Thereโs a lot of talk these days about knocking down walls and creating an open plan kitchen, but galley kitchens are actually pretty great, especially if there is only one cook in the house. ย A galley kitchen doesnโt have to be restrictive; you can take your space to the max and make it work for you. โThis homeowner in Highland Park was all about keeping her galley kitchen because of the storage it could provide and did not want to open up the walls,โ said Normandy Designer Liz Reifschneider.
โWith only two walls to work with, we made the most out of the available space and went vertical with storage,โ added Liz. ย โShe may need a step stool to reach the very top, but sheโll be able to keep all of her kitchen gadgets and equipment within armโs reach.โ
Since most of the cabinetry and fixtures were original to the house and not updated since the 1950โs, it was in need of an upgrade as well. We chose beautiful on-trend grey washed cabinetry and added some glass fronts to make the space feel light and airy.
If your kitchen fixtures are still original to your house, perhaps itโs time for an update? If you are planning a remodel or design change to your kitchen, you can set up a time with Liz to talk about the possibilities. You can also learn more about additions, kitchens or other remodeling projects at an upcoming workshop. Check out theย photo galleryย or follow Normandy Remodeling onย Facebookย andย Instagramย for even more home tips and inspiration.