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Hill Swift Architect, pllcHill Swift Architect, pllc
Medium sized classic galley kitchen/diner in Houston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios
Design ideas for a large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, an island, brown floors, medium wood cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Madison's View
Madison's View
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Photos by Whitney Kamman
This is an example of a large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with light wood cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, quartz worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Marisa Bistany Perkins Ct Home for New England Home Magazine
Marisa Bistany Perkins Ct Home for New England Home Magazine
Laura Moss PhotographyLaura Moss Photography
Marisa Bistany Perkins Ct Home for New England Home Magazine Photography by Laura Moss Photography
Photo of a country galley kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Private Residence - Cotswolds
Private Residence - Cotswolds
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
Moreton Limestone in a tumbled finish from Artisans of Devizes.
Inspiration for a rural galley kitchen/diner in Wiltshire with limestone flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island.
Fryman Canyon New Build.w
Fryman Canyon New Build.w
bryan wark designs, Inc.bryan wark designs, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
M House
M House
JAMIE FALLAJAMIE FALLA
Richard Brine
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Channel Islands with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Elegant English Country Home
Elegant English Country Home
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
Architect: DeNovo Architects, Interior Design: Sandi Guilfoil of HomeStyle Interiors, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography
This is an example of a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Skyring ArchitectsSkyring Architects
Large open plan kitchen and view up hallway towards the entry. www.laramasselos.com
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.
Ecologia Montreal
Ecologia Montreal
Alexandre ParentAlexandre Parent
Ecologiamontreal.com Nom officiel du projet : Ecologia Montréal Localisation : Montréal Nom du client : Sabine Karsenti Architectes/designers : Gervais Fortin Collaborateurs : Fondation Ecologia Architectes paysagistes : Nature Eden Superficie du projet : 2700 pieds carrés Date de finalisation du projet : septembre 2012 Photographe : Alexandre Parent
Yellow Hammer Ski House
Yellow Hammer Ski House
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Inspiration for a rustic grey and brown galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Chelsea Loft, New York, NY
Chelsea Loft, New York, NY
TOLA architectureTOLA architecture
Photo Credit: Amy Barkow | Barkow Photo, Lighting Design: LOOP Lighting, Interior Design: Blankenship Design, General Contractor: Constructomics LLC
Rinderloft
Rinderloft
BESPOKE Interior Design & ProductionBESPOKE Interior Design & Production
BESPOKE
Photo of a large scandi galley enclosed kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, integrated appliances, an integrated sink, composite countertops, white splashback, wood splashback and brown floors.
Shoreditch Penthouse
Shoreditch Penthouse
HouseUPHouseUP
Large kitchen/living room open space Shaker style kitchen with concrete worktop made onsite Crafted tape, bookshelves and radiator with copper pipes
名取市A様邸
名取市A様邸
建築工房sora建築工房sora
Inspiration for a world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Lum
Lum
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph and Arrowood Photography
Photo of an industrial galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops and grey splashback.
Forest Ave
Forest Ave
20|20 Builders20|20 Builders
Photo of a classic galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Gatti House 3
Gatti House 3
Barlow & Barlow DesignBarlow & Barlow Design
Inspiration for a small industrial galley kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances and a breakfast bar.
Brooklyn Townhouse
Brooklyn Townhouse
Think ConstructionThink Construction
This is an example of a rustic galley kitchen/diner in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, an island, an integrated sink, wood worktops, white splashback, red floors and brown worktops.
Alpha Tiny House
Alpha Tiny House
New Frontier Tiny HomesNew Frontier Tiny Homes
StudioBell
Inspiration for an industrial galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.

Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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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