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Friday, August 12th, 2016
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Galley kitchens are kitchens that have two parallel units that run to form a central corridor where you can cook and move about. The galley layout is a great design for any kitchen style. A lot of professional chefs also prefer this kind of kitchen because it fosters safety and efficiency especially when prepping food and eventually cooking.
Galley kitchens are comparable to the compact galley on most ships. This is why they are named after this ingenious design. Galley kitchens optimize space as they come with an abundant work area as well as storage. This is why they are ideal for smaller kitchens.
If you are thinking of a galley layout for your first kitchen, then here are some simple guidelines that could inspire you –
Measure, Measure, Measure
Galley kitchens do work well in smaller spaces but they can also be great in medium-sized ones. Just make sure that the opposing runs are not too far apart as this would contribute to the inefficiency of your kitchen.
Know also that the galley layout may work on a professional level but it is still an enclosed space minus the usual adjacent dining area. This may not be the most sociable option if you are planning to – not just cook but also – dine with your guests. If you love both galley kitchen and a sociable dining environment, then you might as well have the former installed in an open space layout. This way, the enclosure sits in the middle as the rest of the area is allocated for dining and entertaining.
Pick Your Galley Look
There are two layout choices for the galley kitchen. The first is symmetrical where the length and look of the runs mirror each other. It can also be asymmetrical where you are given the freedom to design according to your preference. You could have the tall cabinets installed one just one side of the room while the wall and base units are located right across them. You can also mix tall with wall units right along one side if you want the open-space concept.
If you have to put tall cabinets on one side of the wall, then it would be good to have no less than 12 feet of wall length. This is so the cooktop and sink can be placed away from each other. The safest distance between these two is at least one foot. This may not leave ample work space so if you still have some space available, then have the sink and the cooktop positioned three feet apart. A 12-foot run allows for maximum sink capacity with drawers or cabinets right beneath the range. Also, this setup allows the fridge, pantry storage and oven housing to be installed on the opposite run.
Use the Galley Corridor
Whether you will be able to set this up or not depends entirely on the layout of your home. A galley kitchen may not always be closed at one end. One end could lead to another room or even the garden. This kind of setup could invite chaos and foot traffic, though, so be careful in setting it up.
Keep in mind the number of people in your household including small kids and your pets. A relatively small family with no young kids could make use of this setup.
Enhance the layout’s safety by having the cooktop and sink right on the same run. This may be less efficient but it works well when the corridor is quite narrow.
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The Closed-Off Kitchen Wall
A galley kitchen that is closed-off on one end is a safe layout. This means that there is only one entrance so the chef is aware of who is coming and going. It would be preferable that the closed end would have a window so that more natural light is allowed in. Putting a stool at the far end will also allow you to sit there while you plan your grocery list or while you speak with someone over the phone.
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Thursday, March 24th, 2016
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Are you a recent graduate who wants to move into your own apartment soon? Or are you a newlywed settling in your first home? Whatever your current situation, you will need some recipes and the right kind of kitchen equipment to start this new phase in your life.
Take a long look at your parents’ kitchen and see if you can do some window shopping in houseware shops. This should help you make a list of essentials that are needed for prepping, baking, or cooking the most flavorful dishes.
You might be tempted to buy new products straight away but you don’t have to break the bank just to obtain quality in your kitchen stuff. You can search for different pieces that offer durability, value and beauty.
Cooking and Baking Tools
You can splurge on your set of knives. Yeah, go ahead, it’s okay. It is essential to have a sharp chef’s knife inside your kitchen. This is one of the major tools that you need to always have. Stainless steel, high-carbon knives won’t stain or rust so they are your best option.
The knife that you buy should feel comfortable in your hand as you slice and dice. Invest also in paring knives, and a serrated knife. The types whose metal blades extend to the back of the handles offer the perfect balance.
Other cooking tools include the cutting board (plastic, glass or wood should work); vegetable peeler (the stainless steel type); can opener (the non-slip type); a salad spinner; cheese grater preferably with soft rubber handles; grater; steamer; etc.
Must-have appliances include a steamer, oven, toaster oven or a microwave oven.
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Kitchen furniture
Update your dining/kitchen furniture by investing in McCreery’s Home Furnishings. There is a wide array of chairs, dining tables, bar stools, dining benches, buffets, and kitchen islands to choose from. Gather your family around the table for a scrumptious dinner with your new kitchen furniture. Entertain your guests in style with your new dining room set.
The dining room is no less than the place where you enjoy your meals with friends and family. In order to create the perfect space, it is crucial to invest in the right kind of furniture. Our shops have individual pieces as well as coordinating choices for both casual and formal dining functions.
Dining tables range from rectangular, oval and round styles. Dining chairs can be traditional wood with fabric, leather, or wicker. There are also dining room collections to choose from.
How about the benches? These work in either formal or informal dining. These are often used as extra seating to a dining table. Benches can match the dining chairs or they can be oddly different yet still look cohesive.
Buffets can store extra stemware, dinnerware, and table linens. The sideboards can also be used to display vases, lamps, and other decorative accessories.
Apart from the dining tables, chairs and benches, you can also invest in a kitchen island. These are great for prepping meals. It can also serve as extra countertop for your kitchen. Kitchen carts can also provide extra counter space inside the kitchen. These are smaller than the kitchen island yet they can still provide ample space for storage.
Bar stools are often used for casual seating for guests or family members. There are short and tall stools that you can pair with the kitchen islands.
All kitchen furniture shouldn’t be merely stylish but also durable. Being the foodie that you are, and having invested in these kitchen essentials, all you need now is that first casserole dish to prove that you’re ready to please palates.
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