Galley kitchen designs require the designer to make the most of very little counter-top, cooking and storage space. Another challenge is to make the kitchen appear larger with the use of color and cabinetry. One advantage to a galley kitchen is that everything the cook needs is easily accessible.
Galley Kitchen Designs Can be Clean & Efficient
It seems that whenever there is a gathering everyone wants to be in the kitchen. With most galley kitchen designs this is almost impossible. One idea is to open up a wall and add a pass-through to the dining room or living room to allow your guests to sit on stools on the other side while you are working in the kitchen. That way both you and your guests can converse during the prepping and cooking process.
Due to the narrow footprint of most galley kitchen designs, they have to be both clean and efficient. One suggestion is to conceal the refrigerator, dishwasher and trash compactor and other appliances with cabinet panels. This gives a small kitchen space a tidier look.
The main design challenges of galley kitchens are the aisle space, lighting and storage issues. Most galley style kitchens are commonly found in apartments or condos. Space is at a premium in these types of kitchens which cannot be enlarged and don’t allow for walls to be pushed out into other rooms. The designer has to be very creative – no wasted space.
Online you can find free kitchen design software. These have an easy to use kitchen design tool that allows you to move appliances from wall to another and see your results in 3D. You can choose different color cabinets and woods and counter-tops. You can get an idea of what your kitchen remodel may look like when completed.
Often the major cabinet makers or home improvement centers offer this type of kitchen design software. To help formulate a budget for your galley kitchen renovation, after completing your design it will total the costs of the appliances, cabinetry, lighting and flooring.
This will give you an estimate of what your design choices may cost. You may discover you have gone over budget and need to cut back on some items. Possibly you are under budget and can exchange cheaper appliances for higher end appliances.