Hi Trailblazer! Essentially a dishwasher should be kept in an accessible location and closer to your crockery unit. Is it possible for you to get rid of some under-counter cabinet space next to the sink to accommodate the dishwasher there? If you have space in your balcony then you can add some cabinetry there to make it a storage pantry. Contact us for any further queries :) Best, The Lazy Owl Designs

Many thanks for your valuable comments. 1. My intention of raised cabinets was to clean it daily, as cabinets that touch floor accumulate lot of dust and food particles below. If we rule out steel legs, any inputs on raised floor only of cabinet area and then cabinets?(Just like plinth in modular cabinets- but this will be permanent and of tiles) I have not seen such structure anywhere, so curious if it will work. Otherwise I will go with traditional ones. 2. Moving pooja out of kitchen is very difficult as other rooms are just enough for their function. Currently a small Mandir is attached on wall where Fridge is shown in layout. I thought the new area could be little extra for all pooja related things. Will like to know the reason of your recommendation, is it odd in whole design, or not suitable in area .. or anything else? How about moving it to corner of dining area?

Tracy, more than the dishwasher it's the harsh chemicals used in the detergent that effects non stick coating. We should not dump everything in a dishwasher. You have to please check your vessels if they are dishwasher safe before putting them in dishwashers. There is a usually a dishwasher advice mark behind the modern vessels. Follow that advice. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs Studio, Bangalore.

hello Harsha! It is good that you are going for the white color. the color of the appliance is not in our hand when we have limited choices. since your kitchen seems to be a mixture of black and white color, the white color will only enhance your kitchen. scratches can be on any color and stains are yes much visible in white colors but then its up to you how you use your appliance. go for the white one. regards rehman