Complete kitchen design guide — layouts, materials, hardware, and cost per running foot for Pakistani homes.
Most common. Works for 3-7 marla kitchens. Counter + cabinets on two walls.
Maximum storage. Needs 10+ ft width. Excellent for 10 marla+ homes.
Two parallel runs. Good for narrow long kitchens.
Premium choice. Requires 14+ ft width. Becomes social heart of home.
Kitchen + dining + living open. Modern dominant 2026 trend.
Premium 1 kanal+ luxury. Dirty for cooking, main for show.
| Material | Cost per RFT | Durability |
|---|---|---|
| MDF + Laminate | Rs 8,000-15,000 | 5-8 years |
| Plywood + Laminate | Rs 12,000-22,000 | 8-15 years |
| Plywood + Acrylic | Rs 18,000-32,000 | 10-15 years (premium look) |
| HDHMR + PU Paint | Rs 22,000-38,000 | 10-15 years (luxury matte) |
| Imported Modular (Hettich, Hafele) | Rs 35,000-80,000+ | 15-25 years |
Standard L-shape (12 RFT base + 12 RFT wall): Rs 4-8 Lac. Premium island kitchen: Rs 10-20 Lac. Imported luxury: Rs 25-60 Lac.
Hettich, Hafele, Blum (German) — top tier. Indian brands (Ebco, Slimline) good value. Pakistani brands acceptable for economy builds.
Open dominates 2026 modern designs. Closed traditional preferred by some for smoke/smell containment (especially with traditional cooking).
