| Two parallel lines define a galley kitchen, with vertical cabinetry maximising storage capacity. Chefs love galley kitchens, says The Kitchen Broker senior designer Brian Patterson, because “everything... |
| In a domestic setting the same concept applies “but careful design is imperative because there are more people to consider, different functions that need to be accommodated, plus different traffic-flow... |
| In this rendered example, Patterson has designed a galley kitchen with ergonomics in mind. “A galley kitchen works best when the ‘Patterson Second Triangle’ comes into play,” he says. “The secret is to... |
| This is the opposite side of the rendered kitchen. “In some cases, we need to accommodate a breakfast bar, and different storage solutions need to be put in the mix,” Patterson says. “The number one rule... |
| This is the rendered kitchen’s design on paper. The triangles are illustrated here for clarity. “As galley kitchens usually have an entrance both ends (some don’t), it is imperative that the traffic flow... |
| This galley kitchen is at home in a Victorian-style Melbourne home. Although this design manages to incorporate plenty of bench space, a hidden pull-out chopping board above the dishwasher makes it easy... |
| A similar approach has been used in this sleek Melbourne kitchen. The simple colour palette makes the space feel light and open, an effect further enhanced with the help of a mirrored rangehood and no... |
| This layout makes all points of the work triangle equally accessible – the fridge, stove and sink. TIP: Glass-fronted wall cabinets can make a galley kitchen feel less claustrophobic, especially with... |
| Pull-out storage is a wise move in a galley kitchen – the less you have to reach into the depths of cabinets to access cooking tools and supplies, the more you’ll like working in your kitchen. TIP: Mix... |
| Shaker-style cabinets in ‘Mushroom’ add character to this homey galley. French doors at one end bring in maximum light, while industrial-style pendants, Cararra marble benchtops and a subway-tile splashback... |
| If natural timber cabinetry appeals for your next kitchen, just make sure you have enough natural light coming in to prevent the space feeling dark and too enclosed. When you have a water view as lovely... |
| The kitchen overlooks the pool and bay at Cottage Point in Sydney. “The house wraps around the verandah and pool like the tendrils of land wrapping around the bay,” says architect Richard Cole. |
