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Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Ocean love
Ocean love
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal galley kitchen/diner in New York with blue cabinets, light hardwood flooring, an island, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist
Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
The Interior EdgeThe Interior Edge
Inspiration for a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in Bridgeport with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, granite worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island and black worktops.
W House
W House
Richlyn Custom HomesRichlyn Custom Homes
Designers: Kim and Chris Woodroffe e-mail:cwoodrof@gmail.com Photographer: Merle Prosofsky Photography Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Contemporary Kitchen Cabinetry
Contemporary Kitchen Cabinetry
Modiani KitchensModiani Kitchens
Contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Four Seasons Residence -- San Francisco
Four Seasons Residence -- San Francisco
Jeff Schlarb Design StudioJeff Schlarb Design Studio
Peter Medilek
This is an example of a contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.
Квартира 60 м кв
Квартира 60 м кв
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
Photo of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and blue cabinets.
The Montauk
The Montauk
Webb & Brown-NeavesWebb & Brown-Neaves
Photo of a traditional galley open plan kitchen in Perth with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Santa Barbara Hope Ranch
Santa Barbara Hope Ranch
Andrulaitis + MixonAndrulaitis + Mixon
The large kitchen island provides not only ample space for preparing meals but is also a great gathering spot for friends and family. Photographer: Jim Bartsch
Tequesta Riverfront
Tequesta Riverfront
PB BuiltPB Built
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley enclosed kitchen in Miami with metro tiled splashback, wood worktops, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
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.
Frigo Residence
Frigo Residence
Gray & Walter, Ltd.Gray & Walter, Ltd.
James Yochum Photography
This is an example of a large bohemian galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with metal splashback, metallic splashback, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, marble worktops, ceramic flooring and an island.
Loft Studio8
Loft Studio8
ART-LABS InteriorsART-LABS Interiors
Большая часть мебели и предметов интерьера изготовлена по авторскому дизайну. Авторы проекта: Станислав Тихонов, Антон Костюкович
Design ideas for an urban galley open plan kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
My Houzz: DIY Love Pays Off in a Small Prague Apartment
My Houzz: DIY Love Pays Off in a Small Prague Apartment
Martin HulalaMartin Hulala
Martin Hulala © 2013 Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10739090/list/My-Houzz--DIY-Love-Pays-Off-in-a-Small-Prague-Apartment
Modern Kitchen
Modern Kitchen
Inspiration for a modern galley kitchen/diner in New York with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and integrated appliances.
kitchen with Mahagony cabinets and Calcutta counters
kitchen with Mahagony cabinets and Calcutta counters
Jaffa Group Design BuildJaffa Group Design Build
Contemporary galley kitchen in Salt Lake City with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.
PARK AVENUE DUPLEX
PARK AVENUE DUPLEX
de-specde-spec
Photographer: Frank Oudeman
Photo of a modern galley enclosed kitchen in New York with wood worktops, a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white floors.
Bluestone Terrace Pavilion
Bluestone Terrace Pavilion
Altereco DesignAltereco Design
Nikole Ramsay
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Sky High Duplex Apartment
Sky High Duplex Apartment
MoriqMoriq
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Hyderabad with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
appartamento L&F in via Tasso a Roma
appartamento L&F in via Tasso a Roma
Franco Bernardini architettoFranco Bernardini architetto
Franco Bernardini
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Rome with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

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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