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Galley Kitchen with an Island Ideas and Designs

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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.
Traditional Kitchen Remodel Washington DC by Reico Kitchen & Bath
Traditional Kitchen Remodel Washington DC by Reico Kitchen & Bath
Reico Kitchen & BathReico Kitchen & Bath
This traditional inspired kitchen design features Merillat Masterpiece cabinets in the Verona raised panel door style in the Pebble Grey Paint finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Brittanica. Photos courtesy of Felicia Evans Photography.
Kitchen - After
Kitchen - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone worktops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige splashback.
Mission Hills Farmhouse 2
Mission Hills Farmhouse 2
Bill Bocken Architecture & Interior DesignBill Bocken Architecture & Interior Design
Shelley Metcalf & Glenn Cormier Photographers
Design ideas for a farmhouse galley kitchen/diner in San Diego with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Green Basements & RemodelingGreen Basements & Remodeling
Amazing split level home master piece. LVT flooring, dekton countertops, waterfall island countertops, wire handrail system, globe lighting, espresso/black cabinets
Custom Home
Custom Home
J.M. Froehler ConstructionJ.M. Froehler Construction
Photo of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Modern Farm Style
Modern Farm Style
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, USA Our modern farm style home design was exactly what our clients were looking for. They had the charm and the landscape they wanted, but needed a boost to help accommodate a family of four. Our design saw us tear down their existing garage and transform the space into an entertaining family friendly kitchen. This addition moved the entry of the home to the other side and switched the view of the kitchen on the side of the home with more natural light. As for the ceilings, we went ahead and changed the traditional 7’8” ceilings to a 9’4” ceiling. Our decision to approach this home with smart design resulted in removing the existing stick frame roof and replacing it with engineered trusses to have a higher and wider roof, which allowed for the open plan to be implemented without the use of supporting beams. And once the finished product was complete, our clients had a home that doubled in space and created many more opportunities for entertaining and relaxing in style. Stacy Zarin Photography
White Kitchen
White Kitchen
Ridgecrest DesignsRidgecrest Designs
This kitchen features white shaker cabinets, white quartz counters and a full Calcutta marble backsplash
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Gladwyne, PA Kitchen, Mudroom and Living Room Remodel
Gladwyne, PA Kitchen, Mudroom and Living Room Remodel
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
This kitchen has many interesting elements that set it apart. The sense of openness is created by the raised ceiling and multiple ceiling levels, lighting and light colored cabinets. A custom hood over the stone back splash creates a wonderful focal point with it's traditional style architectural mill work complimenting the islands use of reclaimed wood (as seen on the ceiling as well) transitional tapered legs, and the use of Carrara marble on the island top. This kitchen was featured in a Houzz Kitchen of the Week article! Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Balcones Mid-Century
Balcones Mid-Century
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
Whit Preston
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, an island and terrazzo flooring.
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
UserUser
Brad Peebles
Photo of a small world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, bamboo flooring and an island.
Custom home
Custom home
Durso Construction ManagementDurso Construction Management
Photo of a traditional galley kitchen/diner in New York with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey splashback and white worktops.
Lake Oswego Custom Home
Lake Oswego Custom Home
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
This spacious kitchen with beautiful views features a prefinished cherry flooring with a very dark stain. We custom made the white shaker cabinets and paired them with a rich brown quartz composite countertop. A slate blue glass subway tile adorns the backsplash. We fitted the kitchen with a stainless steel apron sink. The same white and brown color palette has been used for the island. We also equipped the island area with modern pendant lighting and bar stools for seating. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lake-oswego
Newton Renovation
Newton Renovation
Michael Kim AssociatesMichael Kim Associates
This is an example of a large classic galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, window splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Soothing White and Gray Kitchen Remodel
Soothing White and Gray Kitchen Remodel
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
The large professional grade refrigerator/freezer sits directly across from the sink, and adjacent to the generously sized pantry. The frosted door on the pantry allows some natural light to penetrate the space and contributes to the transitional style of the kitchen. Learn more about Stephanie Bryant, the award winning Normandy Designer who created this kitchen: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/stephaniebryant/
PROJET ALESIA
PROJET ALESIA
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, an island and white worktops.
Heights Kitchen Remodel
Heights Kitchen Remodel
Bentwood of HoustonBentwood of Houston
Inspiration for a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Houston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey worktops.
Maraetai Residence
Maraetai Residence
Melanie Sa'u Design StudioMelanie Sa'u Design Studio
Inspiration for a large beach style galley kitchen/diner in Auckland with white cabinets and an island.
Whanganui full home interior
Whanganui full home interior
Du Bois Design LtdDu Bois Design Ltd
Design ideas for a large urban galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.

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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