The Journal
Notes on kitchens worth keeping
What we've learned planning German kitchens for Indian homes — written down, without the brochure voice.
- 08 September 2026Ten Planning Mistakes Luxury Kitchens MakeThe regrets are remarkably consistent. Ten decisions that quietly undermine expensive kitchens — and what experienced planners do instead.
- 04 September 2026Induction or Gas for Indian Cooking?The tadka question, answered without ideology — where induction genuinely wins, where gas keeps its crown, and why the best Indian kitchens increasingly run both.
- 01 September 2026Wine Cabinets and Serious RefrigerationWhy refrigeration is the most under-planned appliance in Indian luxury kitchens — Liebherr's specialist approach, BioFresh, and choosing a wine cabinet that actually protects the bottle.
- 28 August 2026Built-in or Countertop: The Coffee Machine DecisionGaggenau in the wall or Jura on the counter? How to choose between built-in and freestanding automatic coffee machines — plumbing, milk systems, and the morning that decides it.
- 25 August 2026Häcker Price Groups, Explained ProperlyPG 1 to PG 10 — how Häcker's pricing ladder works, what actually changes as you climb it, and how to use it to design a kitchen to a budget without compromise.
- 20 August 2026German or Italian: An Honest Kitchen ComparisonThe two great European kitchen traditions solve different problems. How German engineering and Italian design philosophy actually differ — and how to choose for an Indian home.
- 19 August 2026How to Visit a Kitchen Showroom ProperlyAn experiential showroom rewards a different kind of visit. What to bring, what to touch, what to cook, and the questions that get real answers — in Hyderabad, Kochi or Vizag.
- 12 August 2026The Dishwasher Question, Answered for Indian KitchensYes, they handle masala and kadhais. How to choose between built-in and freestanding, what capacity means in practice, and the features that matter in India.
- 05 August 2026The Right Chimney for Indian CookingWall, ceiling, island or downdraft — how to choose kitchen ventilation that actually keeps up with a tadka, and what to plan before the ceiling closes.
- 29 July 2026What a Luxury Kitchen Really CostsGerman kitchens are priced by a transparent system, not a mood. Understanding price groups, and where the money actually goes in a luxury kitchen.
- 22 July 2026Gaggenau, Miele or Siemens: How to ChooseThree great German houses, three different philosophies. How to decide which built-in appliances belong in your kitchen — without drowning in spec sheets.
- 15 July 2026What Makes a German Kitchen German?Rödinghausen, rigid cabinets, millimetre planning — what the phrase 'German kitchen' actually promises, and how to tell the real thing from the label.