Modular kitchens are becoming a part of our day-to-day life. Almost every home you visit has a modular kitchen. They enhance the way you cook and give a sense of class. Modular kitchens are known for their organized structure and intelligent utilization of space.
While talking about modular kitchens, one can never forget the center of the kitchen – the Chimney Pipe. Without a doubt, chimney pipes can be eye-catchy in modular kitchens. Therefore, it becomes hard to cover chimney pipes.
Below are some tips that will be useful while covering chimney pipes in your modular kitchen.
5 Tips To Cover Chimney Pipe Of Modular Kitchen
Wall-Mounted Cabinet
Installing a kitchen cabinet mounted on the wall is one of the most preferred ways to conceal the chimney pipe. Kitchen cabinets for modular kitchens come in various styles and sizes. It is recommended to install the type of chimney your kitchen requires.
The difficulty comes while measuring the size. First, you must ensure that the size you are taking is enough to cover the chimney pipe with a wall-mounted cabinet. They come in various sizes from 60 to 90 cm. The cabinet should also be big enough to hold your kitchen utensils and should get open easily. Consider whether you want twin doors on your cabinet or a single door, as per your comfort.
Use Accessories To Hide Chimney Pipe
A modular kitchen will require a lot of utensils and accessories. For good, you can use your kitchen accessories to hide your unsightly chimney pipe. This will ensure no space is wasted, and the problem of covering the chimney pipe is also solved.
People nowadays also prefer using decorative covers and wallpapers to cover chimney pipes. You can select the type and color of wallpaper that compliments your kitchen. Another way to hide your chimney pipe is to use designer sheet covers. All sorts of designer sheets are available in the market, allowing you to hide your chimney pipe neatly.
Use Paint To Hide The Chimney Pipe
Applying paint to cover those eye catchy chimney pipes is one of the most recommended ways. Painting your chimney pipe can be easy and takes less time to complete.
You can always ask your kitchen designer about the color which would help hide your chimney. But, of course, the best choice would be to pick the color combination that complements your modular kitchen and the ceiling.
High-quality exterior paint is recommended as it will look sharp for a long time. Most designers nowadays prefer black and gray to hide chimney pipes. They blend in easily with your modular kitchen. It is essential to use non-flammable paint and let the paint get dry before using the gas stove.
Covering Chimney Pipe Using Soffits And Columns
Using soffits and columns to hide chimney pipes is one of the easy ways to do it. It works fine if you do not wish to see the chimney pipe at all.
Soffits are straight surfaces that cover the areas between the top of the wall and the kitchen ceiling. Columns are supportive vertical metal or wooden structures which are used to hold the structure above.
While using this method, make sure that the walls are plastered well; after that, seal the holes in the wall to support the column. You can also use boxing pipes to hide your chimney pipe if the pipe is way too long. Finally, covering the pipe with columns and soffits will make the kitchen look cleaner than before.
Trying Other Chimney Options
If you don’t like any of the above tips and do not have a constrained budget, you can consider trying other chimney options. Various kinds of chimney installation will conceal your chimney pipe with respect to the type of your kitchen.
One of the neatest options is to install a chimney ‘in the ceiling.’ This option will have the most powerful suction system and with very little noise. This will decrease the unnecessary wastage of kitchen space and make you feel spacious.
Another option is to install a downdraft chimney system where the cooktop is on the rear. This is one of the most trending systems in modular kitchens these days. It makes the kitchen look more hygienic and only visible when used.
Conclusion
Chimneys are becoming a necessity in modular kitchens. It provides a better cooking experience and keeps the air cleaner. However, chimney pipes can sometimes look frustrating, being the center of attraction in modular kitchens. But with some tips and tweaks, you can conceal and cover your chimney pipe in elegant and safer ways.
Neatly covered chimney pipes can add a classy look to your kitchen’s aesthetics. Taking all these points into consideration, Alea provides a quality experience in designing modular kitchens in India. With the experience of more than 13 years in the industry, Alea makes sure that your modular kitchen looks creative and enhances your loving standards!
