Small homes and studios
Kitchen Galley Layout for Small homes and studios
Use the opposing runs for distinct tasks and protect the route through the kitchen when drawers or appliances are open.
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Plan in this order
- Assign one run to preparation and the other to cooking or washing.
- Keep the most used tools and ingredients close to their task zone.
- Mark open appliance fronts and drawer pull-outs on the plan.
Worked example
A galley kitchen’s oven door and opposite drawer fronts meet when both are open.
Mark the selected appliance fronts and drawer extensions on the plan; relocate the drawer bank or choose a shallower pull-out.
How to test it
Walk through cooking and unloading groceries without blocking the exit.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Group cooking and cleanup together and reserve a clear landing surface beside the refrigerator.
- Detail
- Use compact, full-extension drawers and continuous under-cabinet task light.
- Trade-off
- Open shelves make a small kitchen feel lighter but expose visual clutter.
- Measure appliance doors when open
- Check counter landing space and task light
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