tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post8712739145458050667..comments2023-04-26T14:28:21.797+05:30Comments on Home Design Ideas: Kitchen Design - Best Practices Consolidated in One Single ArticleNandita Manwanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-1829582144567948152017-12-08T14:33:32.682+05:302017-12-08T14:33:32.682+05:30Please see my response here https://thestudiobanga...Please see my response here https://thestudiobangalore.com/questions-and-answers/view-topic.php?id=74136032&forum=Other&topic=Copper-piping-contactNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-47715495884570580262017-12-06T22:11:49.210+05:302017-12-06T22:11:49.210+05:30Hi Nandita.. Can you please share a good contact o...Hi Nandita.. Can you please share a good contact of person who does copper piping from kitchen to utility neatly. thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-27758307769092007882017-06-02T18:02:54.942+05:302017-06-02T18:02:54.942+05:30If you have read through some of the other comment...If you have read through some of the other comments regarding acrylic shutters you would have come across my recommendation NOT to experiment with manually applying acrylic sheets on ply on site or in the factory. This is true for all Hi Gloss surfaces as it runs the risk of waviness. It is best to buy readymade shutters in acrylic from reputed vendors to negate this risk.<br />If the waviness is substantial then you should discuss this with the vendor for a replacement<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-8445282090769176232017-05-31T21:45:12.126+05:302017-05-31T21:45:12.126+05:30Hi Nandita,
We got our kitchen cabinets done with ...Hi Nandita,<br />We got our kitchen cabinets done with Acrylic on ply board shutters. However to our disappointment, the reflections from the glossy surface are all wavy instead of smooth glass like surface reflection. Is this expected? Or is this a manufacturing flaw which we should take it with the provider?<br /><br />Best regards...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-37879804877604109592017-04-17T19:53:30.978+05:302017-04-17T19:53:30.978+05:30The strip can just be stuck at the bottom of the c...The strip can just be stuck at the bottom of the cabinet - just like tape<br /><br />Regards<br />NanditaNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-76157622809004585682017-03-16T12:27:14.196+05:302017-03-16T12:27:14.196+05:30Hi Nandita, need your input on LED strip Light und...Hi Nandita, need your input on LED strip Light under kitchen cabinets. Do we need to have a double ply with a groove left at the back end for strip light? Also, how to install strip light in the skirting?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-34551470743302376612016-06-04T19:10:38.138+05:302016-06-04T19:10:38.138+05:30Hi, The value of the PVC skirting in a Modular Kit...Hi, The value of the PVC skirting in a Modular Kitchen is purely ornamental and the tandem box channels are NOT installed on the skirting, not sure where you got this input - you can see the assembly process demonstrated here <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT-UIIpvVVs<br /><br />In other words you are good to go with tandem boxes and the height of the Kitchen counter has no significance in this case.<br /><br />On point # 2 I assume you mean metallic profile edges. If you are going in with a local carpenter then i would not this as hand cut metallic profile will have uneven edges and you will not get a good finish.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-7751437574344317472016-06-04T18:01:34.583+05:302016-06-04T18:01:34.583+05:30Hello Nandita,
Very informative article for layman...Hello Nandita,<br />Very informative article for layman. Thank you!!<br />I plan to get my kitchen done and have few questiions -<br />1. Granite platform height given by default by builder is 31 inch (yes its low), but I do not mind as i am 5 ft 1 inch. I want to get done tandem drawers. For tandem drawers, is it recommended to do pvc skirting such that bottom (heavy weight) trolleys can have better life in channels installed on pvc skirting rather than on the sides? I want to do pvc skirting as laminates are safer above the ground level but 31 inches platform height making me worry.<br />2. How is the life of marine ply shutters with thin profile on the edge rather than machine pressed shutters. I am planning to go with local carpenter.<br /><br />Kindly advice.<br />ThanksNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352048040885760849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-72303670378848191152016-03-07T00:30:17.298+05:302016-03-07T00:30:17.298+05:30Machine made modular units will be in 16+1+0.8mm. ...Machine made modular units will be in 16+1+0.8mm. The main reason for that is regular hinges and hardware used in modular furniture works best if the thickness is around 18mm. There is no issue with durability in using 16mm ply with both side laminate.<br />ON the other hand for work executed at the site 19mm ply/board is used. Interestingly it is so just because the carpenters are used to using 19mm.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-88015539815865546522016-01-20T10:49:07.158+05:302016-01-20T10:49:07.158+05:30hi, planning for a modular kitchen and there is so...hi, planning for a modular kitchen and there is some confusion with regard to thickness of the ply. One designer who told will provide a "true modular" machine made panels told he will use ply of 16mm thick and laminate of 1mm+0.8mm on either side making it a total of 18mm thick panel. There was the other one who does the work at site, he proposes to use 19mm thick ply +laminate of 1mm thick on either side making a total of 21mm. <br />So which of the two is stronger? Is it possible to use 19mm thick ply for "machine made" truly modular units? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-31948920769293018442015-11-14T16:42:37.581+05:302015-11-14T16:42:37.581+05:30Polymer is the same as Membrane and nowadays it is...Polymer is the same as Membrane and nowadays it is available both on MDF as well as Marine Ply. In terms of quality, provided that the Kitchen is maintained well, it is as good as Laminate. Membrane/ Polymer shutters are available with most Modular Kitchen vendors..<br />The actual "English style" Kitchen shutters are in solid wood + Paint, however these are difficult to maintain. I will recommend English (Napoleon) profile shutters in white membrane.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NM Nandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-79600578000057752262015-11-14T16:04:28.536+05:302015-11-14T16:04:28.536+05:30Lofts actually work well as they both conceal as w...Lofts actually work well as they both conceal as well as provide storage space. If you are not keen on lofts then gypsum board used for False Roofing should suit fine as well<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-9418489664362147702015-11-14T16:02:15.444+05:302015-11-14T16:02:15.444+05:30Both UV Coated and Hi Gloss Laminates are fine. Pa...Both UV Coated and Hi Gloss Laminates are fine. Paints (PU/ Duco) tend to get damaged with use/ on impact<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-45864178715419949882015-10-29T20:45:42.216+05:302015-10-29T20:45:42.216+05:30Very informative blog, kudos to u....
Need some cl...Very informative blog, kudos to u....<br />Need some clarification. Which one is better for hi gloss finish for kitchen interior<br />1. Acrylic shutters<br />2.PU/duco paint over ply+ MDF<br />3. UV MDF shutters<br />4.Hi gloss laminates<br />With respect to durability, looks, maintainable n cost<br /><br />Regards<br />ShweShwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785497082066386455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-62916572728491398332015-10-28T23:19:04.216+05:302015-10-28T23:19:04.216+05:30My apologies if this has been already covered, but...My apologies if this has been already covered, but my biggest peeve is the ugly chimney duct that I see snaking through most kitchens--all in full view. How do you go about concealing it? The flatter ducts you get these days seem to be tad more pleasing to the eye but what if you didn't want to see any of it? Can these ducts be suitably encased in some kind of a POP channel without creating other complications? Going with ceiling-high cabinets/lofts is an option but it seems like an expensive way to conceal a duct. Your insightful comments could help so many of us who shudder at the sight of a silvery chimney duct!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-86376368117098727562015-10-17T18:06:30.145+05:302015-10-17T18:06:30.145+05:30Hi Nandita, thanks for sooo much info on kitchens....Hi Nandita, thanks for sooo much info on kitchens. I have a query. We are planning our kitchen and our designer harps that laminate finish is better lasting than polymer. I would like a soft look to kitchen and hence wanted polymer. He suugests unicolor laminate. Can you tell us where we can procure polymer and give it to him. Also interested to know about MDF membrane in white. Thanks sooo much. Let me know any other alternate material to achieve an English style looking kitchen in white. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005843608281794055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-51212352628616758372015-09-10T13:55:18.910+05:302015-09-10T13:55:18.910+05:30Hi Gloss is a finish - it can be delivered by usin...Hi Gloss is a finish - it can be delivered by using Acrylic/ UV Coating or Laminates (hi Gloss ones).<br />You should be able to get matching edges for each of the above 3 options.<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-74688562954858847272015-09-08T00:39:08.893+05:302015-09-08T00:39:08.893+05:30Hi Nandita,
Thanks for your nice advice. Can you p...Hi Nandita,<br />Thanks for your nice advice. Can you please tell merit demerits of acrylic vs hi gloss. Which brand is good in acrylic. Is it brittle? What material should be used for acrylic edge banding? Can it be done at home with carpenter?Amiya Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16869263038969927285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-13552718016211571112015-08-17T13:45:15.504+05:302015-08-17T13:45:15.504+05:30A chimney is necessary, you may look at a roof han...A chimney is necessary, you may look at a roof hanging model and hang it from a wooden panel above the window.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-60809368394940724022015-08-16T01:22:51.315+05:302015-08-16T01:22:51.315+05:30I have a big question!!!
I have a big window infr...I have a big question!!! <br />I have a big window infront of my hob so can I put chimney? but it will cover my window :( <br />What if I don't put a chimney my window will get oil stains and how will I avoid it??? Can you please help me on this...Kalpana Narayanasamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260907118532955620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-49428571694610407692015-08-10T17:42:54.025+05:302015-08-10T17:42:54.025+05:30Please refer
http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2...Please refer <br />http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2010/09/so-what-is-right-material-to-choose-for.html<br />and<br />http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2010/06/so-what-is-modular-kitchen-and-some.html<br /><br />please also go through the comments and responses below each of the posts as well<br /><br />Regards<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-33167069458871631982015-08-10T09:00:41.875+05:302015-08-10T09:00:41.875+05:30Hi Nandita,
It is really informative and helpful ...Hi Nandita, <br />It is really informative and helpful article as i am in the process of completion of building my house. I would appreciate if you can help me in selecting the materials for my modular kitchen. Two options i have is Aluminium or Marine Plywood. My doubts are: Which of these would last longer, would look good and cost cheaper. Harish Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844619058918346438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-30984497108877015752015-08-04T16:16:00.807+05:302015-08-04T16:16:00.807+05:30Responses in line below
1. In kitchen, we are plan...Responses in line below<br />1. In kitchen, we are planning to do wooden skirting and cover the visible outer edge of the skirting with a granite bar so that it won’t get damaged due to water or anything.<br />What are your thoughts about this?<br /><br />NM: You may want to check out PVC skirting<br /><br />2. Our builder has put the tiles in kitchen and we bought the flat after that. Now we need to get it removed. <br />But its coming with extra cost (removal of old tiles, cleaning debris, fitting new ones)<br />Could you, plz, suggest, some economical alternative to handle this?<br />One option is:<br />Don’t remove the existing, and put the new layer of tiles on top of it. But this wl take the counter slab space.<br /><br />Please advise.<br /><br />NM: Remove the tiles and do a proper job ... you can lay tiles on top of floor tiles but on walls they will take space and the work will lack quality finish<br /><br />3. Our designer makes use of Green gold ply (commercial one and the BWR) for the whole wood work of entire house.<br />Do u recommend green gold ply as compared to centuryply? Is it reliable?<br /><br />NM: Green Gold comes ONLY as BWP Ply and not as Commercial, nor BWR. (refer http://www.greenply.com/plywood-block-board)<br /><br />4. How can we guarantee the work done in factory?<br />I mean how to trust whether they are using the correct centuryply, applying correct laminate and not fooling us?<br /><br />NM: You will come to know of the laminate based on the colour shade you have chosen - different brands do not have shades that exactly match.<br />You cannot know what material has gone inside - for this you will need to trust your designer<br /><br />5. Lastly, I am totally confused with wallpaper and texture paint.<br />Now-a-days we get waterproof washable wallpapers but they can be simply removed with nails.<br />And texture paint is very common. So with kids and rough and tough use, what would you like to suggest?<br /><br />NM: Nothing can withstand scratches with nails, hence use whichever appeals to you best (wallpaper/ texture). In parallel talk to the kids on the importance of maintaining their home... you may be pleasantly surprised with the outcome :)<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-73889375714538431922015-07-30T18:26:07.657+05:302015-07-30T18:26:07.657+05:30Hi Nandita,
Thanks for your helpful reply to my p...Hi Nandita,<br /><br />Thanks for your helpful reply to my previous comment.<br />I have following doubts, could you, please, help with them?<br />1. In kitchen, we are planning to do wooden skirting and cover the visible outer edge of the skirting with a granite bar so that it won’t get damaged due to water or anything.<br />What are your thoughts about this?<br /><br />2. Our builder has put the tiles in kitchen and we bought the flat after that. Now we need to get it removed. <br />But its coming with extra cost (removal of old tiles, cleaning debris, fitting new ones)<br />Could you, plz, suggest, some economical alternative to handle this?<br />One option is:<br />Don’t remove the existing, and put the new layer of tiles on top of it. But this wl take the counter slab space.<br /><br />Please advise.<br /><br />3. Our designer makes use of Green gold ply (commercial one and the BWR) for the whole wood work of entire house.<br />Do u recommend green gold ply as compared to centuryply? Is it reliable?<br /><br />4. How can we guarantee the work done in factory?<br />I mean how to trust whether they are using the correct centuryply, applying correct laminate and not fooling us?<br /><br />5. Lastly, I am totally confused with wallpaper and texture paint.<br />Now-a-days we get waterproof washable wallpapers but they can be simply removed with nails.<br />And texture paint is very common. So with kids and rough and tough use, what would you like to suggest?<br /><br />Would appreciate your response. Thanks you <br /><br />Thanks,<br />Sonal Z.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123344354584342365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5950547958579509377.post-58994064329782844302015-07-20T12:23:43.247+05:302015-07-20T12:23:43.247+05:30Hi Charu,
Responses to all the questions that you ...Hi Charu,<br />Responses to all the questions that you have asked are already on the blog. Please go through the blog posts as well as the Comments/ responses under each.<br /><br />Rgds<br />NMNandita Manwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263662940770974787noreply@blogger.com