Galley Kitchen Remodel

Galley Kitchen Dimensions

Gallery kitchen dimensions work out best when the kitchen is seven to twelve feet wide. If the galley kitchen dimensions are wider that that the galley kitchen design becomes very inefficient, and a U shaped or other kitchen design would work out better.

For the length part of the galley kitchen dimensions, it can be as long as you want or have space for, you will just need to divide it up into different work spaces.

Keep in mind when you are planning your galley kitchen dimensions that you want to have your work triangle in place and convenient to all of your different work areas. You might want to place your sink, refrigerator, and stove somewhere in the middle of your galley kitchen so that these three areas are convenient to all work areas you plan. However, if this does not work well with your galley kitchen dimensions you can place these items anywhere along the length of the galley kitchen as long as they are grouped together, preferably in an equilateral triangle.

One thing to take note of when planning your galley kitchen dimensions is that the aisle in the center of your galley kitchen should be at least 48 inches for one cook, and 60 inches for two cooks in order to keep the kitchen from being too cramped and crowded.

When planning your galley kitchen dimensions, you should know that if the kitchen is open at both ends (rather than just one end) the aisle should be wider to help prevent congestion from through traffic, meaning 60 inches would be better than 48 inches.

The optimal galley kitchen dimensions include counter tops that are 3 feet high, with an adequate toe kick. This has been shown to be the best counter top height for the majority of users, unless they are exceptionally tall or short. The best galley kitchen dimensions have these base cabinets at least 24 inches deep.

If you have a window, when you are using your galley kitchen dimensions to plan the layout you should place the sink underneath the window, as this is the best place for it. No cabinets should be over the sink.

Don't forget to measure out the vertical space when you are taking your galley kitchen dimensions, as you should make use of this space with upper cabinets for more storage options. This is especially important if you galley kitchen dimensions result in a small area overall for the kitchen. You need to make the most of the vertical space as well as the horizontal space.