Let's Plan Your
Kitchen
A kitchen is not a product you choose. It's a decision you live with.
Most kitchen problems don't happen after installation.
They begin much earlier at the planning stage.
Before you look at layouts, finishes, or prices, it's important to understand when to plan, what decisions matter , and what cannot be changed later. This page is designed to help you do exactly that.
Is This the Right Time to Plan Your Kitchen?
Most people start planning their kitchen when the house is almost ready.
By then, many important decisions are already locked.
The right time to plan a kitchen is not when you visit a showroom.
It's when your home is still flexible.
When planning is too early
Planning before the layout, plumbing zones, or family usage is clear can lead to over-engineering. Designs look good on paper but don't align with how the home eventually gets built.
When planning is too late
Waiting until civil work, plumbing, or electrical points are complete usually forces compromises. Layouts get adjusted to fit existing constraints not real usage.
The Ideal Planning Window
The best time to plan your kitchen is after your home layout is finalised, but before:
Plumbing lines are fixed
Electrical points are locked
Flooring and tiling are completed
This window allows the kitchen to be designed with the house not around it.
Decisions That Lock Your Kitchen Forever
Some kitchen choices are cosmetic.
Others quietly decide how comfortable your kitchen will be for the next 15–20 years .
Once these decisions are made, changing them later is either expensive or impossible.
Kitchen layout & working zones
The position of the sink, hob, refrigerator, and tall units decides how you move inside the kitchen. A poor layout can turn daily cooking into constant obstruction.
They cannot be adjusted easily once services are fixed.
Plumbing & drainage points
Sink position, dishwasher provision, and drainage slopes must be decided early. Once concealed plumbing is done, even small changes become disruptive.
This is one of the most common regrets we see later.
Electrical planning
Appliances, lighting, and future upgrades all depend on electrical planning. Missing or wrongly placed points usually lead to visible extensions and compromises.
Ventilation & chimney alignment
Chimney position depends on duct routing and ceiling height. Incorrect alignment affects performance and noise something finishes cannot fix.
Storage logic
Cabinet sizes, internal accessories, and usage patterns are decided during planning. Once the carcass dimensions are fixed, storage capacity is fixed too.
A Planning Truth Most Showrooms Don't Tell You
A modular kitchen doesn't fail because of bad materials.
It fails because the planning happened after decisions were already made.
Once services are fixed, every design becomes a compromise.
Good planning simply reduces how many compromises you have to live with.
What Most Homeowners in Kumaon Get Wrong
Every region has its own building habits.
In Kumaon homes, we see the same kitchen issues repeating not because people are careless, but because the planning order is misunderstood.
Planning the kitchen after plumbing is done
Sink positions are often decided based on convenience during construction, not long-term usage. Later, the kitchen design is forced to adjust around these fixed points.
Assuming all modular kitchens work the same
Cabinet sizes, internal storage, and hardware vary widely. Choosing without understanding these differences leads to kitchens that look similar but function very differently.
Underestimating storage needs
Most families realise storage gaps only after moving in. At that stage, adding storage usually means visual clutter or uneven cabinetry.
Ignoring ventilation constraints
Ceiling height, duct length, and wall direction affect chimney performance. These are rarely discussed early, yet impact daily comfort.
Relying only on carpentry logic
Traditional carpentry focuses on fitting, not planning. Modular kitchens demand a different approach one that starts much earlier.
How to Prepare Before You Visit Any Kitchen Showroom
Walking into a showroom without preparation often leads to confusion.
A little clarity beforehand helps you ask better questions and avoid rushed decisions.
You don't need technical knowledge.
You just need a few answers ready.
A simple preparation checklist
- ✓ Your final kitchen layout or floor plan
- ✓ Approximate family size and cooking habits
- ✓ Appliances you already own or plan to buy
- ✓ Storage concerns from your current kitchen
- ✓ Preferred budget range (even a broad one)
- ✓ Expected timeline for completion
This information allows meaningful planning discussions from day one.
Free Kitchen Planning Session
If you're still in the planning stage, a short discussion can save months of uncertainty later.
Our free planning session is meant to help you:
- Understand whether this is the right time to plan
- Clarify layout and service-related decisions
- Know what can and cannot be changed later
There is no obligation to proceed.
Just a structured conversation focused on clarity.
Quiet reassurance
A good kitchen discussion should feel like planning not pitching.
If you leave a showroom feeling pressured, you probably didn't get clarity.
What to expect
- One-on-one discussion with a kitchen planning expert
- Review of your layout and current stage of construction
- Clear next steps, even if you decide to wait
Available for homeowners planning kitchens in and around Haldwani.
