Make this narrow kitchen layout work for you with these space-saving ideas.
Brie Williams
The galley kitchen idea originated on ships, where the long, narrow layout was a necessity.
However, they’re also popular in small homes because of theirspace-saving design.
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Their limited square footage means that what they lack in space, they make up for in function.
In most galley kitchens, the solution is to take advantage of as muchvertical storage spaceas possible.
After that, it’s all about style.
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This is a smart way to create a more spacious galley kitchen layout.
Other farmhouse touches in this kitchen include the white shiplap walls and natural pine flooring.
Sky-highblue cabinetswith full-length glass panes protect and show off what’s inside.
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And if you’re drawing the eye to the ceiling, consider putting on a show.
This metallic ceiling adds even more warmth and light to the room.
Here, the same cabinet style, in natural wood anddeep green, makes a harmonious pair.
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Here, updated finishes in a natural pastel palette join forces for a soothing, modern kitchen.
This could be an option if you live in a single-story home or are designing a newly builtranch house.
Deep hanging shelves allow for plenty of upper storage without the sometimes oppressive feeling of upper cabinets.
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The touch of natural wood breaks up theblack-and-whitecolor scheme for a calming space.
When planning a refresh, considerchanging the style of cabinetsto add your personal look.
A mix of open shelving and upper cabinets provides practical storage and an opportunity to display favorite pieces.
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The narrow gallery shelf above is another way to work with this kitchen style.
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