The Perfect Galley

The older homes and condos in Maine that we renovate may not have the existing structure to accommodate a large or usable island. However, the option that follows may be a better fit.  

If you are a household that usually has a hectic kitchen during the holidays, a galley kitchen may be a better option. It is made for high efficiency and for heavy thru traffic. It has amazing counter space for the hot pans and finished casseroles coming out of the oven, with still plenty of room to cook.

There’s a reason why restaurant kitchens have a galley like layout. They have a long workspace right behind the cooking space for maximum efficiency and convenience. The galley kitchen is for a serious cook who needs to move quickly and manages multiple elements of their cooking process.

If this sounds familiar, an island may be an obstruction. You may find yourself racing around the island to find what you need and racing back.

We’re in love with this Cape Elizabeth galley kitchen. The warm tones of the floor and the brick are perfectly complimented by the warm white shaker cabinets. The two sides are spread out for maximum usable space, and even without an island, storage isn’t compromised. It’s a kitchen for a cook while also being a kitchen for a household with frequent visitors. `

So when you think about renovating your kitchen, stop and really think about how you want to use it when the holidays come around. Are you a crazy cook in the kitchen? Do you feel like you’re taking laps around your island when the kitchen gets a little busy? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, ask us if a galley kitchen would be the right choice for your space. You won’t regret it.