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Modular kitchen planning: what to decide before you sign
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Start with how you cook
A modular kitchen is less about catalog looks and more about how you move through the space every day. Start with the work triangle — sink, cooktop, and refrigerator — and adjust for open plans where an island becomes the hub.
Storage follows inventory
Storage should follow inventory: tall units for groceries, deep drawers for pots, and overhead cabinets sized to what you actually stock. Leave room for future appliances; power and water rough-ins are cheaper before civil lock-in.
Finishes and maintenance
Finally, align shutter finishes and hardware with maintenance reality in your climate. Matte surfaces and soft-close hardware age gracefully when specified with the site’s humidity and usage in mind.
