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Galley Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Salop Road
Salop Road
Studio MilneStudio Milne
A fresh, bright kitchen in the St James Park area of Walthamstow
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Bedminster Plywood Kitchen
Bedminster Plywood Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Bespoke birch plywood kitchen handmade by Sustainable Kitchens as part of a kitchen extension renovation in Bristol. Island includes a downdraft bora extractor with a terrazzo durat worktop. Wall run includes a corian worktop and splashback, a fisher and paykel dishdrawer and a stainless steel lined breakfast cabinet
Brandon
Brandon
The Wood WorksThe Wood Works
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, a feature wall, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and beige worktops.
Peak Performance
Peak Performance
JayJeffersJayJeffers
Matthew Millman
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Michael Habachy
Michael Habachy
Marc Mauldin Photography, Inc.Marc Mauldin Photography, Inc.
Marc Mauldin Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Craftsman Kitchen
Craftsman Kitchen
Scenic Interiors, LLCScenic Interiors, LLC
We completely remodeled an outdated, poorly designed kitchen that was separated from the rest of the house by a narrow doorway. We opened the wall to the dining room and framed it with an oak archway. We transformed the space with an open, timeless design that incorporates a counter-height eating and work area, cherry inset door shaker-style cabinets, increased counter work area made from Cambria quartz tops, and solid oak moldings that echo the style of the 1920's bungalow. Some of the original wood moldings were re-used to case the new energy efficient window.
Projet Dupré
Projet Dupré
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dans cet appartement familial de 150 m², l’objectif était de rénover l’ensemble des pièces pour les rendre fonctionnelles et chaleureuses, en associant des matériaux naturels à une palette de couleurs harmonieuses. Dans la cuisine et le salon, nous avons misé sur du bois clair naturel marié avec des tons pastel et des meubles tendance. De nombreux rangements sur mesure ont été réalisés dans les couloirs pour optimiser tous les espaces disponibles. Le papier peint à motifs fait écho aux lignes arrondies de la porte verrière réalisée sur mesure. Dans les chambres, on retrouve des couleurs chaudes qui renforcent l’esprit vacances de l’appartement. Les salles de bain et la buanderie sont également dans des tons de vert naturel associés à du bois brut. La robinetterie noire, toute en contraste, apporte une touche de modernité. Un appartement où il fait bon vivre !
Moderne Villa mit Skybar, Weinkeller und großzügiger Wohnküche
Moderne Villa mit Skybar, Weinkeller und großzügiger Wohnküche
Rabe InnenausbauRabe Innenausbau
Edle Wohnküche mit Kochinsel und einer rückwärtigen Back-Kitchen hinter der satinierten Glasschiebetür. Arbeitsflächen mit Silvertouch-Edelstahl Oberflächen und charaktervollen Asteiche-Oberflächen. Ausgestattet mit Premium-Geräten von Miele und Bora für ein Kocherlebnis auf höchstem Niveau. Planung, Ausführung und Montage aus einer Hand: rabe-innenausbau © Silke Rabe
Chelsea Renovation
Chelsea Renovation
Prime Renovations, Inc.Prime Renovations, Inc.
Photo's Kris Tamburello
This is an example of a modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Piedmont Residence
Piedmont Residence
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.
Vina's Tiny House
Vina's Tiny House
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
The horizontal window offers plenty of natural light for the countertop, yet allows lots of storage above. Photo: Chibi Moku
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021
Transitional Kitchen in Redlands - 2021
Yucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & RemodelingYucaipa Kitchen & Bathroom Designs & Remodeling
Design ideas for a medium sized classic galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, black floors and white worktops.
Weather House
Weather House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.
Modernist Treehouse
Modernist Treehouse
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
カドニワハウス（設計：しまだ設計室 島田貴史氏）
カドニワハウス（設計：しまだ設計室 島田貴史氏）
相羽建設株式会社相羽建設株式会社
Large world-inspired galley kitchen in Tokyo Suburbs with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige worktops, green splashback and metro tiled splashback.
AMAROO HOUSE
AMAROO HOUSE
UserUser
This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
The Montgomery Project
The Montgomery Project
Bioi. Design + BuildBioi. Design + Build
Open floating shelves and expressive cabinet details keep an otherwise modest kitchen quite contemporary.
Inspiration for a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and beige floors.
South Hill Simplicity
South Hill Simplicity
Sara Bederman DesignSara Bederman Design
custom details, light oak, marble countertop, matte black faucet, miele, oak floors, rift cut, sub zero, waterfall countertop, white oak
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Hill House
Hill House
Reece Keil DesignReece Keil Design
This is an example of a modern galley open plan kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
The Park House
The Park House
Element Property GroupElement Property Group
Peter Taylor
Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, limestone worktops, black appliances, marble flooring, an island, white floors, grey worktops and flat-panel cabinets.

Galley Kitchen with Light 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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