Double Gallery
A double gallery kitchen, also called a parallel or galley kitchen, runs two cabinet rows facing each other across a central walkway. For narrow Indian flats where the kitchen is 7 to 12 feet long and width is tight, this is the most storage-dense layout you can build. You get two counters, two drawer banks, double the prep surface and a clean split between the wet zone and the hot zone. Every Zumax parallel kitchen begins with a free site survey, a 3D layout you sign off before fabrication, and a spec sheet that lists the Hettich or Hafele hardware, BWP-grade ply carcass and IS 710 marine compliance. Soft-close drawers, BIS-tested hinges and quartz or granite worktops are standard. Not upgrades.
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Variations on the same idea from the Modular Kitchen range — same workshop, same finish options, just different formats.
Island kitchens
Centre-island layouts that turn the kitchen into the heart of the home.
L-shape kitchens
Two-wall layouts that turn a corner into prep, cook, and pantry zones.
Peninsula kitchens
Open-plan builds with a single-side connected island — perfect for entertaining.
Single-wall kitchens
Linear builds for apartments and studios — efficient and easy to extend.
U-shape kitchens
Three-wall builds that wrap the cook around storage, prep, and clean-up.
Pair your modular kitchen with the rest of the home
From kitchens to wardrobes, every Zumax home piece is built in the same workshop — so finishes match across the home.
Luxury wardrobes that fit your wall
Sliding, hinged, and walk-in builds — interiors configured around the clothes you actually own.
Almirahs for every bedroom
Double-door and triple-door builds with soft-close hinges and triple-lock options.
Built where it should be — in a factory, by people we pay
BWP marine-grade ply carcass
IS:710 compliant, not commercial ply
Hettich / Hafele hardware
hinges, runners, lift-ups, corner units
Quartz, granite or post-formed laminate worktops with mitred edges
Anti-termite + anti-borer chemical treatment at the carcass stage
In-house install crew across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune
Single point of contact from survey to handover
no bouncing between vendors
Double Gallery — common questions
Short, specific answers from the Zumax workshop and install team.
What is a double gallery kitchen?
A double gallery kitchen is the Indian trade term for a parallel or galley layout: two cabinet rows running along opposite walls with a walkway between them. It packs the most storage per square foot of any layout, which is why it is the standard choice for 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats where the kitchen is long and narrow.
What is the minimum size for a parallel modular kitchen in India?
Minimum overall width is 8 feet, so you get two 600 mm cabinet runs plus an 1100 mm walkway. Length should be at least 7 feet for a workable wet-zone and hot-zone split. Below those numbers we recommend a single-wall layout instead, and we will say so on the site survey.
How are Zumax parallel modular kitchens quoted?
Pricing is project-specific and shared after the site survey, since it depends on run length, carcass grade, worktop material, hardware brand and appliance integration. Send the dimensions and we will revert with a written quote within one working day.
What is the difference between a parallel kitchen and a galley kitchen?
None. They describe the same layout. "Galley" is the older term borrowed from ship kitchens; "parallel" or "double gallery" is what Indian architects and modular brands use. The dimensions, work triangle and hardware spec are identical.
Is a parallel kitchen good for small flats?
Yes, especially for 2 BHK flats in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi NCR where kitchens are typically 8 by 10 feet. It fits more storage than an L-shape into the same footprint because both walls work. The trade-off is you lose the dining or breakfast nook that a peninsula would give you.
Which hardware brands does Zumax use on its kitchens?
Hettich and Hafele as standard for hinges, soft-close runners and lift-up overhead mechanisms. Both are BIS and BIFMA tested and carry a 5-year manufacturer warranty. Customers can upgrade to Blum on request at the design stage.
What worktop materials are available?
Quartz (engineered stone), granite, and premium-grade laminate. Quartz is the default recommendation for parallel kitchens because the longer runs are more forgiving of seams. Material samples go out at the 3D design stage.
How long does Zumax take to install a parallel kitchen?
Four to six weeks from design sign-off, depending on hardware lead time and whether civil work is needed. Site preparation runs in parallel with fabrication where possible. Installation itself is two to three days on site.
Do you deliver and install in cities outside Delhi NCR?
Yes. Our installation crews work across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Outstation projects add a transit window of seven to ten days and an installation travel cost that we quote upfront.
Where can two cooks work in a parallel kitchen without colliding?
Keep the central walkway at 1100 mm minimum. We put the wet zone (sink, prep, dishwasher) on one run and the hot zone (hob, oven, microwave) on the other, so each cook has a self-contained surface. Pull-out bins and tall pantry units go on the shorter end wall.
Furniture for businesses too
Zumax fits out businesses with the same workshop and install crew. See the range.
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