What could be better than a single kitchen counter? It’s two of them, on both sides. Due to the amount of counter space available for culinary tasks, the parallel kitchen is becoming increasingly popular in modern households.
A parallel or galley kitchen is a traditional design that has a compact area with two walls and a walkway between them. It’s a simple plan to design because there’s no room for corner cabinets, so it’s loaded with base and wall cabinets on both sides for maximum storage.
This kitchen plan provides you two counters to work with and more space for mobility, regardless of the size of the kitchen. With a parallel kitchen design, you may prep and chop on one counter while cooking on the other, or even store your equipment on one counter and use the other for cooking!
This kitchen plan uses the least amount of space in contrast to other types of kitchens while maintaining functionality. Your parallel kitchen’s space optimization and simple floor layout leave you feeling liberated.
Pros
- A Parallel kitchen’s setup and layout are particularly designed to be useful and efficient. Everything a cook needs is on one side of the kitchen and easily accessible. There’s no need to scurry around the kitchen preparing dinner.
- They are ideal for smaller areas or for those who do not want a huge kitchen. They also provide a lot of adaptability and flexibility because they are usually longer than they are broad.
- In a parallel kitchen, there is plenty of work space thanks to two sides that each include a counter. The kitchen allows users to effortlessly shift from one work area to the next as needed.
Cons
- The disadvantages of galley kitchen layouts are that they might be cramped and poorly lighted due to their narrowness.
- This galley kitchen plan has a restricted amount of storage space.
- When there are more people working together, traffic in the kitchen may get congested.
