Galley kitchens uk: Galley kitchen ideas and layouts to suit any space

Galley kitchen ideas and layouts to suit any space

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Galley kitchen ideas are defined by their floor plan – a long and thin room with cabinetry occupying one or both walls to create a small walkway down the centre. 

Taking its name and design from the kitchens of planes and ships, galley kitchens are one of the most practical kitchen ideas.  While other styles of kitchen prioritise lifestyle elements and practicality, galley kitchen ideas prioritise efficiency and compactness.

After all, there is a reason that professional kitchens follow a similar kitchen layout with rows of cookers or hobs divided into specific stations for prepping different types of dishes.  

Despite the priority being on functionality, galley kitchens can also be beautiful spaces brimming with character. 

Galley kitchen ideas

Most commonly found in Victorian terraced houses, galley kitchens are seen in homes up and down the country.

‘A single galley kitchen is perfect for smaller spaces,’ says Lizzie Beesley, head of Design at Magnet. ‘This layout features a row of cabinets on one wall with free space on the other. Larger kitchen areas benefit from a double galley layout, which features cabinets on both sides of the room with free space on either end,’ adds Lizzie.

A double galley is not only a successful layout in narrow rooms that would struggle to accommodate U-shaped kitchen ideas, but have enough width to take two rows of units. It’s a winning format that’s popular in open-plan spaces too, with a long island providing a second leg and creating a sociable seating area and a natural boundary for the kitchen zone at the same time.

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Start with the measurement for your galley kitchen

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When it comes to figuring out how to plan a kitchen layout, measurements are key. For small galley-style kitchens, however, every centimetre counts. 

‘When designing your layout, always leave 40 inches of walkway space on either one or both sides of your countertop, island, or peninsula counter. This is a functionally and aesthetically effective dimension to keep in mind,’ agrees Tom Howley, founder of the eponymous kitchen brand. 

’If you have set aside the space for a walkway of around 40 inches, standard oven or fridge doors will compromise a considerable portion of that space when opened,’ explains Tom Howley. 

There are two solutions. One is to increase the walkway space to incorporate open doors and cabinets to allow a person to pass while the doors are open. The other is to embrace modern designs. 

‘Built-under draw fridges and dishwashers work brilliantly, as well as ovens with doors that slip back underneath the oven itself,’ recommends Tom Howley.

2. Go all white to open up a narrow space

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Bright and airy are often the buzzwords for kitchen designs, however, this can be challenging to achieve as part of galley kitchen ideas. Thankfully, colours, glazing and deft design can help to make even the smallest kitchen feel light.  ‘A small indent in a wall is a perfect place to fit some slim shelves and when painted the same colour as the walls almost disappear,’ says Helen Parker, creative director at Devol.

‘When it comes to paint ideas for kitchen cabinets, keep colours to a minimum and try to stick to a calm and soft colour palette  to avoid things feeling busy, it’s surprising how a limited selection of colours creates a more serene and tidy feel to a room.’  White kitchen ideas are the classic choice while cream kitchen ideas are great for a warmer scheme. Opting for a mix of glazed and solid doors will help to reflect light and ensure that the cabinetry doesn’t feel as heavy.

3. Create flow with curved edged cabinetry

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When space is limited, small changes make create a world of difference. ‘Curved-edge kitchen cabinetry is useful when faced with a tight corner, or the entrance to a small kitchen where you might feel that a straight edge would block your path.  Curves, in any form, tend to lead the eye through space, rather than stopping you in your tracks,’ says Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune. 

‘Curved-edge cabinetry can also help to soften a rigid layout, just as a circular dining table can bring movement to a square room.  There is something ‘premium’ about curved cabinets, probably because they do cost a bit more, so they imbue a sense of luxury and personality.’

4. Maximise space in galley kitchen by removing doors

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If you’re looking to make your galley kitchen feel more like an integrated part of your home, then one of the best things you can do is remove the doors – as seen in this kitchen by Sustainable Kitchens.

Replacing the door with an open archway will help to flood the space with light and feel less claustrophobic. Doors are very space-hungry additions – requiring a large uninterrupted space to swing – however, by removing them you can start the run of cabinetry earlier and, space permitting, have a door to access a separate pantry space. 

5. Add colour and texture will kitchen wallpaper

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Wallpaper is a beautiful addition to the kitchen, however, in small spaces such as galley kitchen ideas, the design is key. 

‘Keeping to a limited colour palette will allow the walls in your space to appear taller and in turn, the room will feel bigger. Plus, it’s best to stick to ditsy prints or small-scale patterns for this same reason,’ says Jessica Clayworth, lead designer at Morris & Co. ‘Choosing nature-inspired motifs will ensure a clean aesthetic, patterns such as florals, leaves or berries can freshen up your kitchen while keeping an elegant appearance throughout. ‘

There are plenty of kitchen wallpaper ideas that will add character and personality to your space and are particularly well suited to vintage kitchen ideas.

6. Focus lighting on key prep spaces

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Good lighting is an essential part of galley kitchen ideas – often these spaces lack windows which, without the right lighting can make the space feel dark and unappealing.

Kitchen lighting ideas come in three parts – ambient lighting and task lighting. The balance of these elements will ensure a harmonious scheme and optimum illumination. Inset ceiling lights offer focused illumination without compromising ceiling space and preventing the ceiling from feeling lower than it actually is. If you have the height, a single pendant light can create a softer backdrop to the space. 

Opt for a glass shade, rather than a solid or fabric design, to make it appear less obtrusive when off. For added task lighting, try automatic rechargeable under-cabinet lighting – such as these motion sensor under-cabinet lights on Amazon – or add clip-on lights to open shelving.  

7. Embrace glazing to increase natural light

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Glazing plays a powerful role in a small room. Adding glazing in place of solid walls or ceilings helps to visually expand the space – rather than the eye stopping at the wall or ceiling, it can continue beyond. It also provides a link to the outside, bringing new colours and tones into the scheme. When used internally, glass has a reflective quality, which increases the natural light in the room, brightening and lighting the space. 

‘In this kitchen, cabinetry was designed in a wide galley layout around the glazed section of floor, which allows daylight to filter down into a new basement living room,’ explains Pia Rosling, design director at Sola Kitchens who designed this space.

8. Create the illusion of space with directional flooring

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Use your directional kitchen flooring ideas to create the illusion of more space in your petite kitchen. Vertically laid rectangular tiles or wooden kitchen flooring will help a galley kitchen seem longer, while horizontally laid tile or wood will help to emphasise the width of the space. While pretty, busy floor tiles can overwhelm a small kitchen and draw an eye away from the height of the room, making it feel smaller. 

In this kitchen by SGS Designs, herringbone wooden flooring directs the eye down the length of the kitchen, visually elongating the space and drawing the eye to the patio doors and garden beyond.

9. Keep a single galley sleek and streamlined

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Glossy, modern units work well in a single galley kitchen layout, as the run of sleek, streamlined cabinets creates the optical illusion of more space. Light-reflective surfaces help to bounce light around the room, great for small kitchen ideas. This effect instantly makes tight and narrow spaces feel bigger and brighter.

Neat handleless cupboards keep the area minimal and smart – with no protruding door pulls or drawer knobs to catch on when you’re working or passing through. Continue the minimalist style by keeping worktops as free of clutter as possible, with neat wall-hung utensil rails to keep tools out of the way.

10. Enjoy extra prep space with a double galley

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Where there’s room for a parallel run of units – a double galley – you can introduce the classic kitchen triangle rule. This involves arranging the key task zones of fridge, cooker and sink at three separate points so that it’s easy to flit from one to the other.

‘Galley kitchens definitely aren’t a disadvantage in your home,’ says Lizzie Beesley, Head of Design at Magnet. ‘They give you the perfect space to create a working triangle, which keeps all of your essentials at an easy-to-reach distance. Plenty of professional kitchens use a galley design to optimise efficiency.’

11. Work a galley kitchen into an open-plan living space

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The trusty linear layout of galley kitchen ideas has been adapted to suit today’s large, open-plan living spaces. The basic design principle is the same (with two parallel runs of units) but when it comes to open-plan kitchen design ideas, your layout features a wall-hugging galley run, plus a long island unit running parallel. The island acts as a divider between the dining or living area beyond and is a clever way of zoning an open-plan space.

This stylish space has everything – streamlined surfaces for food prep, integrated appliances at practical levels, plus a breakfast bar for quick and easy meals. Beyond it, there’s plenty more space for a seating area or a formal dining table set up.

12. Make the space more sociable

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While not a classic galley kitchen, the galley style is finding itself becoming more prevalent as part of open-plan kitchens. 

Opting for a galley kitchen that incorporates kitchen island ideas is great if you like to be sociable, as you can cook and entertain at the same time. You’ll find that people will naturally gravitate to the central unit, especially when it’s illuminated with statement lighting.

A large, mirrored splashback is a clever design feature, as not only will it bounce light around the room, but will allow the chef to remain part of the conversation, even when they have to turn their back to their guests!

13. Choose vertical storage to make more of space

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‘If you need to incorporate extra storage for your kitchen consider placing long, tall cabinets on one wall and leaving the workspace on the other side open, which should mean you don’t feel like the units are towering over you,’ says Darren Watts, Wren Kitchens design director.

‘Alternatively, extending overhead wall cabinets high up, close to the ceiling, can add extra storage space without infringing on the rest of the kitchen.’

14. Squeeze in a seating area

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Don’t rule out having a seating area in a narrow galley kitchen. Often there’s space for a small dining table or a mini breakfast bar at the end of a run of units.

Choose compact, space-saving furniture that won’t take up too much floor space. A small, circular bistro-style table takes up less space than a square or rectangular design. Or consider a gateleg table that can be folded up when not in use, or a wall-mounted drop-leaf table that tucks neatly against a wall.

15. Lose cupboards for open shelving

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Swap bulky wall units for a long run of open shelving on one side of a galley kitchen. Wall-to-wall units on both sides of a galley can create a ‘corridor’ effect that crowds the space and makes the kitchen feel dark and enclosed.

Position shelving just above the kitchen splash back to give a neat finish and provide a display area for decorative kitchen items. Matching splash back colour to worktops will give a sleek, uninterrupted finish that will make walls recede visually. Choose a pale light-reflective colour to enhance the sense of spaciousness.

16. Stretch space with a tiled splash back

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Add width to galley kitchen ideas by choosing longline kitchen splashback ideas that help to stretch the space visually. Herringbone format wall tiles create lines that draw the eye outwards and along, making the splash back feel longer and wider. Choose pale tiles in a glossy finish that will reflect light and further extend the feeling of spaciousness.

17. Incorporate a plate rack

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Wall-to-wall cabinets on both sides of a galley kitchen can make it feel dark and crowded if you’re not careful. Break up a long expanse of wall units by adding a run of feature shelving. Wooden plate racks above a sink area add contrast against grey units and give a handy spot to dry crockery.

18. Look up to create height

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Pale colours and light-reflecting finishes will make a narrow, galley kitchen feel bigger, by bouncing light around the space. But this doesn’t mean that darker colours have to be ruled out completely. Using a darker colour on base units gives the layout definition, and adding a lighter colour on top units draws the eye upwards and makes the kitchen feel naturally brighter and more open.

‘Be a rule breaker and go for darker tones, such as navy or charcoal, in your layout,’ says Tori Summers Director of Design, Product & Innovation at Howdens. ‘These hues deliver maximum impact, no matter what square footage you have, making them great for creating a striking design. Balance dark tones by opting for lighter colours on other features, like counters and floors.’

19. Add wow with a statement splash back

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‘While too much detail can be overpowering, incorporating a feature wall or a patterned backsplash is a great way to add depth to a galley kitchen,’ says Darren Watts, Wren Kitchens Design Director. ‘Consider placing coloured tiles along the space between your worktop and your cupboards.’

‘Alternatively, hanging a mirror or bold piece of artwork on the end wall is a great way to show off your personality in your kitchen, and tie your theme from one side to the other.’

20. Keep appliances out of sight

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A thoughtful kitchen appliance layout is key to any good design, especially a narrow galley kitchen. Keeping appliances hidden away out of sight will help make your galley kitchen ideas feel more sleek and streamlined. A mix of different doors, finishes and control panels can feel chaotic in a very tight space, so integrating them in kitchen cabinets or concealing in a cupboard will give a flush finish and uninterrupted look.

Save space at the end of a run of units in a galley kitchen by stacking a tumble drier on top of a washing machine. Stacking kits let you stack one appliance on top of the other and include a central pull-out shelf to make sorting clothes easier.

21. Stretch your space with a side extension

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Side return extensions and galley kitchen ideas are a perfect recipe for success. The extra footage gained by extending out to the side gives ample space for a single or double galley kitchen layout, plus extra living space that can be utilised for a dining table or seating area.

A long bank of floor-to-ceiling units running along one wall gives maximum space for storage and integrated appliances and helps maintain a sense of flow between indoors and out. Centrally, a longline island gives plenty of worktop prep space and creates a divide between the dining/living area, without blocking any valuable light.

22. Keep it simple

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Galley kitchen ideas work excellently as part of a modern kitchen. Sleek modern units work well in a galley kitchen layout, as the run of glossy cabinets create the optical illusion of more space. Then neat handleless cupboards keep the area minimal and smart – with no knobs or bars to catch on when you’re working. Continue the minimalist style by keeping worktops as free of clutter as possible, and integrating appliances – ideally behind closed doors.

23. Go for a generous galley in open spaces

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Galley kitchen ideas needn’t mean you’re limited in space. Widen the gap of this linear layout to suit today’s large, open-plan kitchen plot. If you have the space use it to widen the gap between the base units. The space is still benefitting from the practical layout of two parallel runs of units but with the extra width, the design won’t feel restrictive.

24. Create a practical flow

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Here, wide, handleless units and wood flooring work in unison to lead the eye down towards a glass door, which in turn leads out to the garden path. This makes the space feel less restricted despite it being relatively compact, and strengthens the link between indoor and outdoor living. Even thought has been put into the exterior door – a sliding version that can be pushed back out of sight won’t interfere with the flow.

25. Mirror your design

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Galley kitchen ideas work just as well in country schemes as modern ones. This quaint kitchen space is bright and fresh with neutral walls and cabinetry, but rustic additions inspired by shabby chic decorating ideas, like a butler sink and open dresser-style shelving, give the space typical farmhouse charm.

Vintage kitchen ideas like wooden hooks and wicker storage are pretty yet practical storage solutions that will keep clutter down and make it easier to cook.

26. Stick to a single design to optimise space

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Side return kitchen extensions and single galley designs are a perfect recipe as the small space can be optimised for storage and light. Here, a pale colour palette and reflective surfaces exploit the sky lights to the max, while the exposed brick wall adds an interesting urban edge to the look.

How do I make my galley kitchen more functional?

Long, skinny and with limited space on both sides, get the best out of a galley kitchen by arranging the ‘work triangle’ of hob, sink and fridge with two working areas on one side of the kitchen and the third on the other, roughly centred between the two.

Avoid too many tall cabinets in a galley kitchen as they can overpower the space and make the kitchen feel dark and crowded. Instead of placing them haphazardly, position any tall cabinets at one end of a galley run with tall items like the fridge and freezer close by for a cohesive look.

What colours look best in a galley kitchen?

Pale, light-reflecting colours such as white and cream, look best in a galley kitchen. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean an all-white kitchen is the only option. Soft shades, like sage green, duck egg or soft neutrals work well in a small kitchen. Try using a single colour across the kitchen on both walls and units so that the eye sees it as one continuous space.

Are galley kitchens making a comeback?

Yes, galley kitchens are making a comeback. 

Galley kitchens were at their most popular in the early 20th century when the kitchen was the woman’s domain, with the style slowly going out of style as kitchens become the heart of the home with families cooking together and hosting guests from the engine room. However, in recent years, the galley kitchen has been returning under a new guise – as part of an open-plan kitchen space. Rather than cabinetry being against two walls, here, one line of cabinetry will be half-height providing a view into the open plan space beyond, while keeping the kitchen area distinct.  

Galley kitchen ideas: 14 designs for narrow kitchens

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Make the most of your narrow space

By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes

24 October 2022

The much maligned galley kitchen has a certain charm of its own, but can be tricky to design, as the narrow space doesn’t leave much room for manoeuvre, and it’s crucial to maximise every inch of space for kitchen storage. A sleek modern style works well in these kitchens, as clean lines help to give a streamlined look, but it’s perfectly possible to go down a more traditional route and still have a light, airy feel. We’ve gathered together our favourite galley kitchens from the House & Garden archives to give you some inspiration for your narrow spaces.

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  Downsizing from a bigger flat meant decluttering for established interior designer Ann Boyd. ‘That is a discipline but it is also a joy,’ she says. The flat in Chesil Court, Chelsea, features a kitchen fitted with handle-free units from Ikea teamed with a Corian worktop. Mirror glass has been used for the splashback to create the illusion of space, while the pewter chargers are from I & JL Brown.

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  Hannah Cecil Gurney’s west London flat is a feast of luxurious colour, texture and pattern – little surprise given that her father founded the handmade wallpaper company de Gournay. ‘Lining the kitchen walls with gold leaf and painting the woodwork turquoise has made the tiny cooking space feel like the inside of a delicious chocolate box’. The room was designed with cosiness in mind; it is the only space where the ceiling was not restored to double height and the worktop was chosen specifically to be ‘more cosy and warm than stone’.

• James McDonald

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  Kitchen units painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Dutch Orange’ contrast with ‘Circa’ industrial rubber flooring in forest green by Polymax in Tobias Vernon’s cottage kitchen, proving that a galley kitchen can be full of colour.

• Martin Morrell

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  The compact galley kitchen in this 19th century barn is accessed via the dining area. It is a light, bright space with high, sloping ceilings, white walls and cabinets and a stone worktop and flooring. A lack of cabinets on top and the open shelving along one wall help to create a sense of space.

• Tim Beddow

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  In interior designer Sarah Vanrenen’s own home, the green galley kitchen is entirely charming. The space seems larger thanks to the door onto the garden at the end, as well as a skylight overhead, both flooding it iwth ligh. Curtains in Sarah’s own ‘Sunda’ linen in brown frame the doorway to the garden, and she picked up the antique rug on a visit to Turkey.

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  The compact galley kitchen in designer Ben Pentreath’s small flat is bright with white units and shelving, though not clinical thanks to unusual dark green walls. A similar paint is ‘Euphorbia’ by Paint Library.

• Rachel Whiting

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  When the architects of the Barbican, the Grade II-listed Seventies London landmark, drew up the kitchens, they had the clever idea of bringing in Brooke Marine, a firm of yacht designers. They figured the one place where space for a kitchen was always at a premium was on board a boat. It wasn’t the only ground-breaking idea: Chamberlin, Powell & Bon also decided the kitchens should be placed at the rear of the flats and be windowless, so that the living area and bedrooms could enjoy the available window space instead. However, the design ran afoul of council bylaws requiring a window or ventilation in the kitchen. The solution? The kitchens were named ‘cooking areas’ that were considered part of the living room and the designs were approved. Canny.

• Michael Sinclair

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  The designer Jane Gowers discovered her London house by chance, but its restoration and decoration have been the result of good judgement and a sympathetic approach. The kitchen’s traditional cream units were made by Woodstock Furniture, with doors giving access to the garden terrace. This, similarly to Sarah Vanrenen’s kitchen, brings a lot of light into the galley space and helps it to feel larger.

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  The kitchen of Susan Deliss’s home in France is painted a warm orange with units on just one side of the narrow space. The wooden units were made by Planet Earth Kitchens in Essex and shipped out to France. Copper pans are displayed along a traditional shelf and rows of plates adorn the walls to add traditionla decorating touches. A wooden farmhouse kitchen provides both a work surface and a casual dining spot.

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  This Marylebone flat, home to decorator Douglas Mackie and his partner Julian Jackson, is Georgian but an elegant ensemble was created by mixing in twentieth-century art and sophisticated French-inspired furnishings. The kitchen, with its Fifties, moulded-plywood chairs by Vittorio Nobili and a worktop of dark grey ‘Raven’ quartz by Caesarstone is one such example of Douglas’s use of disparate styles and materials. It may be a narrow galley kitchen, but the interior designer has found space for a small dining area.

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  Using clever shelving storage in this British Standard by Plain English kitchen allows for extra surface space. The white cupboards and flooring add light to the narrow room, which is elegantly complimented by the blue arched roof. Strategically hung pendant lighting adds height, while the rugs gives a cosy feel to the room.

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  ‘I wanted it to look like a glamorous, five-star hotel ,’ says interior designer Karen Howes of her London flat, which is a similar size to a presidential suite. Karen’s own company Taylor Howes added a smart touch to the galley kitchen by installing Bulthaup cabinets with Corian worktops and built-in Miele appliances. Illuminated, mirror-backed glass shelves above the fridge adds allure.

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  Shunning our throwaway culture, interior designer Patrick Williams, of Berdoulat Design used salvaged finds and traditional techniques to imaginatively restore his Victorian flat in east London; the plaster walls in the kitchen are sealed with beeswax to make them water resistant. This isn’t a traditional galley kitchen, however Patrick divided the space with a salvaged counter that creates a galley effect when in the kitchen area.

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  A living room/dining room with a step-up to a Plain English galley kitchen is on the ground floor of Sally Ann Lasson’s small London house. Sally Ann’s wizardry with small spaces includes eking out vital centimetres where possible; the ground-floor ceiling was raised to add an all-important 18 centimetres.

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What is a galley kitchen? – VENACE

Are you planning to completely redo your kitchen or do you want to find a good layout for this part of the house? There are many ways and styles of arranging a kitchen. It all depends on how you want your kitchen to look and where you want everything to be located. There is one particular style that might be perfect for your kitchen: the kitchen galley!

You might be thinking, what is a galley kitchen? How can I decorate my kitchen this way? We will be happy to answer these questions right here! We answer important questions such as what is a galley kitchen, why you should choose this style and how you can style your kitchen.

What is a galley kitchen?

Let’s start with the obvious question: what exactly is this style of kitchen? A galley kitchen is a style of kitchen that is described as being narrow. Being the narrowest form of kitchen, it is filled with storage space for cabinets among the bases and walls, counters and other things. Among the countertops there are other kitchen utensils such as refrigerators, sinks, cabinets and other items.

Galley kitchens can also be called hall kitchens because of their small size. Galley kitchens have advantages over other kitchen style counterparts.

Why do you need a galley kitchen?

There are several reasons why galley kitchens are better than other kitchens. We list the reasons right here:

Benefits of this type of kitchen

• Because they are smaller than other styles, they are cheaper to install or remodel.
• These types of kitchens give you more space in your home.
• All the main sources that your kitchen uses, such as water, electricity and gas, are located in the kitchen.
• To add to the first benefit, the floor area is smaller so you don’t have to spend too much on the floor.

Among other benefits. Despite some of these advantages, there are also disadvantages to this style of kitchen. Below are some of the disadvantages:

Disadvantages of this type of kitchen

• Due to its small size, it can be claustrophobic, so if you don’t want the space to feel cramped, it’s best to avoid this type of kitchen.
• Also, you can’t have too many people in the kitchen, so it’s best to have one person cook, otherwise you’ll be even more cramped.
• If you’re selling a house, you might have problems because people generally don’t like this style of kitchen.
• Your appliance must be a standard size to fit in this type of kitchen.

With that said, this type of kitchen is only good if you’re looking for a small or inexpensive style. Now that we’ve discussed the pros and cons, we want to give you tips and design ideas that you should try as recommended by Country Living and Forbes.

Best galley kitchen tips:

There are many tips on how to create a galley kitchen, but we want to give you the most important ones. These tips are provided by Forbes, and we will only give about five of the ten that are on their site. If you are interested in learning more about these tips or would like to continue reading.

Let’s start with tip number one.

Number 1: Decide how you want to furnish your kitchen

The most important step to take if you want to have such a kitchen in your home is to figure out how you want it to look. This type of kitchen is suitable for both small and medium spaces, but you need to look at opposite sides. These sides must not be too far apart.

It is also important to note that this type of kitchen is enclosed and does not have a dining area, so keep that in mind when designing your kitchen.

Number 2: choose symmetrical or asymmetrical

Along with the first step, you also want to decide what your kitchen should look like. Galley kitchens can look two ways: symmetrical or asymmetrical. For most of these kitchens, people choose symmetrically due to the fact that they have a lot of length and you can place your appliances in different places and position them however you like.

On the other hand, you can also go asymmetrical, where you can opt out with two different approaches. One approach you can try is to have tall cabinets and high appliances on one side of the kitchen and base and wall cabinets on the other side, or you can try a combination of the two for both sides as a different approach. Choose the one that suits your kitchen.

Number 3: Work with the space you have

Since this type of kitchen is usually narrow, you need to work with the space you have. You should also focus on how many people live in your home. If you are a parent with young children or have pets, be aware that they do not charge through the kitchen, especially if you are cooking.

Despite this, there are ways to keep your kitchen safe. If you carefully plan where the sink and hob are on the same side, you won’t have to worry about your kids or pets getting in the way.

Number 4: Add a closed wall

After you have planned what your kitchen should look like, you should add more to the closed wall. You can place various items at the end of this wall, such as a chalkboard, a picture, to-do lists, or a stool so you can write your shopping list.

Number 5: Make your kitchen beautiful

The last piece of advice we would advise you to do is to make your kitchen attractive. An important item that every kitchen needs is furniture in pale colors, as they can reflect colors along with handleless doors and drawers. Another thing to consider is lighting. Lighting should be placed in a good location as this will soften the overall look of your kitchen.

These are just a few tips from Forbes that we think are the key to a beautiful galley kitchen. As we said above, there are five more tips you can follow if you want to have a kitchen like this, so please read on for more tips. The last thing we’ll talk about are the top three styles according to Country Living.

The 3 Best Kitchen Styles for You:

Country Living’s article shows about fifteen different ways to choose this type of kitchen. We’ll give you three of the best, including a link to Country Living if you’d like to find another one other than the ones we’ve mentioned.

Style #1: Cool California

Want a galley kitchen style but with a little more space? Look no further than the cool Californian! This style of kitchen requires work that you can do yourself. Some of the things you have to do yourself include cabinets and drawers, which you will also need to spray paint. With this style, you are going to expand the space. You are also going to buy the following items for your kitchen such as Cedar & Moss lighting, Lewis Dowlin cabinetry hardware, among others.

Style #2: Melancholic Kitchen

You might think that this type of kitchen is only suitable for lighter tones, but believe it or not, it can work with darker shades as well. With this type of kitchen, your cabinets will be painted a darker gray and your countertops and tiles will be black. If you want to create a more moody style for your kitchen, then you should go for Semi-Handmade if you want to try this style.

Style #3: White Wood Kitchen

The last style I would like to mention is the white wood kitchen. Many kitchens use wood as it is aesthetically pleasing. What makes it even better are the white walls that will accompany the kitchen. If you want to keep your kitchen cold, then you should read here on Westelm.

These are three of the fifteen mentioned in Country Living. If you are not satisfied with the choice mentioned here, then please check out the Life in the Country article or somewhere else on the Internet. Country Living lists different styles.

Conclusion:

The galley kitchen in your home is ideal if you want an inexpensive room that is easy to redo when the time comes. You don’t need a big company to help you renovate your kitchen. Plus, there are tons of styles to choose from, so look for one that suits your standards!

Fourteen compact galley kitchens – Decor Design

In our latest lookbook, we’ve rounded up 14 galley designs from architects and designers who create compact and efficient kitchens.

The galley kitchen consists of two parallel rows of blocks separated by a walkway. It is named after the cooking area on ships, which are traditionally narrow, cramped spaces called galleys.

Galley layouts are often found in space-constrained environments as they offer a higher proportion of storage and preparation surfaces compared to circulation space, or when the kitchen area is long and narrow.

They are also efficient as the chef can quickly and easily switch between tasks.

This is one of the most popular kitchen layouts. The basic layout of the galley can be extended by adding an island between two rows of units.

This is the latest review in our Dezeen Lookbooks series, providing visual inspiration for the home. Previous kitchen-related articles include compact kitchens, bar counters, terrazzo kitchens, and island kitchens.

Sasha, France by SABO Project

The kitchen in this Parisian apartment is a hybrid of two popular layouts: part galley and part single wall.

The counter runs the full length of the kitchen-dining room and has a galley at one end where a wall-mounted oven and refrigerator are placed at full height. The entire kitchen is furnished with birch plywood furniture.

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Red Concrete House, Norway, Sanden + Hodnekvam Arkitekter

Rough concrete flooring paired with pine paneling and cabinetry in this classic galley kitchen in Norway.

Galley kitchens typically place the sink in front of a window and the hob on the windowless side, but here the arrangement has been reversed, with spectacular mountain views that distract anyone working with the stove.

The walls are clad in pine or cement to match the floor.

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Apartment 308 S Brazil by Bloco Arquitetos

This apartment in Brasilia was built in the 1960s by architect Lucio Costa and landscape architect Burle Marx. It has been renovated with an open floor plan that reveals its concrete structure.

The kitchen is organized at the front of the house and combines white cabinetry with granite worktops. A row of cabinets facing the dining area serves as a breakfast bar.

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Barbican Apartment, UK by John Pawson

A minimalist overhaul of this two-bedroom apartment on the brutalist Barbican estate in London has led designer John Pawson to replace an original plan that looked like labyrinth, on a geometric, broken plan.

This includes a galley kitchen leading to a hallway leading to a small dining area.

Full-length cabinets without handles hide appliances and belongings along one wall. The other has a small countertop with a sink and hob, and one side has more full-sized drawers.

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Yurikago House, Spain, Masaqui

The fitted kitchen on the ground floor of the multi-level Yurikago House features gray mottled terrazzo countertops and terracotta floor tiles.

End wall provides shelves on either side of a full size unit that houses a refrigerator/freezer.

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Kasa House, Japan by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates

This quirky cruciform home by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates in Kariya, Japan features an equally quirky cuisine.

The galley occupies one arm of the cross and consists of a stainless steel worktop with a large built-in sink on one side and wooden cabinets on the other.

The wall behind the sink is open to provide a service hatch for a small dining area outside.

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La Carmina, Spain, Studio RÄS

The unusual compact layout of this remodeled apartment in Barcelona by Studio RÄS is a square structure built into a living space that includes a bathroom and storage room.

The gap between the cube and the inner wall was used to accommodate a compact galley kitchen, which is separated from the dining area by a bathroom.

The asymmetrical kitchen has one polished granite counter that is split in height to allow a small window to open inward. The apron is lined with mosaic tiles, as is the floor.

Another table has a pine surface and an apron.

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Valencia Townhouse, Spain, DG Arquitecto Valencia

The narrow aisle in this Valencian townhouse is not wide enough even for a full galley kitchen. Instead, one series of units is smaller than usual and serves as a bar counter.

Marble tops, mosaic floor tiles.

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Apartment 27A Hong Kong Design Eight Five Two

Smart storage solutions, hidden cabinetry and bespoke furniture fill this kitchen in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Bay area.

Muted green covers the under-worktop cabinets, while white wall cabinets and above-ground spaces provide more storage space.

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Flat 17.6 sq. M., Taiwan, courtesy of A Little Design.

This former piano studio in Taipei covers only 17.6 square meters and is 3. 4 meters high.

The kitchen is located next to the hall, between two load-bearing walls. It’s very handy in its tiny body, with compartments that reach to the ceiling on both sides, open shelving, and even a washing machine. On one side, a stand protrudes below, on which a small electric stove can be placed.

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Shakespeare Tower Apartment, UK by Takero Shimazaki Architects

Also located on London’s Barbican Estate, this apartment combines brutality with elegant Japanese details.

The interior is mostly made of wood, with wood paneling and grating used as screens to partially hide the kitchen.

The concrete ceiling was left exposed and contrasted with the wooden furniture, while stainless steel was used for all work surfaces. The floors are decorated with black glazed subway tiles.

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Galla House, Spain, by Kavaa.

This kitchen, designed by the architectural studio Cavaa, uses elements of color from other parts of the house.

The studio has equipped the kitchen behind a half-wall glass partition that stretches up to the ceiling and visually connects the kitchen with the living area.

The furniture was finished in light gray, which connects the storage solutions with the bluish-gray terrazzo floor that zones the space.

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RF Apartment, Brazil by SuperLimão

Located in the modernist Saint Honoré building in São Paulo, designed by Brazilian architect Artacho Jurado, this kitchen takes on an industrial look and combines it with vibrant colors .

Large blue glazed tiles cover the floor, reflecting light across the space. Terracotta paint was applied to the ceiling and strip lighting, and electrical wiring around the concrete walls was painted a pale blue.

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Portico House, Brazil by Bloco Arquitetos

The open-plan kitchen at this Bloco Arquitetos home in Brasilia features a mixed palette of wood, terracotta and concrete.