There is a process involved in the of making a modular kitchen, which consists of the site visit, physical measurements, designing, discussing, finalising, placing an order for manufacturing, dispatch and then finally installation at your home. Normally this process takes 6-7 weeks for Indian Kitchens and 10-11 weeks for European kitchens.

Modular kitchens are easy to maintain. Based to the design and material used, necessary care needs to be taken and a few common practices will ensure the long life of you modular kitchen. Please check our Maintenance Tips section for more information.

Modular kitchens are available in a range of colours, designs, textures, material and concepts. These specifications keep changing with time and new developments are a constant feature in all aspects of the kitchen. Even the trends vary with changing lifestyles and preferences.

Nowadays, straight lines are in vogue. Handle-less doors, soft closing drawers, top open-able glass doors, built-in appliances form the latest trend. You can also give your kitchen a rustic country look by using solid wood finish shutters. Contemporary, classic or rustic, whatever represents your personality can reflected in your Modular Kitchen.

Appliances in a Modular kitchen are as important as the kitchen itself! Sinks are the most important accessories and no kitchen is complete without a sink. It is the known fact that no modular kitchen company manufactures their own appliances. You can buy any accessory from any reputed brand, but just take care to share this information with the designer before designing the kitchen, so it's very easy to accommodate it in the design process. Same rule applies for all other accessories.

The non visible area of the modular furniture can be covered by plain tiles and the visible area called "dado" can be decorated by good designer tiles, composite material or simply extend the same granite or counter-top.

Counter-tops are available in various materials and finishes like, marble, granite, composite, wood and steel. Most common and recommended is granite, due to its hardness. However, composite products are very much the recent trend. Even laminated counter-tops can be used, provided there is careful use of water.

Marble, granite, ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles, vitrified tiles, etc can be used for the flooring. We recommend using a harder surface, as the kitchen is a room where bulky utensils and equipment are shifted (like cylinders, refrigerators and so on), causing scratches and indents. Hence, the harder the surface the better and longer is its life. Shomli Interiors has an exhaustive range in tiles for the walls and floor of the kitchen.

Granite is a widely preferred material for the flooring as it is easy to clean and matches practically anything. Although marble absorbs water quickly which makes it prone to staining, it scores high in the looks department. The most practical would be vitrified or semi-vitrified floors from Shomli Interiors and Marbonite.

For a low traffic kitchen, wooden flooring or wooden floor laminates can be considered. This is the latest trend in high profile or affluent kitchens.

Normally we install an exhaust fan to purify the air in the kitchen. By doing this the oil vapour, dust particles and carbon travel from cooking area to the exhaust fan and settle down on the surface of kitchen wall, top cabinets and damage the look and surface. At the same time it's also harmful for the health of the person cooking.

Chimneys are located just above the cooking hob and hence all smoke, oil vapour, dust particles and carbon get sucked into it directly and are then pulled out of the kitchen with the help of powerful suction blowers and fans.

Some chimneys are designed with built-in lights and a timer, among other features. Some, due to the glass or steel finish, also add to the aesthetic appeal of the modular kitchen.

We provide shutters of various materials, few of which are partial board, MDF, ply, solid wood, etc. It can also be mixed and matched as per your tastes. Materials like aluminium and glass are also used to break the monotony as well as to enhance the usability of the kitchen.

The range is exhaustive. We provide more than 115 colour choices in European kitchens and over 85 colours for Indian kitchens. The colours are available in laminate, membrane, paint and acrylic finishes. The shutters are made in various design finishes, like 4-side edge banding, post form, routed, mesh, aluminium profile with glass, etc.

The choices allow you to juggle with unlimited number of combinations, which suits your budgets, interiors, tastes and personality.

Costing of a modular kitchen is based not only on the dimension, but also on other factors like the selection of martial, hardware, number of drawers and doors, type of accessories used, etc. So, it is not possible to estimate the price of a kitchen by its size alone.

Our designers are equipped with sufficient knowledge to understand your requirement and budget, and can easily design a kitchen which fits in your budget. At the same time, our designers duty is to give you the best kitchen that your money can buy, thus proving to be value for money for a long period of time. At Shomli Interiors, we are committed to delighting you with the kitchen of your dream.

We have kitchens starting from the range of Rs. 75,000 to over Rs. 200,000. We can further customize the kitchens based on your budget and need.

Yes. We give a 3-year warranty for Shomli Interiors Kitchen range.

Appliances and fixtures in a Modular kitchen are as important as the kitchen itself. It is a known fact that no modular kitchen company manufactures its own appliances. You can buy any accessory from any reputed brand, but do remember to share this information with the designer before designing the kitchen, so that it can be accommodated in the design process.

Sinks

To clear a clogged sink, pour half a cup of baking soda followed by one cup of vinegar down the drain. Wait one hour and then pour boiling water into the drain. If the sink is clogged with grease, pour a cup of salt water and a cup of baking soda into the drain followed by boiling water. The grease will usually dissolve immediately and open the drain.

Handles and Hinges

Handles are the most used parts of the cabinets and should be cleaned frequently to remove grime, marks and bacteria. While wiping down the handles use a damp cloth and make sure to clean the joints where the grime tends to accumulate. Wipe dry the cleaned handles to prevent streaks.

To remove tarnish from handles, use a soft cloth, first dipped in hot vinegar, and then in salt, and rub tarnish off. This works well on brass fittings. To remove tarnish from copper, use a paste of equal parts white vinegar, salt and flour.

Weather changes and high humidity can result in formation of rust on the handles and fittings. For removing rust from chrome, wet a piece of aluminium foil and rub the surface gently and wipe off with a soft rag. You can also use vinegar or lemon juice with salt to clean, or sprinkle a cut potato with salt or baking soda to scrub rust away. Once the handle is clean, dry it and polish immediately with linseed or lemon oil.

For cleaning cabinet hinges, use an old tooth brush dipped in mild soap water and scrub out the dirt and grime from crevices. You can occasionally apply some machine oil to make sure they do not rust or squeak. (If there is a technical problem with the hinges, please call our Customer Care Service for assistance.);

Taps

Taps are the most used fixture in a kitchen. Always make sure the taps are kept sparkling clean and are not dripping. Some eco-friendly and household tips are:

Use an old toothbrush with a bit of baking soda to scrub around the tap. Then use a wet cloth to wipe away the loosened dirt and deposits. Finally wipe the tap with a dry cloth to prevent streaks.

To clean taps with a chrome and nickel finish, dab some vinegar on a damp cloth and clean the tap and hardware. Finish by wiping the surface with a dry cloth.

To clean taps with a copper and stainless steel finish, you can use ketchup or cola (easily found in most kitchens). Apply these to the tap and wipe off with a damp cloth after a few minutes. The acid in these products removes the tarnish to give you a shiny tap.

Proper and regular cleaning of kitchen cabinets will prolong their life and keep them looking as good as new for years to come. Care should be taken to prevent damaging the material and the hardware.

Just a quick wipe-down of the outside as well as the inside of the cabinets with a soft dry cloth every day will prevent accumulation of dust and cooking residue. It will just take a minute or two but will go a long way in preserving the cabinets.

Shomli Interiors Kitchens' cabinets and components are tested for water and moisture resistance to give you durability. But it would be better to avoid exposure to water for long periods.

To clean glass cabinet shutters, instead of spraying the cleaning liquid directly onto the glass, dab it on a clean dry cloth and wipe the glass clean. This prevents the liquid from streaking on to the rest of cabinet.

Kitchen cabinets pick up a lot of grease and dirt as a result of oil fumes and steam during cooking. And if not cleaned often, stubborn greasy marks form on the surface. Use a mild mixture of liquid soap in lukewarm water to wipe off the soiled area with a sponge or soft cloth and completely wipe off excess moisture with a dry cloth. (Avoid using sharp objects, coarse cloth or powdered cleaners to prevent scratching of the cabinet material.)

All Shomli Interiors' cabinets are tested for weight endurance and shutter longevity, but make sure the cabinet storage space is not overloaded beyond the specified weight, and do not apply excessive pressure on the hinges. (Do not try to fix any mechanical breakdown and address the complaint to our Customer Care Service.)

Try to make kitchen cleaning a regular habit. You can maybe devote one day a week for cleaning the kitchen, this way you can avoid a heavy build-up of dust and grime.

After cooking a meal, a quick clean-up of the counter and stove top can prevent stains and accumulation of grease that might prove difficult to wipe off later.

To remove oily grime, use a mild soapy cleanser with a nylon scrubber. If the surface material is a concern, then spray the grime with a mild soapy solution and after a while wipe it off with a damp kitchen cloth. Wipe the area again with a dry cloth. (Wash and clean the kitchen rags after every use.)

Immediately wipe any spillage to prevent staining and dirt build-up.

Keep the kitchen area clear of any food crumbs or particles to prevent insects and pests from making home in the storage or enclosed areas. (It is also a good idea to maintain a simple pest control regime.).

It is always a good habit to clean the sink after washing the dishes to clear it of any oily residue.

Install and properly maintain dehumidifiers, vents, exhaust fans, chimneys and drains.

After handling soapy cleansers and cleaning solutions please make sure you wash your hands clean and wipe them dry.

(Handy cleaning materials that you should have to maintain a clean kitchen are a pair of rubber gloves, soft cleaning cloths, nylon scrub, an old not-in-use toothbrush, liquid soap, etc. Also make sure you store these items away from children's reach.)