White Galley and U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Step into a sanctuary that dissolves the boundaries between indoors and out. With its vaulted ceilings, panoramic windows and beautifully crafted Tom Howley kitchen, this breathtaking extension has unequivocally become the soul of this historic Perthshire home. Clever storage solutions like the slim pantry and bi-fold drinks bar offer stylish storage and easy access to everyday items as well as your favourite beverages. The large kitchen island allows guests to relax and socialise while the host serves up delicious food. The vaulted ceiling provides a dramatic effect, while the large glass doors at either end of the space flood the room with natural light, making this kitchen the perfect place to relax at any time of day.

Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Beautiful John Ladbury kitchen in calming colours with quartz work surfaces and polished nickel knobs and pulls.
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

A modern U-shaped kitchen featuring handleless white cabinets with integrated natural wood detailing at the edges. The quartz countertops provide a durable and clean surface, while the backsplash seamlessly matches the countertop material. Large windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing its bright and airy atmosphere. The tiled floor in a subtle grey diamond pattern adds visual interest without overwhelming the minimalist design.

Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.

Contemporary galley kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Creating bright, open spaces is key to a successful home renovation! This open plan kitchen, with its skylight and sliding doors, is perfect for entertaining and everyday living. And what you can't see? Lots of insulation, new underfloor heating, structural steelwork to open up the existing house for better flow and family spaces, and extensive layout changes, all designed to create an updated layout for modern living. If you're considering a home extension or kitchen extension or creative renovation as seen here, get in touch! Let's make your dream home from your existing home a reality.

Classic
Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble splashback, integrated appliances, white worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Simon Taylor Furniture was commissioned to undertake the full refurbishment of an existing kitchen space in a Victorian railway cottage in a small village, near Aylesbury. The clients were seeking a light, bright traditional Shaker kitchen that would include plenty of storage and seating for two people. In addition to removing the old kitchen, they also laid a new floor using 60 x60cm floor tiles in Lakestone Ivory Matt by Minoli, prior to installing the new kitchen. All cabinetry was handmade at the Simon Taylor Furniture cabinet workshop in Bierton, near Aylesbury, and it was handpainted in Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. The Shaker design includes cot bead frames with Ovolo bead moulding on the inner edge of each door, with tongue and groove panelling in the peninsula recess and as end panels to add contrast. Above the tall cabinetry and overhead cupboards is the Simon Taylor Furniture classic cornice to the ceiling. All internal carcases and dovetail drawer boxes are made of oak, with open shelving in oak as an accent detail. The white window pelmets feature the same Ovolo design with LED lighting at the base, and were also handmade at the workshop. The worktops and upstands, featured throughout the kitchen, are made from 20mm thick quartz with a double pencil edge in Vicenza by CRL Stone. The working kitchen area was designed in an L-shape with a wet run beneath the main feature window and the cooking run against an internal wall. The wet run includes base cabinets for bins and utility items in addition to a 60cm integrated dishwasher by Siemens with deep drawers to one side. At the centre is a farmhouse sink by Villeroy & Boch with a dual lever mixer tap by Perrin & Rowe. The overhead cabinetry for the cooking run includes three storage cupboards and a housing for a 45cm built-in Microwave by Siemens. The base cabinetry beneath includes two sets of soft-opening cutlery and storage drawers on either side of a Britannia range cooker that the clients already owned. Above the glass splashback is a concealed canopy hood, also by Siemens. Intersecting the 16sq. metre space is a stylish curved peninsula with a tongue and grooved recess beneath the worktop that has space for two counter stools, a feature that was integral to the initial brief. At the curved end of the peninsula is a double-door crockery cabinet and on the wall above it are open shelves in oak, inset with LED downlights, next to a tall white radiator by Zehnder. To the left of the peninsula is an integrated French Door fridge freezer by Fisher & Paykel on either side of two tall shallow cabinets, which are installed into a former doorway to a utility room, which now has a new doorway next to it. The cabinetry door fronts feature a broken façade to add further detail to this Shaker kitchen. Directly opposite the fridge freezer, the corner space next to doors that lead to the formal dining room now has a tall pantry larder with oak internal shelving and spice racks inside the double doors. All cup handles and ball knobs are by Hafele.

Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, red splashback, brick splashback, black appliances, a breakfast bar, grey floors and brown worktops.

This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Other with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.

Step into this vibrant and inviting kitchen that combines modern design with playful elements. The centrepiece of this kitchen is the 20mm Marbled White Quartz worktops, which provide a clean and sophisticated surface for preparing meals. The light-coloured quartz complements the overall bright and airy ambience of the kitchen. The cabinetry, with doors constructed from plywood, introduces a natural and warm element to the space. The distinctive round cutouts serve as handles, adding a touch of uniqueness to the design. The cabinets are painted in a delightful palette of Inchyra Blue and Ground Pink, infusing the kitchen with a sense of fun and personality. A pink backsplash further enhances the playful colour scheme while providing a stylish and easy-to-clean surface. The kitchen's brightness is accentuated by the strategic use of rose gold elements. A rose gold tap and matching pendant lights introduce a touch of luxury and sophistication to the design. The island situated at the centre enhances functionality as it provides additional worktop space and an area for casual dining and entertaining. The integrated sink in the island blends seamlessly for a streamlined look. Do you find inspiration in this fun and unique kitchen design? Visit our project pages for more.

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Essex with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Design ideas for a modern galley kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, an island and beige worktops.

The kitchen, located in the lower ground floor, was updated with bespoke cabinetry fitted around the chimney breast with a range cooker within the existing fireplace.

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, white floors and white worktops.

Modernist open plan kitchen
This is an example of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, a submerged sink and white worktops.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Hobart with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and concrete flooring.

Pocket door. Modern oak kitchen in Dublin. Scandinavian feel with oak and white quartz worktops.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white worktops.