Mylapore · Modular kitchen
Modular kitchen cost in Mylapore
Mylapore kitchens work hard. Daily filter coffee, tiffin preparation and festival cooking for extended family mean large brass and steel vessels, grinders and plenty of dry-grain storage. A modular kitchen here has to hold heavy items securely and stay easy to clean, and this page explains what that costs.
Approximate cost
Modular kitchen, typical 3BHK in Mylapore
- Basic₹69K – ₹1.3L
≈ ₹50/sq ft – ₹80/sq ft
- Popular herePremium₹83K – ₹1.5L
≈ ₹50/sq ft – ₹100/sq ft
- Ultra Premium₹97K – ₹1.8L
≈ ₹60/sq ft – ₹120/sq ft
Estimates only, pre-GST and subject to change. Every price on this page comes from the same rate card as our calculator (updated 28 October 2026), so they all update together. Your designer confirms the final figure after a free site visit.
Quick answer
A modular kitchen for a typical Mylapore 3BHK costs approximately ₹69K – ₹1.3L in Basic, ₹83K – ₹1.5L in Premium and ₹97K – ₹1.8L in Ultra Premium, pre-GST. A 2BHK kitchen sits lower, around ₹50K – ₹93K in Basic. Cabinet length, shutter finish and storage for heavy vessels shape the final price, so a free consultation with an Elixir designer is the best way to get a measured figure.
At a glance
Modular kitchen in Mylapore: approximate cost by home size
Estimates from our calculator rate card: pre-GST and subject to change. Tap a row to open that guide.
| Home | Basic | Premium | Ultra Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BHK · ~1000 sq ft | ₹50K – ₹93K | ₹60K – ₹1.1L | ₹70K – ₹1.3L |
| 3BHK · ~1525 sq ft | ₹69K – ₹1.3L | ₹83K – ₹1.5L | ₹97K – ₹1.8L |
Try it yourself
Estimate your own home
Adjust the home size, package and scope. Numbers update instantly using the same rate card as this page.
Use the carpet area from your sale agreement, not super built-up.
Your approximate estimate
₹83K – ₹1.5L
≈ ₹50/sq ft – ₹100/sq ft of carpet area · pre-GST
- Modular kitchen₹83K – ₹1.5L
A rough guide only. Layout, finishes, hardware and site conditions can move the final number in either direction, and a designer can usually find ways to fit your budget.
Where the money goes
Room-by-room breakdown
For: Modular kitchen, typical 3BHK in Mylapore. Bedrooms include wardrobes, a bed and side units; kitchens include base, wall and tall units with hardware.
Share of a Premium budget.
| Room | Basic | Premium | Ultra Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular kitchen | ₹69K – ₹1.3L | ₹83K – ₹1.5L | ₹97K – ₹1.8L |
| Total (approx.) | ₹69K – ₹1.3L | ₹83K – ₹1.5L | ₹97K – ₹1.8L |
Talk to a real designer
Numbers are a starting point. A designer gets you the real one.
Every home is different. A 20-minute conversation with one of our designers usually narrows the range a lot, and often finds savings you wouldn't spot on your own. It's free and there's no obligation.
Central Chennai · PIN 600004
Planning interiors in Mylapore
Chennai's cultural heart, where traditional homes, temple-street apartments and premium redevelopments share narrow lanes close to the Marina.
- Many kitchens in older Mylapore flats are narrow galleys with the platform along one wall. A straight or parallel layout with deep drawers is often more practical here than forcing an L-shape.
- Families keep heavy vessels, uruli and pressure cookers in daily use. Drawer channels rated for higher loads and BWP plywood carcasses under the sink are worth prioritising over decorative shutters.
- Sea breeze and steam together mean shutter edges near the hob and sink should be fully sealed. Exposed raw edges are the first thing to swell in a coastal kitchen.
- A wet grinder and mixer are used daily in most homes here, so the designer plans sockets and a sturdy counter section for them instead of leaving appliances on an open ledge.
Estimates cover design, modular carpentry, installation and a 12-year woodwork warranty. Civil, electrical, painting, appliances and countertops are usually quoted separately. See full inclusions & specifications
Why quotes differ
What matters most for Mylapore budgets
Ordered by what tends to matter most for Mylapore homes.
Hardware & accessories
Soft-close hinges, tandem drawers, corner units and pull-outs are where daily convenience and cost both live.
New home vs renovation
Renovations add dismantling, repairs and repainting, which aren't in new-home estimates.
Our work
Homes we've designed near Mylapore
Real Elixir homes in Chennai. Every project is measured, designed, produced and installed by our team.
Adyar Chennai · 1620 sq ft · 5 weeks
T Nagar Chennai · 1200 sq ft · 6 weeks
Nungambakkam Chennai · 1800 sq ft · 6 weeks
Before & after
A better version of your home
Drag the slider to see what a well-planned interior does to the same room. Premium finishes and smart storage, planned around how you live.
Plan smarter
Five ways to keep your budget on track
- 01
List your heaviest vessels
Tell the designer about large pots, brass items and grinders before layout begins. Drawer widths and channel ratings are chosen around what they must carry.
- 02
Keep a festival cooking zone
If you cook for many guests during festivals, plan a stretch of clear counter and an extra hob point. It is cheaper to plan it now than to rework later.
- 03
Choose the countertop before production
Fix granite or quartz before cabinets go into production, so the sink and hob cut-outs match the carcasses exactly.
- 04
Plan dry storage for grains
Tall pull-out units or deep drawers with containers keep rice, dal and spices organised. These pay off more than extra wall cabinets in most Mylapore kitchens.
- 05
Ask for a chimney duct route
In older buildings, check how the chimney will vent outside. A short straight duct works better and needs a wall opening that should be planned before carpentry.
Happy homes
2,500+ Chennai families have moved in with Elixir
Since 2013, we've designed and built homes across Chennai, backed by a 12-year woodwork warranty and after-care from the same team.
Priya & Arvind
4BHK in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
"Small space, big impact. Every corner feels intentional. It's deeply personal."
Materials & hardware partners
FAQ
Common cost questions
Still unsure? Our designers are happy to answer anything on a call.
Can I keep my existing granite platform?
Often, yes. If the platform is level and in good condition, modular base units and shutters can be fitted below it. The designer checks its height and depth during the site visit.
Which shutter finish works best for a coastal kitchen?
Laminate with good edge banding is durable and easy to clean. Acrylic gives a smoother look at a higher price. Whichever you choose, sealed edges matter most near the sink and hob.
How much drawer storage do I need?
Most Mylapore families benefit from more drawers than hinged cabinets, since heavy vessels are easier to lift out of a drawer. Your designer will balance this against the budget band you choose.
Does a modular kitchen include the chimney and hob?
Appliances are usually separate from the cabinetry cost. The designer plans cabinet sizes around the models you pick, so it helps to choose them before final drawings.
How long does a modular kitchen take to install?
Factory production typically takes 15–20 working days after design approval, and installation follows once the site is ready. Civil work in an older kitchen needs to finish first.
Keep exploring
Related guides
Get a number you can actually plan with
Online estimates are a starting point. Our designers visit, measure and give you an itemised quote, usually within a week.