Open kitchen designs are extraordinarily popular in the Indian home interiors market. This is because, firstly, we have been swept by a wave of modular kitchens, which have become something of a must-have for most urban households. Secondly, interior designs for kitchens require a giant share of the budget that most homeowners readily allocate for their interiors.

It has to be a subtle, un-strident mix, and the key, of course, is getting the personality of both house and those living in it right.

Along with the arrival of the modular kitchen, the concept of open kitchen designs has also taken centre stage. While Indian homes may not be the most natural accommodators of open kitchen ideas, the desi millennials who have travelled the world still tend to prefer these layouts. They are sold on some of the obvious advantages of an open kitchen, like visibility and accessibility. Also, our living spaces are shrinking and there is merit in open layouts to make the most of space.