In the arena of yacht design, the galley has gained an
increasingly important role, warranting constant innovation as architects,
clients and builders strive to provide the right balance of form, function…and
family. The talented visionaries responsible for creating today’s finest yachts
are designing for a whole new crowd with a whole new purpose.
 Photograph by Martin Fine. (Click image to enlarge)
"It’s a natural place for people to congregate in their homes,"
says Delta Marine’s designer Mark Obernberger, "so it’s likely clients would
expect this on their yachts."
Some designers and builders use the term "country kitchen" to
describe the galley arrangement that includes a space for dining and/or
socializing. However, that term does not quite fit the array of sophisticated
designs currently afloat and on yacht designers’ drawing boards—especially since
the tastes and » palettes currently in use are not limited
strictly to the "country" aesthetic.
Both Delta’s Triton (top) and Trinity’s Nova Spirit (bottom), aim to accommodate larger parties in the galley. Top photograph by Martin Fine. Bottom photograph by Trinity Yachts LLC. (Click images to enlarge)
Recent designs from Delta include the ShowBoats International award–winning motor yacht Triton, which features a
full-beam space with galley and dining areas separated by a passageway. The two
distinct areas can be joined or closed off from one another via sliding pocket
doors. When open, the well-camouflaged doors are barely noticeable, and by using
the same details and finish throughout, the room is wholly integrated.
"By opening the space up, without a wall separating or
compartmentalizing the rooms, it makes the entire yacht feel larger," says
Obernberger. This arrangement was designed at the behest of the owners, who also
enjoy a formal dining salon aft on the vessel but saw a need for a casual place
where guests could start their days with a quick bite and feel comfortable
taking light meals throughout the day.
Designer Patrick Knowles has identified three distinct demands
owners place on galleys when designing from the ground up.
"Some clients are not interested in having any part of the
owner’s party involved in the galley," he says. "Others are not opposed to the
idea and see the benefit of having family and guests access the space for
snacking and meals. And a third group is adamant about turning the space into a
fully integrated guest area for gathering, similar to a breakfast
nook–cum–family room."
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