To allow for a decent table and keep the original fireplace we had only a single end wall, measuring just 2.8m wide to play with. We went to the wire with every last milimetre to get everyting in, and had to choose smaller mouldings around the new entrance to get the cupboard doors open - it was incredibly close. This type of single- galley layout can actually prove very efficient, as it only requires very minimal travel between every element of the kitchen. Fortunately, the room has impressive 3m-high ceilings, so I managed to get the most out of it by taking a vertical approach.