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Galley Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Mr & Mrs Davis
Mr & Mrs Davis
Diane Berry KitchensDiane Berry Kitchens
This amazing old house was in need of something really special and by mixing a couple of antiques with modern dark Eggersmann units we have a real stand out kitchen that looks like no other we have ever done. What a joy to work with such a visionary client and on such a beautiful home.
Cotswold Barn Conversion
Cotswold Barn Conversion
Interiors By ChloeInteriors By Chloe
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley kitchen in Wiltshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Adobe Casita
Adobe Casita
Design Studio 1127Design Studio 1127
Open concept small but updated kitchen. With drawer refrigerator and freezer on island.
Photo of a small galley kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring, an island, beige worktops and a wood ceiling.
Ferrymans Project
Ferrymans Project
Lynda MacDonald Interior DesignLynda MacDonald Interior Design
Contemporary galley kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Transitional Craftsman Kitchen
Transitional Craftsman Kitchen
Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPSRobin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
This 1920 Craftsman home was remodeled in the early 80’s where a large family room was added off the back of the home. This remodel utilized the existing back porch as part of the kitchen. The 1980’s remodel created two issues that were addressed in the current kitchen remodel: 1. The new family room (with 15’ ceilings) added a very contemporary feel to the home. As one walked from the dining room (complete with the original stained glass and built-ins with leaded glass fronts) through the kitchen, into the family room, one felt as if they were walking into an entirely different home. 2. The ceiling height change in the enlarged kitchen created an eyesore. The designer addressed these 2 issues by creating a galley kitchen utilizing a mid-tone glazed finish on alder over an updated version of a shaker door. This door had wider styles and rails and a deep bevel framing the inset panel, thus incorporating the traditional look of the shaker door in a more contemporary setting. By having the crown molding stained with an espresso finish, the eye is drawn across the room rather than up, minimizing the different ceiling heights. The back of the bar (viewed from the dining room) further incorporates the same espresso finish as an accent to create a paneled effect (Photo #1). The designer specified an oiled natural maple butcher block as the counter for the eating bar. The lighting over the bar, from Rejuvenation Lighting, is a traditional shaker style, but finished in antique copper creating a new twist on an old theme. To complete the traditional feel, the designer specified a porcelain farm sink with a traditional style bridge faucet with porcelain lever handles. For additional storage, a custom tall cabinet in a denim-blue washed finish was designed to store dishes and pantry items (Photo #2). Since the homeowners are avid cooks, the counters along the wall at the cook top were made 30” deep. The counter on the right of the cook top is maple butcher block; the remainder of the countertops are Silver and Gold Granite. Recycling is very important to the homeowner, so the designer incorporated an insulated copper door in the backsplash to the right of the ovens, which allows the homeowner to put all recycling in a covered exterior location (Photo #3). The 4 X 8” slate subway tile is a modern play on a traditional theme found in Craftsman homes (Photo #4). The new kitchen fits perfectly as a traditional transition when viewed from the dining, and as a contemporary transition when viewed from the family room.
Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation
Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.Herron Horton Architects, Inc.
Kitchen with walnut cabinets and screen constructed by Woodunique.
Large retro galley kitchen/diner in Little Rock with a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, white worktops, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, flat-panel cabinets and brown floors.
Gainesville Lake Home Remodeling - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry
Gainesville Lake Home Remodeling - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry
Tracy Tesmer Design/RemodelingTracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling
Gainesville Lake Home Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry Room Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Renovation - Greenwich, CT
Modern Renovation - Greenwich, CT
Gatehouse PartnersGatehouse Partners
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Traditional Cherry Kitchen with Glaze
Traditional Cherry Kitchen with Glaze
JC Huffman CabinetryJC Huffman Cabinetry
For this kitchen, stylish cabinetry offers great latitude in creating a relaxed lifestyle. The best of traditional styling, the raised panel mitered door provides an elegant feel, shown in cherry wood, creating the perfect visual backdrop to the white island. Cabinetry is completed with Sienna Bordeaux granite. Create your everyday paradise with JC Huffman Cabinetry.
Small Kitchen makeover
Small Kitchen makeover
WellCraft Kitchen and BathWellCraft Kitchen and Bath
Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Project Clark Ave Restoration
Project Clark Ave Restoration
Chelsea Design CompanyChelsea Design Company
Dark Stained Cabinets with Honed Danby Marble Counters & Exposed Brick to give an aged look. Diamond Marble Backsplash, Brass Sconces & a Farmhouse Sink.
Belmateo Hills
Belmateo Hills
Peninsula ModernPeninsula Modern
Contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
1910 Foursquare
1910 Foursquare
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Design ideas for a large traditional galley kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole
Zoske ConstructionZoske Construction
Karl Neumann Photography
Large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, copper worktops, metro tiled splashback, coloured appliances and brown floors.
Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain
Contemporary Design with High Gloss wood grain
Alexander Otis collection Llc.Alexander Otis collection Llc.
Large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, matchstick tiled splashback, a breakfast bar, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Kitchen pass through window with dark cherry wood cabinetry
Kitchen pass through window with dark cherry wood cabinetry
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com. This pass through kitchen window features dark wood cabinetry, glass front upper cabinets, built in wet bar, and Azul Aran granite countertops. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Courtney H. Design LLCCourtney H. Design LLC
GTDM Photo
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian galley kitchen/diner in Houston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring and an island.
The Swan Kitchen
The Swan Kitchen
Minosa | Design Life BetterMinosa | Design Life Better
Warm, sleek and functional joinery creating modern functional living. Image: Nicole England
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley kitchen/diner in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, ceramic flooring, an island and a submerged sink.
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Modern Galley Kitchen in Alameda
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
Francis Combes
This is an example of a small modern galley enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen InteriorsKitchen Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances and lino flooring.

Galley Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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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