Galley Kitchen with Red Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Red cabinets with a tin backsplash in rustic log cabin. Photo by Brian Greenstone
Small rustic galley kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances and concrete flooring.

Aspen Mountain Modern

Laura U Design Collective

This kitchen while modern and updated still has rustic elements (bar for example). Pendants provide a great lighting for the countertop, whille making a bold architectural statement in the kitchen. We love the modern but classic red cabinets. While this cabin is small in square footage. The dining/kitchen/family room open up to each other. The windows help to flood in natural lighting, while providing beautiful views to the majestic mountains just right outside. Photographer: Jason Dewey

Contemporain Cuisine

This is an example of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Paris with red cabinets and no island.

Maxwell House

Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLC

Photo of a large country galley enclosed kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, red cabinets, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, slate flooring, a breakfast bar and black floors.

Historic Victorian Renovation

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

Inspiration for a large world-inspired galley kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Before & After pictures of Kitchen Remodel

Jill K. Greene of Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC

Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.

Vacation home, kitchen

Wheeler Kearns Architects

construction - Great Lakes builders photography - Christopher barrett-Hedrich blessing; Bruce Van Inwegen
Midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances and multi-coloured splashback.

Wynne Lake 1

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Photo of a medium sized rustic galley kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, red cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback and brown floors.

St. Charles

Partners 4, Design

Gilbertson Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Silverlake

NICHE home styling

Traditional galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.

Rihadema

Collaborative Designworks

The project is a single-family home designed to amplify the awareness of nature through the manipulation of key viewpoints. Photo credit: Ben Hill
Contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances and white splashback.

Mica Point

Natasha Nash

Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley kitchen/diner in Ottawa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.

Vivienda Golf Torremirona

Elena Ruiz (Ruiz Narvaiza Ass)

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, an island, red cabinets, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.

Jim Bishop Steam Punk Kitchen

Main Line Kitchen Design

Jim Bishop cabinetry Main Line Kitchen Design specializes in creative design solutions for kitchens in every style. Working with our designers our customers create beautiful kitchens that will be stand the test of time.

Kiawah Island - Kitchen Renovation

Tom Martin and Son, LLC

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen/diner in Charleston with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Stunning open plan barn kitchen

J M Interiors

This is an example of a medium sized rural galley open plan kitchen in Kent with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, beige floors, recessed-panel cabinets, travertine flooring and a breakfast bar.

Lewis bathroom

brittanysdesign

What happens when you combine an amazingly trusting client, detailed craftsmanship by MH Remodeling and a well orcustrated design? THIS BEAUTY! A uniquely customized main level remodel with little details in every knock and cranny!

Bear Creek Mountain Residence

neely architecture

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, red splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, coloured appliances, an island and grey floors.

Panabode Cottage Renovation

User

Photo of a rustic galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

Before & After pictures of Kitchen Remodel

Jill K. Greene of Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC

Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, granite worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, red cabinets, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

Galley Kitchen with Red 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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