India's Furniture Economy
Modular Kitchens and Wardrobes
How modular kitchens and wardrobes made in factories replaced site-built carpentry in urban homes, and the rise of home interior firms like Livspace.
Modular kitchens and wardrobes are growing.
What they are
Cabinets made in factories and installed quickly.
Benefits
- Faster installation.
- Consistent quality.
- Modern designs.
Interior firms
Livspace and HomeLane offer full home interiors with modular furniture.
Costs
Modular furniture can cost more than carpenter-made but saves time.
Materials
Mostly plywood, MDF and laminates.
Economics
Factory production raises productivity compared with on-site work.
The two-week install
A family moves into a new flat after its modular kitchen is installed in a few days.
Thinking modular means cheap flimsy furniture
Quality can be high.
Key takeaways
- Modular furniture is factory-made.
- It installs quickly.
- Livspace and HomeLane lead.
- It raises productivity.
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