Kitchen Interior

The kitchen is the hardest-working room in a home, and it is the room where poor planning is felt every day. A cabinet that is too deep, a hob placed far from the sink or a chimney that does not clear the smoke can make cooking less enjoyable for years. A modular or custom kitchen, planned properly, avoids these problems.

Aatish Joshi designs kitchens around work flow, storage and durability, with finishes that suit the rest of the home.

Understanding your cooking habits

Indian cooking often involves heavy use of oil, spices, steam and multiple vessels, and the kitchen needs to handle that. We ask how many people cook at once, what kind of meals are prepared, how much storage is needed for grains, utensils and appliances, and whether there is a separate dry or wet kitchen. These details guide the layout and cabinet choices.

Layout options

• Straight or single-wall layouts for compact spaces
• L-shaped kitchens that use corners efficiently
• U-shaped layouts for generous work surfaces
• Parallel kitchens for narrow rooms
• Island or peninsula layouts where space permits
• Open or semi-open kitchens connected to dining areas

The right choice depends on room size, door and window positions, plumbing points and how the kitchen connects to the rest of the home.

Work zones and storage

A kitchen works best when preparation, cooking, cleaning and storage zones are logically connected. Heavy vessels are stored at accessible heights, daily items are within easy reach and rarely used items go in loft or deep storage. Useful elements include:

• Drawers instead of deep cabinets for easy access
• Corner carousels and pull-out units
• Tall units for pantry items and appliances
• Dedicated spots for the mixer, microwave and oven
• Waste segregation and concealed bins
• Hooks, rails and organisers for daily tools

Ventilation and lighting

An efficient chimney or exhaust system, correct duct routing and good cross-ventilation are essential. Task lighting under wall cabinets, along with general ambient light, makes the work surface clear and safe. We coordinate the positions of the chimney, hob and electrical points early to avoid conflicts.

Materials for countertops, cabinets and backsplashes

Kitchen surfaces must withstand heat, water, oil and cleaning. Countertop options include granite, quartz and engineered stone, while cabinet shutters can be laminate, acrylic, PU or other finishes depending on budget and the look desired. Backsplashes are chosen for easy cleaning, and joints are detailed to avoid water entry. Hardware quality, such as hinges and channels, strongly affects long-term performance.

Renovating an existing kitchen

Renovations require checking existing plumbing, electrical points, waterproofing and ventilation before confirming the scope. Sometimes a refresh of shutters and countertops is enough, and in other cases a full re-plan gives much better results.

Aligning with the rest of the home

A kitchen should look like part of the home, not a separate showroom. Colours, handle styles and finishes are coordinated with the living and dining areas, particularly in open layouts.

Share your kitchen dimensions, a photograph and your cooking needs to begin planning a kitchen that works for you.