One of the most challenging kitchens to design is an elongated kitchen often referred to as a galley style. But never fear with these clever, space-stretching ideas for small and narrow spaces. The trick is to make all that space count by creating an illusion of larger square footage.
Embrace the Workflow
Work triangles are simple in galley kitchens. Locate the cooking area with your sink, stove and fridge within easy reach along a traffic corridor. In fact this linear configuration eliminates unnecessary movement, providing improvements in efficiency and functionality that are unrivalled – especially when compared to poorly planned larger kitchens. For Kitchens Swindon, visit www.mptiles.co.uk/kitchens/
Light and Bright Solutions
Light colours reflect space and give the impression of openness. Select airy white or light neutral wall colours, soft-coloured cabinets and under-cabinet lighting to eradicate shadows. If you can, include a window or skylight for some natural light.
Strategic Storage
Beautiful and practical, floor to ceiling cabinets direct the eye upwards making you think in vertical terms. Add pull-out drawers to lower cabinets for easier access in the back corners. Hang knives on magnetic strips, use hooks for utensils and add a pot rack to the wall or ceiling.
Create Visual Width
Horizontal elements widen narrow spaces. Horizontal tile patterns, open shelves on a single wall or one material for the whole countertop that does not break visual lines.
Smart Appliance Choices
Select sleek appliances made to fit today’s tight spaces. Counter-depth refrigerators, narrow dishwashers and compact ranges ensure function without overpowering the space.
The Galley Advantage
Great galleys have everything at your fingertips. Love the layout – galley-style kitchens are appreciated by more than a few chefs for their practical, step-saving design and limited range of motion.
