A galley kitchen is typically a long, narrow space with cabinets, counters and other kitchen components located on one or both sides of a central walkway. Since this type of kitchen tends to be small, it can be less expensive to build or remodel than other kitchen layouts. It is great for homes that have limited space or those that are long instead of wide.
To help you know if a galley kitchen suits your home, kitchen renovation expert DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler shares some pros and cons below.
Pros
If you are considering a galley kitchen for your home, these are just some of the benefits that you could expect:
- Galley kitchens can conserve space for other rooms in your home. This type of kitchen does not use up a lot of space, so you can use the extra floor area to expand an adjacent room.
- Galley kitchens make excellent use of the kitchen triangle — a design concept that places key services (sink, stove/oven and fridge) in specific areas, thus allowing you to move easily between these three points. This means better workflow for you.
- Countertops are usually the most expensive element of a kitchen remodel. With a galley kitchen, you can significantly minimize the cost of countertops since you only have a small space to fill.
- Another kitchen remodeling expense you can save on is the flooring. Galley kitchens take up less floor space, so you’ll need to purchase less kitchen flooring too.
Cons
Before making a decision, look into the disadvantages and weigh them against the pros.
- If two or more persons often cook in your kitchen at the same time, a galley kitchen will be a tight space to move around in.
- You can only select appliances in standard sizes. Otherwise, your galley kitchen might be too cramped and cluttered.
- Galley kitchens don’t usually yield a higher resale value for the home. If you plan on selling your residence, this might not be the best kitchen layout to boost your home’s resale value.
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler uses a distinctive, full-service approach to home remodel projects. We make sure to consider the specific needs of our clients so that we can deliver results that truly satisfy their requirements. Call us at (903) 255-7111 or fill out our contact form to start a conversation.
