Pros and Cons of a Galley Kitchen

Galley Kitchen: It is a kitchen layout with parallel counter-tops and a space to walk in between. Hence it’s also called a corridor or a walk-through kitchen. It has appliances and cabinets fixed on two walls opposite to each other.

Top View of a Galley Kitchen

Pros:

• This layout is ideal for small to medium-sized kitchens
• Works well even in narrow, rectangular floorplans
• Allows for plentiful storage space
• Whether it's ingredients or kitchen items, everything is within easy reach
• The work triangle* is efficient with more scope for easy accessibility and convenience 
• Highly functional when it comes to storage and adjusting to any length
• To and fro movement is easy 
• Easy to clean counter top and floor

Galley Kitchen by Nolte

Cons:

• Can get crammed with more than two people
• Natural light may get cut out with tall cabinets
• Cannot accommodate an island in the middle if the kitchen is small or is in short of floor space 
• No room for dining. This limits interaction with family and guests. 
• Not suitable for large kitchens 

*Work triangle: A term used by kitchen designers to determine the planning of the kitchen layouts. The triangle is formed by drawing an imaginary straight line from the centre of the sink, to the centre of the cook top, to the centre of the refrigerator, and finally back to the sink.

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