don’t get scratched or chipped, and so long lasting! When it comes to durability of this stone, it comes second only to diamonds.

Modular Kitchens in Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Surat, and almost every other place is seeing granite countertops being used by most. All of that said, granite does need to be maintained – and it’s just minimum maintenance that it requires. A stone that looks so classy, while being bit expensive, but is such a one-time investment, these are a few maintenance tips that you would need to follow:

It requires a sealer

Your granite countertop would require a sealant, a solvent-based one, which you would need to apply using a soft cloth. Wait for a day after having applied the first coat, and then apply the second coat. This seal should be good for around a couple of years.

Caution from Stains

Your granite countertop is not stain resistant. But, using a sealant will actually allow you to clean up any spills, so that you can avoid getting your countertop stained, by giving you some extra time! Using acidic cleaners is not really recommended. So, avoid using vinegar over your counter. Use a sponge or a wet cloth, and simply rub off the stain.

Cleaning

You just need some water (not necessarily hot) and a mild soap to do the task. Using a powder cleaner or citrus-containing soap is not recommended.

If you are in the market, looking for a Modular kitchen in Rajkot, Krios Kitchens would be an absolutely great choice to make. Crafting kitchens with beautiful designs and ensuring the best functionality, Krios Kitchens is definitely the best supplier of modular kitchens!

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Modular Kitchens: Luxurious, yet Inexpensive!

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The advantages of modular kitchens? Oh, so many there are! It’s a never ending list, that starts with things like the widest possible range of design options, a lot of space to work with, efficiency that it ensues, and definitely affordability.

And it’s good to know that modular kitchens in Surat are attaining more and more popularity, as the people there are getting more and more acquainted with the idea of affordable luxury.

These are a couple of reasons, as to why are modular kitchens inexpensive, even though they are clearly a step above the other kinds of kitchen, both aesthetically as well as efficiency-wise.

You get to choose all the modules
One of the biggest advantages that one gets by installing a modular kitchen, is the cost effectiveness. When you decide on getting a modular kitchen, you choose the design that you’d want to go for, and you choose the furniture, cabinetry, chimney, and everything else separately. You get to decide on the size and shape of various modules that you would want to go for, and consequently design your whole kitchen. It happens to be a really pocket friendly way to design kitchens, because you fill out the space in your kitchen according to what you think will fit, what would look good to you, and what would fill out the space in the most efficient manner; and especially because modular kitchens are almost completely maintenance free. Even during your day-to-day activities, you will realize that a modular kitchen doesn’t require much of your energy and time to keep it neat and clean.

There’s a modular kitchen possible for every budget out there!
And as you choose your own set of modules, you consequently have a say in the kind of money you’d want to spend. Whether you like the luxurious kind of furniture, a certain kind of cabinetry, or are you looking to have a modest kitchen with all the essentials that looks decent – your choice, and how much you want to spend, are the things that will decide your kitchen for you. You really can’t go wrong here. The other thing to know is that the market for modular kitchens being so competitive, you’ll find a lot of dealers giving you heavy discounts on certain things. So, you won’t even have to compromise too much on your style and your preferences. You will get just about the kind of kitchen that you want, and it will more often than not fit in your budget.

Going for modular kitchens instead of a traditional or civil one, is absolutely the smartest decision that a homemaker can make. If you too think the same way, and would like to have a modular kitchen in Surat, we at Krios Kitchens would love to help you build it! Book your appointment at the nearest showroom! Let’s build a kitchen, together!

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Using Veneer in Kitchen: Why or Why not?

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Whether it’s for a modular kitchen in Vadodara, or Ahmedabad, or any other city in the country, while many people choose to go the solid wood-way, when it comes to deciding on the raw material to use in their modular kitchens, there are other lower-end options like plastic, metal, or veneer that are inexpensive, and fairly good.

Not as high priced as solid wood, veneer proves to be a much lower investment option, especially when it is for people who are buying their house for the very first time. It fits the budgets of people, quite easily.

Unlike wood, which is harvested, veneer is manufactured, and hance you many design options that you can go for. With pieces of veneer designed in a way that they showcase different kinds of wood finishes – even sometimes looking a little exotic than actual wood – you won’t find the same thing with solid wood.

With veneer, you will find a more uniform finish that will be easier to use if you choose to add the veneer-made furniture to an already decorated room. The veneer furniture is easier to match to other pieces.

The problem with veneer though is that manufacturers usually use particle board or MDF or some other such materials to provide a strong core to the furniture, and then use veneer, While it’s not such a bad thing, as these different materials mixed with glue and chemicals beneath the surface, makes the furniture itself much lighter and more manageable – it also makes it too vulnerable to get damaged easily. And often, the damages can’t be repaired.

If you have any other questions regarding modular kitchens design in Vadodara, you can contact Krios Kitchens, and the designers here would be more than happy to help!

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Using Solid Wood in the Kitchen: Why or Why not?

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Whether you are interested in remodeling your kitchen, or getting a modular kitchen designed right from the scratch, you know it’s solid wood that’s your first choice when it comes to selecting the raw material to build it. Not just kitchen, but for any part of the house, the question that comes to mind isn’t really “which raw material to go for?”, but instead “whether to go for solid wood or not?”

True as it might be, that solid wood is the most popular material used in modular kitchens, especially when it comes to getting cabinets made; and the trend is being observed by the modular kitchens suppliers in Rajkot too. But popularity can’t be the only reason one selects an option. One has to know both the pros and cons, before making the final decision.

Solid wood furniture looks beautiful. The combination of contemporary and rustic that it creates is unmatchable. Furniture made from solid wood, sure gives a classic touch to the interior of a room.

Built to perfection, solid wood is strong, durable, and resilient by its very nature. It literally lasts for generations. Even if it starts showing a little bit of an age, after ages, it can be easily refinished.

It can withstand a lot of wear and tear, and requires very less to no maintenance.

Though it looks amazing, it does cost a lot too. The initial investment in getting wooden furniture made is a bit more than other materials.

While wooden furniture is durable, it is also quite heavy. If yours is a family that moves a lot, ten you might want to rethink about using solid wood for furniture.

A more natural way of getting manufactured than others like veneer, solid wood does have a great many qualities, and it does pose a few challenges too. If you’re interested in designing a modular kitchen in Rajkot, do contact Krios Kitchens – one of the best modular kitchen suppliers in Rajkot. Our team will gladly help you decide everything, right from raw material, to furniture design, to the kitchen design itself!

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Types of Kitchen Countertops

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With people getting more and more familiar with the concept of modular kitchens, and not just in showrooms and magazines, but in a more practical manner – the things that make a kitchen, kitchen, are what people are interested in knowing about. And this is the question that modular kitchen suppliers in Surat, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and every other major city is helping people get a good answer to.

One of the most important things that you look for in a modular kitchen, is the countertop. What a countertop does in a kitchen, is absolutely clear. But, what material would help it be more a part of the kitchen, help getting all the work done, and be as less-maintenance as possible – those are the questions that we’ll help you answer by describing a few various materials that you you could use in building the countertop.

Granite
When it comes to building or remodeling kitchen countertops, Granite always makes the top of the list of potential raw materials. While it does give a kitchen an air of sophistication and looks expensive – it does in fact cost a bit more than others. That said, granite, if installed properly and sealed good too – your countertop is going to last a long time. Available in so many different patterns, designs, and colors, you can definitely think about getting this one.

Solid surfaces
Countertops with solid surfaces, like those made out of Swanstone or Corian are great, as they can endure scratches and chips, better than some others; but they are not heat resistant, making them a little unsuitable for keeping say, hot pan on them. They don’t stain easily, and needless to say, they come tough.

Quartz
Something that is better than granite, when it comes to the colors in which it is available, scratch resistance property, and most importantly – something that doesn’t have a porous surface. That’s quartz. But, obviously, it’s quite expensive – more expensive than granite. So, make your choice accordingly.

Laminate
A good option for your countertop would be laminate. It doesn’t just come with a smooth surface that is easy to clean, but being made from plastic-coated synthetic material, this one can be easily cut to size, is inexpensive, and great if you like to change things every few years. With laminate surfaces though, the problem is with them getting chips and scratches quite easily – and they’re almost impossible to repair.

Stainless steel
Contemporary kitchens, you’ll see, employ stainless steel. While steel makes countertops more durable, resilient, and give them a beautiful and seamless look – you might find them noisy, expensive, and could even get dented, if hit hard enough. Also, you obviously won’t be able to cut on steel surface.

If you’re looking to build modular kitchens in Surat, please contact Krios Kitchens – one of the best modular kitchen suppliers in Surat, and our team will get back to you!