COST 2 COST  Galley kitchen designs are also ideal for residences with limited space. This kitchen design features a central walkway between two rows of cabinets. The work triangle is clearly apparent in this kitchen layout. In addition, a breakfast bar can also be easily accommodated on one row of cabinets. A galley kitchen, is efficient in terms of food preparation, however, in some instances may have to double as a thoroughfare, which can make the kitchen inefficient if other bodies have to pass by while cooking.