Modular vs Carpenter-made Kitchens | Pros and Cons

In
this article we are going to describe to you the difference between modular kitchen and carpenter made kitchen,
various pros and cons and which one you can choose for your home.

If
we first talk about its basic difference, the modular kitchen is a factory made
kitchen which means that the cabinet and all the basic things are made in the
factory and then bought in your kitchen and they just do the fitting process in
your kitchen.

On
the other hand, a carpenter made kitchen is the kitchen which is made by local
carpenters.

So,
by understanding the basic difference between the both kitchens it is clear
that modular kitchens have a high quality and durability and a sleek
construction whereas a carpenter made kitchen is built by the local carpenters
so the quality will obviously depend upon the skills of the carpenter. If
carpenters are skilled then you can get a perfect kitchen for your home. 

Now
after understanding the basic comparison
between the modular and a carpenter made kitchen we can now describe to you
some more differences between the modular kitchen and carpenter made kitchen.

 

Differences
between the modular kitchen and carpenter made kitchen

Modular kitchen	Carpenter made kitchen
This is a factory made kitchen i.e. made by the Machines.	This is a carpenter made kitchen or a handmade kitchen.
Since it is a machine made kitchen, it is a modern technique of making a kitchen.	It is a handmade kitchen, so it is a traditional style kitchen.
It is more expensive than a carpenter making a kitchen.	Since carpenters are easily available the cost for making this kitchen is less.
It can easily reassemble if you are shifting your home.	Carpenter permanently fixes the cabinets, so you cannot reassemble it if you are shifting your home.
You will get the best quality.	Quality depends upon the skill of the worker.
Modular Kitchen is made after making kitchen layout and design cum 2D and 3D drawing on the computer.	There is no computerized system adopted for making kitchens by carpenters.

 

We
have described to you a difference between both the kitchens which will be
helpful for you to choose which kitchen is best for you.

Now
we will describe to you various pros and
cons of both the kitchens i.e. modular
kitchen and carpenter made kitchen individually.

 

Pros. & Cons
of Modular kitchen 

Pros 

You
will get a perfect finish with accurate dimensions.

The
estimated cost for making this kitchen will not change after it is made.

What
you have seen in the 3D drawing or in the show room you will get the same result
after it is made.

It
will have high durability with high quality.

The
work for making this kitchen will be in time because we know that factory work
is very quick.

This
kitchen cabinet can be dismantled and can be reused elsewhere. 

Cons 

Since
your kitchen will get a matte and a glossy look then it will definitely be some
effort for you to maintain it.

Since
it is factory made and also of high quality, it will definitely be expensive
because quality always comes at a price.

Pros. & Cons
of Carpenter made kitchen

Pros 

It
is less expensive so it is pocket friendly.

You
can customize your kitchen as per your requirement since carpenters are working
in front of you.

You
can get traditional woodworks designs like paneling etc.

You
can have complete control on the quality of material especially when purchases
are in your hand. 

Cons 

Timelines
for completing the job of making kitchen by carpenters may not be on time.

Finish
may not be perfect because it is made by hand.

It
is less costly than the modular kitchen but there may be a hidden cost which
you may not identify initially.

The
carpenter fixes the kitchen cabinets permanently. So, if you are shifting your
home then you have to leave everything behind.

 

So, we have described to you everything about Modular
and Carpenter-made Kitchens and have given you a comparison between the two
and also describe you both the kitchen individually also. So it will now become
easy for you to decide which kitchen is best for you as per your budget and way
of living that is luxury or traditional. 

We hope that this
article may prove beneficial for you.