Hi. There's not much we can do for you without pictures of your kitchen, and your shelf, or at least a plan of the floor space. Why not have a look at http://www.houzz.com/kitchen-plans for inspiration? You could also try Google Images 'kitchen plan' and see what comes up. In fact, try doing the same for 'kitchen shelf'.

A large piece of art would look fantastic! Just taking a guess but is your home mid-century modern? I love your unique furniture!

Hi Gaurav, see the kitchen tour video of manishaji' 'the home mnister' video blog in youtube. I think her kitchen size is same with yours. She has a very clean and tidy but perfectly Indian kitchen. She is also residing in Pune. For utensils and storage matrials, you can see the Maitreyee's passion v-blog in youtube. Actually I suggest see the indian kitchen tours in you tube. They have amazing ideas. In the side of the kitchen and attached with the common bath indicated in plan), you can create storage. Do not go for the upper cabinet, opt for S hook for hanging utensils and other things.

Going with professional has its own advantages. Afterall he is pro, so he has studied more and has more experience. However is this person from the kitchen shoppee, which is giving you quotation of kitchen installation? In such cases, I have experienced that they just make boxy kitchens where they add lotsa fittings, that increases your budget. Open shelves does not need such fittings, so such are omitted...Normal door wali cabinets are less and number of drawers increased. Going on own is not a bad idea, provided you need to study it well. Note down the requirements, classify work areas and so on... In this approach , you have to go bit slower and carefully. Allow some flexibility in design, so that in future , you can alter as per the need. Sometimes we come to know the problems after few months/ years and we cant change it later. Ultimately compare between [your time+ efforts+ study+ error chances] Vs Hiring professional and go ahead accordingly.