4 TipsFor aWell-Functioning Galley Kitchen

Four tips for a wellfunctioning galley kitchen

ACCORDING TO HOUZZ

The ‘galley kitchen’ design is having a moment on Houzz.co.nz, according to the latest search term insights from the leading home renovation and design platform.

Agalley kitchen is definedbyits layout consisting of two parallel lines on either side, enablingeasy transition between cabinets, benchtops and appliances from a centralpassageway.

Ifyou’reconsideringa galleylayout orrefreshing the oneyou’ve inherited,VanessaWalker, Editor atHouzz.co.nz hasconsulted with designexperts in the Houzzcommunitytoshare their tips on planninga stylish,well-functioninggalley kitchen.

Thecooks’ triangle Good ergonomic design in thegalley kitchen requiresa layout that achieves function without crossing the‘cooks’ triangle’.The triangleconsists ofworking easeacross three points; the cooktop,sinkandfridge. Brett Patterson at design firm TheRenovation Broker shares, “the space needstowork smoothly, allowingfamily members to use the spacewithoutcompeting for such things asbench space and appliances”. It is best to workwitha home professional that understands this importantrule of thumb when planning outyourgalley kitchenrenovation.

Achievemultiplezones Although the“galley is afantastic layout solution for thosewitha narrowkitchen space,” saysRowena Dooley at design and renovation firm Kitchen Mania, homeowners

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can still effectively achievemultipleworking areas. Pros on Houzz have shared that if you’re working with space restraints, consider having appliances installed on one side, while the clean-up and prep areais on the opposite side. Thefeatured 3Drendering created within Houzz Pro softwareshows how this option allows more functionality witheasy access between dedicated zones and additional seating.

High-gloss materials and clean finishes Accordingtokitchen designers on Houzz, highgloss finishes are idealfor reflecting light and enhancinga sense of space in a galleykitchen. Additionally, incorporating handleless doors and drawers creates aclean-lined effect and helpsa galleykitchenfeel less cluttered. Where passageways are tight, optfor drawer systems pull-outtoavoidcabinetry taking up toomuch space when opened.

Addtailored illumination Well-placed lighting is importantfor any hardworkingcooking space. Designers on Houzz say toposition lighting where youneed itfor tasks andfocus illumination above work surfaces toavoid prepping orcooking in the shadows. Creating the impression of more spaceiskey in a galleykitchen andcan be achieved through different modes of lighting, soconsider adding different switches and dimmers that allow you toalter the levels andatmosphere.

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