The ultimate battle of modular kitchens and carpenter kitchens!

Until a few years ago, if you had to get your kitchen designed or remodeled, you would approach a carpenter who specialises in kitchen interiors. We’ve come a long way from that—now, just step into the office of the best interior designers in Kerala and you have a multitude of modular kitchen designs at your fingertips.

A question begs to be asked at this juncture- which one is better? Who wins in the ultimate battle of carpenter kitchens vs modular kitchens? Let’s look at a few aspects and compare how carpenter kitchens fare against modular kitchens and understand why modular kitchen designs are now the new norm!

Ease of Finding an Expert

Let’s start at the very beginning. Usually, recommendations for carpenters travel via word-of-mouth whereas for modular kitchens, it is a combination of word-of-mouth and an online presence, already making it a lot easier to gain trust. Finding a good carpenter may potentially be a lot more challenging and the experience would often be extremely subjective. 

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Professionalism

One look at the online reviews and the varied catalogue of a modular kitchen specialist like Bespoke Decor, and you can be assured of top-notch quality. The experience of working with multiple homes of varied styles requiring personalised elements is one that interior designers working on modular kitchens designs are well-versed with. They may even offer a 3D rendering of your final space allowing for better visualisation of the completed product. A carpenter may have worked on a limited number and style of kitchens in comparison and quality assurance is not a given. It is apparent that there is a better flow of events and more professionalism right from the first consultation with a modular kitchen expert than with a carpenter. 

🏆: Modular Kitchens 

Price

Modular kitchens prices on the catalog may be marginally higher as compared to the traditional carpenter’s initial quotes for kitchen designs. Owing to hidden costs and subsequent fluctuations, the final value of a carpenter kitchen may, in fact, surpass a modular one. Therefore, believe that a modular kitchen wins this one! The difference, if any at all, is justified due to the attention to detail in the process of creation, dealing with more professional staff, superior functionality, customisation, and aesthetics. 

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Installation

Quicker and easier installation process is granted with modular kitchen designs, especially in comparison to carpenter kitchens. The high-quality factory-made modules can be easily taken apart and reassembled at the site. You won’t have to keep worrying about having workers milling in and out of your house for a prolonged period of time as would be the case for a carpenter kitchen. No mess, no stress! 

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Quality & Durability

Good modular kitchen companies usually use plywood proven to last over the long run owing to its superb durability. The quality of modular kitchen products is known to adhere to a high standard as they are manufactured in a factory. On the other hand, carpenters prefer to use solid wood, local plywood or MDF which is not as durable and the final product may be of a lower quality because everything is prepared by hand. 

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Customisations

When it comes to storage-related customisations, modular kitchens always win. From the first consultation, all the client’s recommendations are taken into consideration and fine-tuned to ensure maximum functionality and aesthetics. However, some people may argue that in a carpenter kitchen, it is easier to overlook and suggest alterations once the process is ongoing, allowing for a certain degree of customisation there too.

🏆: It’s a tie between Modular and Carpenter Kitchens! 

Aesthetics

When it comes to following a modern style, there are no questions asked on the dominance of modular kitchens over carpenter kitchens. While carpenter kitchens are very restricted when it comes to experimenting with style, modular kitchens tend to get it right. Many of the modular kitchen designs can be tailored into a traditional look too if that’s what a client requests. The sleek construction of modular kitchen elements trumps carpenter kitchens any day! 

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So, it is clear that modular kitchens finally win. For the modular kitchen of your dreams, contact us on +91 90 20 10 70 22 | 23