What sits under this hub
This page is a map. Each child page below owns its own subject in depth; use the table to get to the right one rather than reading all six.
| If you want to… | Read | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Understand kitchen design itself — layouts, ergonomics, materials | Modular kitchen design | The discipline: layouts, the work triangle, storage strategy, finishes |
| Hire a kitchen team in Mumbai | Modular kitchen designers in Mumbai | Mumbai rates, society constraints, suburb variation, local proof |
| Know what a kitchen costs | Modular kitchen cost | National ranges by size, finish and hardware tier |
| Understand wardrobe design | Wardrobe design | Internal planning, hinged versus sliding, lofts, dressing units |
| Hire a wardrobe team in Mumbai | Wardrobe designers in Mumbai | Mumbai rates and the storage-engineering brief that dominates here |
| Know what a wardrobe costs | Wardrobe cost | Cost per running foot and per square foot by finish and hardware |
Calculators for this cluster
Modular kitchen cost calculator
Your kitchen dimensions and finish level, an indicative number.
→Wardrobe cost calculator
Running feet, height and finish — priced per foot.
→Kitchen layout planner
Test an L, U, parallel or island layout against your room.
→Wardrobe layout planner
Internal division, hanging versus shelving, loft planning.
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Design and build under one accountable roof
The specification standard, shared by both
Whatever the finish, the hidden part of the work is identical across the cluster. This is the standard we quote from, and it is the part of a comparison most quotations obscure.
| Component | Our standard | Why it is not negotiable |
|---|---|---|
| Carcass | 710-grade BWP plywood, 18 mm, fully edge-banded including hidden edges | The only component that cannot be replaced without dismantling the installation |
| Back panel | 6 mm BWP, grooved in, not stapled on | A stapled back panel is what makes a wardrobe rack over time |
| Hinges | Hettich or Ebco soft-close, 110° or 165° as the layout needs | Hinges carry the shutter weight for fifteen years |
| Drawer runners | Full-extension soft-close runners, not roller channels | Roller channels seize in Mumbai humidity and cannot reach the back of the drawer |
| Shutter edge | 0.8 mm or 2 mm PVC banding, machine-applied | Hand-applied banding lifts at the corners within two monsoons |
| Hafele or Blum upgrades | Offered on premium and luxury tiers, quoted as a named line | You should be able to see exactly what the upgrade costs |
Where the two disciplines diverge
| Modular kitchen | Wardrobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Governing problem | Services, heat and the work triangle | Volume, reach and circulation |
| Critical dimension | Counter height and the triangle legs | Depth (600 mm hanging) and shutter swing clearance |
| Wet exposure | Constant — sink, dishwasher, steam | Occasional — only where a wardrobe backs a bathroom wall |
| Lighting | Three circuits including under-cabinet task light | Interior lighting in tall and dressing units |
| Most valuable upgrade | Corner recovery — magic corner or carousel | Full-height with a loft rather than stopping at 2.1 m |
| Most common mistake | Deep base cupboards instead of drawers | Hinged shutters where circulation is under 900 mm |
| Typical install time | 3 – 5 days on site | 2 – 4 days on site |
How a cluster project runs
- Survey and measureExact site dimensions, service positions, lift car dimensions and shutter swing clearances. Factory modules are cut to the site, not to the drawing.
- Layout and internal planningFor a kitchen, the triangle and the corner strategy. For a wardrobe, the internal split between hanging, shelving and drawers, based on what you actually own.
- Finish and hardware selectionSamples seen under the light in your own home. Hardware tier chosen as a named line so you can see what the upgrade buys.
- Factory productionFour to five weeks. Carcasses, shutters and edge banding are machine-made; site carpentry is limited to installation and scribing.
- InstallationThree to five days for a kitchen, two to four for a wardrobe run, plus a day for countertop templating and fitting where stone is involved.
- HandoverAlignment and soft-close adjustment, a hardware and brand schedule, and maintenance guidance.
Taking one of these on its own
Both are legitimate standalone projects and we take them regularly. A kitchen replacement in an occupied home runs three to five days of disruption after the old kitchen comes out, with the factory work done before anything is dismantled. A wardrobe run is quieter still. Clients frequently use one of these as a way to see how a studio behaves before committing to a full home, which is a sensible thing to do.
Selected work by Greenbox Design Studio. Tap any image to enlarge.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have just a kitchen or just wardrobes done?+
Yes, both are standalone projects we take regularly. Factory production happens before anything is dismantled, so on-site disruption is three to five days for a kitchen and two to four for a wardrobe run. Many clients use a single-element project to test a studio before committing to a full home.
What is the difference between modular and site-made carpentry?+
Modular means the carcasses, shutters and edge banding are machine-made in a factory to measured dimensions, then installed. Site carpentry means the same work is cut and assembled in your flat. Modular gives better edge sealing, squarer boxes and far less dust and time on site; site carpentry gives more freedom on odd dimensions.
How long does the factory take?+
Four to five weeks from final measurement and approved cutting list to delivery, for both kitchens and wardrobes. That runs in parallel with any civil or electrical work, so it rarely sits on the critical path of a full-home project — but on a standalone kitchen it is the bulk of the wait.
Do you use the same hardware in kitchens and wardrobes?+
The same standard — Hettich or Ebco soft-close hinges and full-extension runners, with Hafele or Blum offered as a named upgrade line. The specific items differ: kitchens need lift-up flap stays, tandem boxes and corner mechanisms, wardrobes need sliding gear, pull-down hanging rails and loft hardware.
What should I spend more on — the kitchen or the wardrobes?+
The kitchen, if you have to choose. It takes more abuse, involves water and heat, and its hardware cycles many more times a day. A kitchen at premium specification with wardrobes at essential is a more durable allocation than the reverse, and it is what we recommend when a budget will not stretch to both.