our food and also the prevalence of cockroaches and the like makes it very necessary for the wooden framework and doors to be waterproof and termite proof hardware the hardware fittings must be chosen with care because not only do they maintain the longevity of the kitchen but also play a vital role in determining its look installing good hardware like a sleeker looking handle make a kitchen users life that much more beautiful and comfortable so it becomes very important for a customer to invest the time in evaluating products across cross sections of the market before settling in on a buy that provides him excellent value for his money inbuilt appliances there are dozens of appliances in the kitchen each with a separate plugpoint a user can go crazy plugging in and plugging out the different devices a way out of this technological web is inbuilt appliances ovens microwaves hobs and chimneys today can all be put into predecided places as permanent fixtures also they can be structured in such a manner as to allow for vertical stacking which saves space this allows a householder the advantage of having appliances within handy distance while making way for her to easily work around the floor dishwashers infact another trend which is quickly catching the indian fancy is the dishwasher these are fast replacing maids in nuclear families many families with both partners working prefer to install these washing machines for cutlery and dishes instead of relying on the vagaries of hired help infact young and newly married prachi mittal finds it the best time saver ever my husband and i live alone we quickly stack up the dishwasher every night and in the morning there are fresh utensils to be had straight from the machine there is no hassle of employing the maids she says chimchimney modern chimneys are a must in modern indian kitchens where deep frying and cooking on the gas emits a great deal of smoke chimneys may accord temporary relief to the smoke filled indian kitchens but accumulate oil and grease very fast maintenance is the key to longevity of any product and chimneys are no exception to the rule however most companies offer a fiveyear warranty and regular after sales service to help customers acclimatise to this new age product more appliances a new entrant in the market is the barbecue which is being more and more used by the health conscious customer coffee makers are a blessing of the coffee industry and their sales have picked up in recent times blenders juicers and eggbeaters have been around forever and are again a hot favourite among the young and the old alike