01Cutlery organiser drawer
Divided trays for spoons, ladles and knives. Every kitchen needs one, usually near the hob.
Kitchen cupboard accessories: 13 fittings worth having
The baskets, pull-outs and hardware that turn kitchen cabinets into organised storage.
Good kitchen cupboard accessories make the difference between cabinets that are just boxes and a kitchen where everything has a place. Modular kitchen fittings like pull-out baskets, corner units and soft-close hinges save space, time and bending.
Here's a list of 13 modular kitchen accessories, with notes on which are worth it for Indian kitchens.
02Plate and thali basket
Holds plates and thalis upright for easy access and drying.
Cup and saucer basket
03Cup and saucer basket
A shallow basket with slots for cups.
Narrow bottle pull-out beside a hob
04Bottle pull-out
A narrow pull-out next to the hob for oil bottles and masalas.
Deep tandem drawer with pots and pans
05Tandem drawers
Deep drawers with full-extension runners hold pots and pressure cookers.
Corner carousel unit in an L-shaped kitchen
06Corner carousel
A rotating carousel makes blind corners usable.
Magic corner unit pulled out
07Magic corner
Baskets that slide out from the corner cabinet in two stages.
Tall pantry unit with pull-out baskets
08Tall pantry unit
A tall unit with multiple baskets for groceries and dry stock.
Ventilated wicker basket for vegetables
09Wicker or rolling basket
A ventilated basket for onions, potatoes and garlic.
Under-sink pull-out for cleaning supplies
10Detergent and cleaning pull-out
A pull-out under the sink for cleaning supplies.
Soft-close hinge on a kitchen cabinet
11Soft-close hinges
Stop doors from slamming and last longer.
Lift-up wall cabinet with gas strut
12Lift-up wall cabinet fittings
Gas-strut lift-ups keep upper cabinet doors open while you work.
Pull-out dustbin under a kitchen sink
13Dustbin pull-out
A hidden bin under the sink that slides out when needed.
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Which modular kitchen accessories are worth it
Must-haves for Indian kitchens: cutlery organiser, plate/thali basket, bottle pull-out, tandem drawers for pots, soft-close hinges.
Worth it in larger kitchens: tall pantry unit, corner carousel or magic corner, lift-up wall cabinets.
Nice to have: dustbin pull-out, detergent pull-out, vegetable baskets.
Tip: choose 304-grade stainless steel baskets; cheaper chrome-plated ones rust in humid kitchens.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Brand and grade of hardware.
- Stainless steel vs coated wire baskets.
- Corner mechanisms: magic corners cost more than carousels.
- Number of accessories chosen.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which kitchen accessories are must-haves?
Cutlery organiser, plate basket, bottle pull-out, deep drawers for pots and soft-close hinges.
Which corner unit is best?
A magic corner uses space best; a carousel is cheaper and works well in L-shaped kitchens.
Do kitchen baskets rust?
Cheap chrome-plated ones can. 304-grade stainless steel baskets resist rust.
Are tandem drawers better than baskets?
For pots and pans, yes. Drawers are easier to clean and hold heavier loads.
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