Your choices include a traditional closed cabinet system, open shelving, and lift up mechanisms wherein the door opens and folds upward. Open shelving is aesthetic and makes for a great storage-cum-display option. Closed cabinets offer ample storage space and no one can see what you have stored inside.

Lift up mechanisms look similar to closed cabinets on the exterior, but the doors move out of the way to allow you unfettered access to the cabinet contents. With such a system, you can add additional cabinets on the side as the doors lift up and do not obstruct surrounding cabinets.

When it comes to cabinet shutters, you can choose from glossy, textured, matt, and designer finishes. Scratch-resistant PU, thick back painted glass, veneer, laminate, and acrylic are a few shutter options to choose from.

Pick a colour or finish based on the rest of your kitchen décor. Alternatives include bright popping glossy colours, understated and sleek matte shades, pastel hues, and wood finishes.

Well-crafted and fitted handles elevate the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your kitchen. You can choose between tilted shutters to go handle-less or D-shaped and curved handles, and knobs.

The goal is to use cabinet shutters that are solidly built and will last you a long time to come. Shutters that easily fade or tarnish with regular wear and tear will be cost-intensive. Laminate finishes may not be as glossy as acrylic but they also require less cleaning as laminates do not show finger print marks or dirt.

Consider the factors that are important to you – resistance to heat, scratches, and moisture, smooth appearance, and antibacterial surface, then pick the cabinet that best suits your needs.

An efficient way to maximise on the space you have, built-in appliances also ensure a smooth and streamlined kitchen. Since they are held in place, the appliances have no room to wobble.

Perhaps, the best thing about built-in appliances is that they will be concealed resulting in less noise and an appealing look that matches the rest of your kitchen décor. Such appliances do need professional installation so it is best to get your modular kitchen manufacturer to fix and service them.

All cabinets and finishes are not created the same, and neither are they priced the same. For example, laminate finishes tend to be more cost-effective as compared to highly aesthetic options like acrylic. Weigh the pros and cons and pick the ones that give you best value for your money.

Additional features like soft-close hinges, glides for drawers, corner and pull-out cabinetry, grain baskets and drawer separators make the process of cooking in your kitchen quick and pleasurable. Choose kitchen accessories as per your storage requirements and cooking style. For example, if you use spices regularly, consider adding spice pull-out drawers in your cabinets.

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is about understanding your needs, researching the pros and cons of the options, and then selecting one that matches your vision. Confer with professional designers like Sleek kitchen experts to get an unbiased and in-depth opinion.