Making a Galley Kitchen Live Larger
A full Willow Grove kitchen remodel & expansion that extended a short, narrow galley into a longer, more functional kitchen with more workspace, storage, and natural lighting—without building an addition.
Willow Grove, PA
The solution was more kitchen—not more house.
The Challenge
The original galley kitchen was short and narrow, making the space feel tight and enclosed. Rather than building an addition, JWD removed a wall to an adjacent room to extend the kitchen and create a longer, more open layout. The design also uses lighting and architectural details to draw the eye upward, therefore making the ceilings seem taller.
Expanding the Kitchen, Not the House
THE PROJECT
A Longer Galley=Better Flow
JWD removed a wall connecting the kitchen and an adjacent room and carried the galley farther through the home. The longer layout created substantially more usable counter space and cabinetry while giving the kitchen a clear sightline from one end to the other.
Built to Feel Lighter, Taller, & More Open
DESIGN & DETAILS
Two-Tone Design With Purpose
White upper cabinets keep the galley feeling bright and open, while deep green lower cabinets add contrast and character. A custom beverage station with newly gained space for additional cabinetry and an integrated wine refrigerator adds a luxury feature to the kitchen while keeping drinks and entertaining separate from the main work area.
From Tight and Narrow to Long and Open
THE FINISHED SPACE
Balancing the New Length With Visual Height
Extending the galley solved the need for more room, but JWD also considered how the longer layout would feel. The exposed wood beam, recessed lighting, and globe pendants were intentionally worked into the design to draw the eye upward, giving the ceiling a greater sense of height to balance the kitchen’s new length.
GOOD
REMODELING
isnt always about building more.
Sometimes, it’s knowing how to make
the space you already have work better.
Imagine What Your Kitchen Could Become!
Whether you’re planning a complete remodel or reimagining your existing layout, JWD Contractors creates kitchens designed around the way you live—with thoughtful planning, lasting craftsmanship, and attention to every detail.