Galley kitchens are typically designed for small spaces. They feature a long, narrow space lined by cabinets, counters and other kitchen features on one or both sides of the central walkway. Due to the size and simple design of galley kitchens, they typically cost less to build than other types of kitchen layouts. Furthermore, their design enables efficiency and ease of movement in the kitchen. It’s no wonder more and more homeowners are including this in their next kitchen renovation project.

There are a few things that you should consider to determine if this type of layout really suits your home. Typically, galley kitchens work great in apartments. But what about other homes? In this post, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Reno discusses some benefits and drawbacks of galley kitchens.

Advantages

Below are some of the advantages of a galley kitchen:

• Galley kitchens have a very practical design, thanks to their effective use of the kitchen triangle. The kitchen triangle is a design concept that positions major services such as sink, stove and oven, and fridge so you can easily move between these three points. 
• In a galley kitchen, water, gas and electrical services can all be found in one specific area. This makes it practically effortless to reach for items or move between the sink, refrigerator or stove or oven.
• A galley kitchen can allow for extra floor space for the other rooms in your home. So if you are looking to expand an adjacent room or living space, you can definitely benefit from turning your kitchen into a galley kitchen.
• A galley kitchen can help you save on remodeling expenses. Countertops are often the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel. But since you don’t need large countertops in this type of kitchen, you can save money.
• Galley kitchens have smaller floor space, so you need less flooring material for the remodel. You can add this to your savings too.

Disadvantages

Make sure to look into the drawbacks of a galley kitchen too:

• If you plan on selling your home after a few years, a galley kitchen might not boost your home’s resale value. Many homebuyers are still attracted to large kitchen spaces where they can entertain guests and relax with family.
• If there is more than one cook in your home and you tend to use the kitchen together, a galley kitchen might be too tight. Moving around in the kitchen can be difficult even with a kitchen triangle design.
• Keep in mind that galley kitchens have limited space. So if your current appliances are on the bigger side, you might not be able to fit them in a galley kitchen.

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