KBB l KNOW HOW


Double galley


Option 1: PERFECT UNITY


Neil Stafferton, design manager, British Standard by Plain English


“The double galley uses a peninsula and main run, anchored to the wall, making the most of the space available. This design naturally divides the open space, allowing for a softer dining area and informal storage. Sitting at the end of the run, the tall cupboards remain accessible to the rest of the room and the two wide drawers are great for storing pots and pans as well as crockery. If the tall larder isn’t enough, the drawers are great for keeping dried food, pulses, and tins. The fridge remains at the end of the run, so it opens up to the kitchen and is on hand for guests while you work away in the main cooking area. The peninsula is deep, to make up for the required worktop space. Its size and visual impact draws focus towards the middle of the room, avoiding too much of a divide and promoting connected harmony.” Kitchen designs from British Standard by Plain English start from £8000.


The brief


“ We are looking for a kitchen layout to make the most of our narrow room. The fl oor area measures 4 x 7m and we would like enough space for either a living or dining area. There should be lots of storage plus practical solutions to make the kitchen easy to use.”


The sink side of the peninsula offers functional space for cooking, while the opposite side is geared towards storage, including a book shelf which, once fi lled, will add character to the dining-living area.


right The deep second run of cabinetry creates the required worktop space.


far right The dining table is informal and designed as a social meeting point. Reduced- depth cupboards are placed to the side, with the douglas fi r worktop and loose shelving above suggesting a warmth and connecting the design to the kitchen. A fl at weave rug underneath helps link the different zones and pulls the mix of materials together.


64 KITCHENS BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS l APRIL 20


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