Gallery Kitchen Layout

The gallery kitchen layout is the ultimate space-saver: two parallel walls of cabinets and appliances with a walkway in between. Perfect for narrow spaces and super-high efficiency.

Kitchen Layout

Kitchen Layout

U-Shaped Kitchen Layout

G-Shaped Kitchen Layout

L-Shaped Kitchen Layout

Gallery Kitchen Layout

Single-Wall Kitchen Layout

Island Kitchen Layout

Gallery kitchen layout are ideal for:

  • Narrow or long rooms
  • Small apartments & condos
  • Efficiency-minded cooks who want everything in arm’s reach
  • Rental renovations (minimal footprint change)

Gallery kitchen layout design tips(2025 Edition)

  • Minimum walkway: 42–48 inches (one cook), 48–60 inches (two cooks)
  • Go full-height cabinets on one or both walls for max storage
  • Pocket doors or open end to keep it from feeling like a tunnel
  • Mirror or glass backsplash on one wall to visually double the width
  • Use 24-inch deep uppers on one side only if space is ultra-tight

OPTIMAL APPLIANCE PLACEMENT

  • Fridge → one end (entry point)
  • Sink + dishwasher → middle of one wall
  • Cooktop/range → opposite wall, directly across from sink
  • Wall ovens → stacked tower at the end if possible

PROS OF A GALLERY SHAPED KITCHEN

  • Most efficient layout known to man (zero wasted steps) 
  • Budget-friendly (only two short runs of cabinets) 
  • Works in the narrowest spaces 
  • Great for serious cooking

CONS & HOW TO FIX THEM

  • Can feel cramped → light colors + great lighting 
  • Only one cook at a time → make walkway 48–60 in 
  • Looks like a hallway → open one or both ends to living area

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What’s the minimum width for a galley kitchen?

42 inches walkway + two 24-inch deep counters = 7 ft total width minimum (very tight). Comfortable: 8–9 ft total.

Is galley kitchen outdated in 2025?

No, it’s the #1 layout for micro-apartments and luxury high-rises with long, narrow footprints.

Can I have an island in a galley?

Only if you sacrifice one wall and turn it into a single-wall + island combo.