Why choose a galley kitchen for your home?

If you are searching for a kitchen design that is favoured by many professional chefs, the galley kitchen design could be the choice for you.

But what benefits can it offer your home? Find out more below and give Haddon Kitchens a call on 07 3204 0399 if you need some further help with your kitchen renovation design.

What is a galley kitchen?

A galley kitchen is when both sides of the kitchen are built along walls, with open ends and over bench cabinetry.

What advantages do galley kitchens offer?

• Everything is just at your fingertips or one step away.
• Easy to work in and incredibly functional.
• Perfect for one cook.
• Great use of the kitchen triangle
• Lots of bench space, including around any major appliances.
• Great flow due to open ends of the kitchen.
• Entry and exit from the kitchen are easy.
• Various extra storage options by maximising over bench cabinetry.
• Great for small spaces.

What disadvantages do galley kitchens offer?

• Not suited to more than one cook at a time.
• Extra lighting may be needed, as some areas can be too dark to work in.
• Not suited to large areas and/or open plans.
• Can seem narrow and tight to work in.

Aspects to consider when looking at galley kitchens

There is a range of points to consider when looking at whether a galley kitchen is the best option for your needs:

• What is your budget?
• How big is your kitchen going to be? How much space do you have to work within?
• What fixtures and fittings do you currently have and where are they located?
• Are you wanting to relocate plumbing, gas and/or electrical points? Does your budget include adding additional points?
• What are you wanting to use your kitchen for? Just for cooking, or for entertaining as well?
• How many people will use the space? Will they all be using your kitchen at the same time?

Who would benefit from a galley kitchen?

• Households that generally only have 1 cook using the kitchen at a time.
• Anyone with a small space to work with.
• Anyone looking for a functional kitchen layout.
• Anyone who is prepared to add a little extra lighting to their kitchen to brighten the space.

If you would like some further information regarding galley kitchens or any other kitchen designs, give Haddon Kitchens a call on 07 3204 0399 and we can discuss all your kitchen needs today.