Fort Lauderdale, FL

Galley Kitchen Remodel
Fort Lauderdale

Highly efficient two-wall kitchen designs for South Florida homes. Keep the galley layout and maximize it — or open one wall for a completely new kitchen flow.

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Quick Answer

A galley kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale costs $20,000–$45,000 for a full remodel. The two-wall layout is highly efficient — professional kitchens often use galley designs for maximum productivity.

✓ Two-wall layout optimization

✓ Optional wall removal

✓ Ceiling-height storage

✓ Free design consultation

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Why Galley Kitchens Are More Efficient Than You Think

Galley kitchens — two parallel rows of cabinets with a walkway between — are the most efficient kitchen layout for cooking. The classic work triangle (sink, stove, refrigerator) is at its most compact in a galley. That's why professional restaurant kitchens almost always use this layout.

Many Fort Lauderdale condo and townhome kitchens are galley-style. Rather than fighting the layout, Vision Kitchen designs around its strengths: maximum counter space, efficient workflow, and ceiling-to-floor storage on both walls.

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Keep the Galley or Open It Up?

Keep the Galley Layout

Best if your priority is cooking efficiency, maximum storage, or if the wall is load-bearing. A well-designed galley can feel spacious with ceiling-height cabinets, light colors, and good lighting.

✓ Maximum storage on both walls
✓ Efficient cooking workflow
✓ Lower cost (no structural work)
✓ Works for load-bearing walls

Open One Wall

Best if you entertain often or want connection to the living space. Removing a non-load-bearing galley wall creates an open kitchen with island potential. Adds $8,000–$15,000 to the project.

✓ Open feel, better sightlines
✓ Island or peninsula option
✓ Connects kitchen to living area
✓ Increases home resale value

Investment

Galley Kitchen Remodel Cost in Fort Lauderdale

Cosmetic Refresh

$9K–$18K

Cabinet doors + countertops

✓ Cabinet door replacement
✓ New countertops
✓ Backsplash + fixtures

Serving All of Broward County

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FAQ

Galley Kitchen Questions

How much does a galley kitchen remodel cost? +

A galley kitchen remodel in Fort Lauderdale costs $20,000–$35,000 for new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and lighting. A cosmetic refresh is $9,000–$18,000. Opening one wall adds $8,000–$15,000 for structural work and permits.

Can a galley kitchen be opened up? +

Yes, if the wall is not load-bearing. Vision Kitchen evaluates every galley kitchen to determine feasibility. If structural, we can add a beam. Wall removal with a full remodel runs $35,000–$45,000+.

What is the ideal galley kitchen width? +

7–10 feet between facing cabinet runs. Narrower than 7 feet can feel cramped; wider reduces efficiency. Most Fort Lauderdale galley kitchens are 7–9 feet wide.

How do I maximize storage in a galley kitchen? +

Ceiling-height upper cabinets on both walls, deep drawer banks on the lower run, pull-out pantry columns, and a tall end pantry cabinet. The two-wall layout gives more linear feet of cabinet than most other kitchen layouts.

Should I keep or remove the galley layout? +

Keep it if you cook frequently and value efficiency. Open it up if you entertain and want connection to the living space. Vision Kitchen will show you both options in your free design consultation.

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