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Galley Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a classic galley kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Two-Tone Kitchen in Rollingwood, TX
Two-Tone Kitchen in Rollingwood, TX
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
We painted the upper cabinets in Benjamin Moore's "Stonington Gray", and the lowers in Benjamin Moore "Hale Navy", in this updated kitchen in Rollingwood, TX.
South Sutton, NH Lake Home
South Sutton, NH Lake Home
TimberpegTimberpeg
Large rustic galley open plan kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops and exposed beams.
EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE
EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE
Alida Coury InteriorsAlida Coury Interiors
Contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Umbau Altbauwohnung Hamburg-Harvestehude
Umbau Altbauwohnung Hamburg-Harvestehude
decorazionidecorazioni
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Hamburg with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, integrated appliances, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Chez moi, Fontagard
Chez moi, Fontagard
Adrien GranchereAdrien Granchere
Design ideas for a large eclectic galley kitchen in Other with black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, an island, brown floors, brown worktops, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
#TheRambler
#TheRambler
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
What started solely as a master bath project soon spiraled into working with the homeowners to redefine and remodel most of this split level home. Opening things up in the kitchen not only helped with the flow of things, but you get a wonderful view of each room when you walk in the front door. These cabinets are made of book matched walnut, meaning the grain of the tree lines up from door to door. Photography by LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com
LAYTON RESIDENCE
LAYTON RESIDENCE
MarvinMarvin
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors, a submerged sink and window splashback.
Isabelle's Kitchen
Isabelle's Kitchen
catherine catherinecatherine catherine
Raphaël Thibodeau
Medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Montreal with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and grey floors.
Boscastle Road
Boscastle Road
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback and an island.
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home
41 West41 West
Photo of a rustic galley kitchen/diner in Miami with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Lujoso piso en la Castellana
Lujoso piso en la Castellana
Beatrice RomeroBeatrice Romero
Contemporary galley kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a built-in sink, brown splashback, glass sheet splashback, grey floors and black worktops.
Ferndale - David Reid Showhome
Ferndale - David Reid Showhome
Trethewey StoneTrethewey Stone
Bench top fabricated using Trethewey Stones exclusive Purestone stone range, colour 'Oriental Bay' mitred to 60mm
Design ideas for a contemporary galley kitchen in Wellington with engineered stone countertops, an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and grey worktops.
Dianella residence
Dianella residence
Turner Bespoke DesignTurner Bespoke Design
Carla Atley black cupboards, black cabinets, concrete look bench, gray counter, waterfall countertop, marble spashblack, marble backsplash, timber look tiles, white island lighting, under cabinet lighting, light wood flat panel cabinet, black bar stools
Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades CA.
Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades CA.
Tim Reid GCTim Reid GC
Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
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
The Master- Class
The Master- Class
Kitchens on HighbrookKitchens on Highbrook
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, an island and grey floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
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.
Chautauqua Kitchen
Chautauqua Kitchen
Boulder BuildersBoulder Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Worthington Kitchen Remodel
Worthington Kitchen Remodel
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Arc Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley kitchen/diner in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Galley Kitchen with an Island 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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