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Expansive Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Mr & Mrs Davis
Mr & Mrs Davis
Diane Berry KitchensDiane Berry Kitchens
This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.
Natalie & Chris - Warnham, Horsham
Natalie & Chris - Warnham, Horsham
The Kitchen StoreThe Kitchen Store
A SLEEK & STYLISH DARK GREY KITCHEN WITH CONTEMPORARY DESIGN ELEMENTS, MADE FOR FAMILY LIVING. Our clients were transforming their home into a sociable space for their family of five, so they wanted their kitchen to fit seamlessly into this plan. They socialise often so it was important to create a large open plan kitchen, and a showstopping island was a must! To create this contemporary kitchen we used the Soft Lack design from our German Nolte range, in the colour Graphite. We chose two worksurfaces; Classic Quartz in Alaska Bianca and Caesarstone in Flannel Grey. The concrete effect wrap around worksurface on the island end creates a focal point from the garden and allows for some additional storage. The sleek black top-trim handles and Oak detailing add a real sense of luxury to this design. Storage solutions such as the pantry-style larder and drawer units make the kitchen user-friendly for daily family life.
Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Appliances- KitchenAid, black stainless Countertops- Cambria Quartz Summerhill Kitchen Island color- Benjamin Moore 1631 Midnight Oil Island Lighting- Elkay Marshall Evan Photography
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
2017 BONDI CLASSIC - FS
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Photo of an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, composite countertops, black appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Contemporary kitchen in South Tampa
Contemporary kitchen in South Tampa
Meliza Veloz DesignsMeliza Veloz Designs
Luxurious and modern kitchen. The standout feature is the large kitchen island with a striking marble countertop that appears to have dramatic veining patterns. The island has a sleek dark wood base with gold hardware accents. The kitchen features a mix of light and dark cabinetry, with the light cabinets near the windows allowing natural light to brighten the space. The backsplash behind the dark cabinets has a decorative tiled pattern adding visual interest. The ceiling has a unique wood beam design, and the lighting fixture above the island is a stylish grouping of white orb pendants. Large windows allow ample natural light to enter the space, and there are various decorative elements like vases with greenery and a breadbasket on the island countertop. Overall, the kitchen exudes a modern yet warm ambiance, with thoughtful design elements and high-end finishes creating a luxurious and inviting cooking and entertaining space.
Custom 72" Stainless Steel Undermount Workstation Sink in Mountain Home
Custom 72" Stainless Steel Undermount Workstation Sink in Mountain Home
Rachiele Custom SinksRachiele Custom Sinks
Dual workstation ledges make it possible to conveniently use and store multiple accessories. Handcrafted of 316L Surgical Grade Domestic Stainless Steel in Florida.
Before and After Kitchen Renovation
Before and After Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen ShackKitchen Shack
Photo of an expansive contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, black appliances, an island, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Architectural Photography - Port Douglas
Architectural Photography - Port Douglas
COCO + PALM PRODUCTIONSCOCO + PALM PRODUCTIONS
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley kitchen in Cairns with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Kenthurst - Kitchen
Kenthurst - Kitchen
Patterson Built Pty LtdPatterson Built Pty Ltd
Design ideas for an expansive modern grey and white galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, an island, beige floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling, granite worktops, grey splashback, granite splashback and vinyl flooring.
Lorna Lane
Lorna Lane
ae designae design
Grey leather and walnut barstools compliment the second island nicely.
Expansive galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
A few celebrities among our millions of happy clients
A few celebrities among our millions of happy clients
allmilmö DIRECTallmilmö DIRECT
Elephant Skin (structured laminate)
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley kitchen/diner in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
Simply Stunning!
Simply Stunning!
UserUser
Zesta Kitchens
Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Sandalwood transitional
Sandalwood transitional
Jamestown Estate HomesJamestown Estate Homes
Starlight Images Inc
Expansive traditional galley kitchen/diner in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Ocean View Cape Cod Dining Room
Ocean View Cape Cod Dining Room
Lane Design + BuildLane Design + Build
Expansive nautical galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, medium hardwood flooring, multiple islands, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Custom Hood and White Herringbone Backsplash
Custom Hood and White Herringbone Backsplash
Kitchen IntuitionsKitchen Intuitions
This kitchen has everything you'd need for cooking a large family meal - double wall ovens, a KitchenAid range with a custom made hood and plenty of counter space! Photos by Chris Veith.
2109 Skyview Ridge
2109 Skyview Ridge
Five Star InteriorsFive Star Interiors
Cabinets: Dove Gray- Slab Door Box shelves Shelves: Seagull Gray Countertop: Perimeter/Dropped 4” mitered edge- Pacific shore Quartz Calacatta Milos Countertop: Islands-4” mitered edge- Caesarstone Symphony Gray 5133 Backsplash: Run the countertop- Caesarstone Statuario Maximus 5031 Photographer: Steve Chenn
Kitchen
Kitchen
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Expansive traditional galley kitchen/diner in Charlotte with a belfast sink, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, beaded cabinets and white cabinets.
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, medium wood cabinets, integrated appliances and white worktops.
Park City Parade of Homes 2017
Park City Parade of Homes 2017
Foremost InteriorsForemost Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and grey floors.
Gemütliche Wohnküche mit cleveren Stauraumlösungen und einer Sitznische
Gemütliche Wohnküche mit cleveren Stauraumlösungen und einer Sitznische
KitchenAdvisorKitchenAdvisor
Wohnküche mit Insel in hellem Design
Expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamburg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, multiple islands and brown floors.

Expansive Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Expansive kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Expansive kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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