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Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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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.
Thunderbird Ridge
Thunderbird Ridge
HALLIDAY DESIGNHALLIDAY DESIGN
An open concept living area featuring a kitchen with modern cabinets in white oak, granite counter tops and a 14' long island with custom lighting. A 13' high glass wall faces the rear courtyard, forest and creek beyond. The ceiling is old growth, edge grain. solid western hemlock. The floors are concrete and the windows are 6" aluminum. I designed and prepared all interior construction and mill work drawings for the custom kitchen and custom millwork throughout the home.
50's Re-Do
50's Re-Do
William Roy Designer KitchensWilliam Roy Designer Kitchens
This 50's home had a tiny 8' long galley kitchen with 3 feet between counters which is common for the era. The clients love the location and wanted to stay so they decided to improve the kitchen they would need to do an addition. The addition allow them to move the small dining room into the larger addition and extend the kitchen down into the old dining room giving them a spacious island kitchen.
Hondros Cottage
Hondros Cottage
S&W Home BuildersS&W Home Builders
photos by G. Frank Hart
Photo of a traditional galley kitchen in Raleigh with stainless steel appliances, grey cabinets, concrete worktops and shaker cabinets.
Mission Modern
Mission Modern
Architect Andrew MorrallArchitect Andrew Morrall
An extensive Remodel of of an existing 1,500 square foot Flat, resulting in an open expansive Kitchen, Dining and Entry. Three large skylights and expansive windows were introduced into the main open space, creating a significantly brightened interior. Clean, Modern Design is emphasized. The main space now spans the length of the building, over 60 feet. The New Open Kitchen, Dining and Entry was created from an existing dark and underutilized Hallway. The new space includes a reconfigured Living Room, Bedroom, Master Bedroom and Bath, 2 Bedrooms, and the open main Kitchen, Dining and Entry. The Bright, Clean, Modern Design also creates a galleried space for Modern Art and Furnishings.
Nathan Cuttle Design
Nathan Cuttle Design
Studio NatoStudio Nato
Blue Bend Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen in New York with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Shroff Residence Kitchen
Shroff Residence Kitchen
Winder Gibson ArchitectsWinder Gibson Architects
This project is about memory and transformation. The clients' upbringing in India and memories of the cool white Calacatta Oro floors of her grandfather's house 1960s highrise unit into an open plan that is both informal and luxurious. Marble and finely grained quartersawn maple create a simple aesthetic that runs in variations throughtout all of the rooms of this complete interior re-build. The use of waterjet cut, hand inlaid onyx lotus flowers creates an evocative entry.
Custom Contemporary Kitchen
Custom Contemporary Kitchen
Colmar Kitchen StudioColmar Kitchen Studio
Custom Kitchen
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Newark with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Lady Fern Circle Kitchen
Lady Fern Circle Kitchen
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Photography: Glenn DeRosa
Medium sized traditional galley kitchen/diner in Charlotte with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring, an island and glass-front cabinets.
APPARTEMENT FESSART
APPARTEMENT FESSART
UserUser
Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, wood worktops, black appliances, an island, brown splashback and ceramic flooring.
Harmony Golf Club
Harmony Golf Club
Red Pencil ArchitectureRed Pencil Architecture
Michael deLeon Photography
Medium sized country galley kitchen/diner in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and stone tiled splashback.
New Vintage Lake House
New Vintage Lake House
LookingGlass PhotographyLookingGlass Photography
All photographs by Michael Rabaut / LookingGlasspro.com
Photo of a beach style galley kitchen in Detroit with a belfast sink, green cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Design ideas for a large midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, composite countertops, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.
Lakewood Mid-Century
Lakewood Mid-Century
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
Photo: Ben Benschneider
Retro galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Manly beach house
Manly beach house
Sanctum DesignSanctum Design
Simon Wood
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
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.
Kitchen Island
Kitchen Island
Actual-Size ArchitectureActual-Size Architecture
Kitchen island with suspended shelves above. Photos by Linda Svendsen.
Inspiration for an industrial galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with open cabinets and green cabinets.
Lake Residence
Lake Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
Rachael Boling Photography
Photo of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in Other with metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, an island and shaker cabinets.
Lake-front family lodge
Lake-front family lodge
Knight AssociatesKnight Associates
Photo by Randy O'Rourke A lake-front "lodge" for family and extended family.
Photo of a classic galley kitchen/diner in Boston with stainless steel appliances.
Foxtree Cove
Foxtree Cove
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Paul Bardagjy Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Austin with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, a submerged sink, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

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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