A galley kitchen is a kitchen that consists of two parallel runs of units forming a central corridor, it’s derived from the kitchens on ships, in which everything is in a straight line. It’s a great solution when you don’t have a lot of space, or if a house tends to be long instead of wide. Due to the frequent issue of lack of space in modern homes, such kitchens are making their way to the top, and we suggest you to take a look at some pros and cons to decide whether it’s your perfect kitchen or not.
Advantages
A galley kitchen is more cost-effective than a large open kitchen. You only have two sets of cabinets with simple rectangle countertop slabs.
A galley kitchen is efficient. The appliances are easily accessible as you’ll have a very efficient kitchen work triangle. Because it’s smaller, fewer steps are required in between work areas. In some galley kitchens, the sink, refrigerator and range are all along the same wall.
a black and white kitchen with open shelves, black lower cabinets, white stone countertops, a black frame window
a black galley kitchen with white countertops, a white tile backsplash and a printed boho rug plus potted plants
a black galley kitchen with white stone countertops and elegant brass touches here and there
a blush galley kitchen with a red ceiling and white countertops and a bold artwork is a cool and unusual space
a chic girlish kitchen with simple blush plywood cabinets and a grey tiled floor flooded with much natural light
a contemporary white galley kitchen with a plywood ceiling with pendant lamps a wooden floor and a blue tile backsplash
a contrasting galley kitchen with black cabinets, stained countertops, open shelves, some decor and brass fixtures
a contrasting galley kitchen with lower black cabinets, neutral upper cabinets, pendant lamps and a cool dining zone
a contrasting galley kitchen with metal cabinets, an arched window, a dining zone by the window and greenery
a cool galley kitchen with white cabinets, a boho rug, potted greenery, a gallery wall and some bright touches
a cool kitchen with green walls and cabinetry, a pink ceiling with skylights and marble countertops is adorable
a cozy minimalist galley kitchen in white, with light-colored wooden countertops and a floor plus a backsplash, with glazed walls for more light
a creative galley kitchen with black and blush cabinets, mismatching countertops and pendant lamps is a lovely idea
a creative minimalist galley kitchen with stained cabinets, stone countertops and a backsplash, sleek white upper cabinets
a galley kitchen with stained cabinets, concrete countertops and a sink, large windows and shelves is a new take on rustic style
a galley kitchen with white upper and stained lower cabinets, white stone countertops and built-in appliances
a grey and white galley kitchen with an eye-catchy backsplash, a pendant lamp and gold fixtures is chic and cool
a grey farmhouse kitchen with a white herringbone floor, butcherblock countertops and open shelves plus a jute rug
a light green galley kitchen with shaker cabinets and glass ones, stone countertops and artwork is amazing
a light-filled farmhouse galley kitchen with white and stained cabinets, open shelves, pendant lamps and white stone countertops
a light-stained galley kitchen with glass cabinets, white stone countertops and a lot of natural light
a lovely periwinkle galley kitchen with white stone countertops and open shelves plus built-in shelves for teaware
a minimalist gallery kitchen in black and white, with a tiled floor, sleek white kitchens, enough natural light and pendant lamps
a minimalist white galley kitchen with sleek cabinetry, upper rattan cabinets, a wooden stool and some grass
a mint blue galley kitchen with marble countertops, a gallery wall of cutting boards and a jute rug is cozy and cute
Disadvantages
However, a galley kitchen isn’t typically designed for a lot of — or even a few — people. Due to size constraints, a galley kitchen really can only fit one or two cooks at a time. Proper spacing between each counter is also critical to making sure there is comfortable space for people to cook and pass by each other. Sometimes such kitchens don’t have windows, so you might have to sacrifice views and natural light.
a modern farmhouse galley kitchen with blue cabinets, white countertops, open shelves and a gallery wall of cutting boards
a modern farmhouse mint green galley kitchen with butcherblock countertops, a white subway tile backsplash and a clock
a narrow kitchen with white shaker style cabinets, black countertops, a checked floor and some pendant lamps
a modern farmhouse stained galley kitchen with white stone countertops and a white tile backsplash, greenery and lots of light
a modern white gallery kitchen with sleek cabinetry, grey stone countertops, open shelves and brick walls
a moody green kitchen with matching cabinets, a gallery wall taking both sides and a bold and bright rug
a moody grey green galley kitchen with butcherblock countertops and brass hardware is a very elegant space
a narrow attic kitchen with white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, pendant lamps and built-in appliances
a navy galley kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a round table and chairs by the glazed wall
a navy galley kitchen with shaker cabinets, butcherblock countertops, open shelves and some built-in lights
a neutral kitchen with navy walls, a pendant lamp, potted greenery, wooden countertops and a bright gallery wall
a pretty galley kitchen with mustard walls, white cabinets, butcherblock countertops and a pink floor, a pendant lamp
a refined galley kitchen with curved stained cabinets, stone countertops and a large mint green wall storage unit
a refined white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabients, black handles, a vintage style cooker and a hood, frame pendant lamps
a small and cozy farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets, butcherblock countertops, black handles, open shelves and a black sconce
a small galley kitchen with grey stone countertops, open shelves, some appliances and a small window with a black frame
a small monochromatic kitchen with black walls, a white subway tile backsplash, butcherblock countertops and a colorful shade
a small rustic kitchen with white cabients, open shelves, a printed rug, a pendant lamp and windows for natural light
a small white kitchen with sleek cabinets and cane ones, with built-in appliances and a bar counter
a stylish kitchen with navy cabinets, white stone countertops, a neutral tile backsplash is a cool idea if you don't have much space
a welcoming navy farmhouse kitchen with navy cabinets and wooden countertops, with a wooden floor and much natural light from the door
a white farmhouse kitchen with shaker cabinets, stone countertops, black and white tiles, a vintage style hood and cool lamps
a white galley kitchen with a white countertop and a backsplash, black handles and some lamps is all clean and chic
a white galley kitchen with a white subway tile backsplash, open shelves instead of upper cabinets and some lights
a white galley kitchen with glass cabinets, neutral countertops and backsplashes and some black details for more eye-catchiness
a white galley kitchen with open shelves, sleek cabinets, lights on the ceiling and some natural light
a white galley kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, gold handles, a white backsplash and a ceiling lamp
a white galley kitchen with sleek cabinets, built-in lights and appliances plus a dining zone at the window
an eclectic kitchen with blush and white cabinets, a bold geo rug, an emerald corner sofa, a table and some chairs, a pendant lamp
an emerald galley kitchen with shaker cabinets, white stone countertops, a bold boho rug, an entrance to the terrace
What To Consider
Consider the setup and size of your kitchen while designing it right. Make sure that the main appliances — sink, refrigerator and cooker — are either in a triangle or close to one another in a row. Use light or high-gloss finishes to create a more open feel. Placement of light fixtures is essential in creating an illusion of more space. Use a monochromatic color scheme in a light color to give the illusion of a larger, more open space.
a bright navy and white galley kitchen with a stone countertop, pendant lamps, wooden stools and a white tile backsplash
a chic black galley kitchen with white countertops and brass touches plus a printed rug and vintage pendant lamps
a contemporary kitchen with navy walls, white cabinets with wooden countertops and a catchy pendant lamp
a contemporary neutral galley kitchen with white cabinets and butcher block countertops plus a white subway tile backsplash
a contemporary white galley kitchen with a plywood ceiling with penddant lamps, a wooden floor and a blue tile backsplash
a cozy contemporary kitchen with white cabinets and white stone countertops, open wooden shelves and a printed rug
a farmhouse galley kitchen with navy and graphite grey cabinets, white stone countertops and much natural light coming through the windows
a minimalist white galley kitchen with sleek cabinets,pendant lamps and a black tile floor for a contrast
a modern farmhouse galley kitchen in blue with white countertops and gilded touches plus lights for a chic look
a modern farmhouse galley kitchen in light blue and navy, with white countertops, brass touches and wooden shelves
a modern farmhouse galley kitchen in white with gilded touches, a grey tile floor and a ceiling light is very stylish and cozy
a modern farmhouse galley kitchen with white cabinets, blakc hardware, a mosaic floor and a wooden hood
a modern farmhouse kitchen in powder blue with a mosaic tile floor, elegant pendant lamps and gilded touches for more elegance
a neutral farmhouse galleykitchen with chic cabinets and white stone countertops, a wooden floor and catchy pendant lamps
a small and welcoming galley kitchen with white cabinets and white stone countertops, a cozy dining space wth a round table and a glam chandelier
a small white Scandinavian kitchen with white marble countertops and backsplash plus black touches
a stylish galley kitchen with navy cabinets and white stone countertops, copper pendant lamps and a brick backsplash
a traditional galley kitchen with vintage dark cabinets, a wooden floor, an access to the balcony with much natural light
a tranquil neutral galley kitchen with white cabinets and countertops, a navy floor and stainless steel appliances
a vintage-inspired galley kitchen with white cabinets, white stone countertops and touches of blakc for drama
a welcoming navy galley kitchen with wooden countertops, a wooden floor and much natural light coming through the door
an airy white Scandinavian kitchen with white cabinets, a small dining space by the balcony and a printed rug
an eclectic galley kitchen with black walls, a checked floor, white cabinets with butcher block countertops and a colorful curtain
an elegant dark kitchen with traditional dark cabinets, a ladder to get things from upper cabinets and neutral stone countertops