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Galley Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Custom Barn Conversion
Custom Barn Conversion
Ailtire Studio llcAiltire Studio llc
Storage in the island for all your holiday dishes/plates and non daily appliances.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Stony Pointe
Stony Pointe
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
The outer kitchen wall with an exterior door, custom china cabinet, and butler kitchen in background Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
This is an example of a galley open plan kitchen in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, beige floors, beige worktops and a drop ceiling.
Property Styling - Ryde
Property Styling - Ryde
Issy & H CreativeIssy & H Creative
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Casa PYJ
Casa PYJ
Estudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismoEstudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismo
Design ideas for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Madrid with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Emerald Green Kitchen in 1930's London Home
Emerald Green Kitchen in 1930's London Home
Chalk KitchensChalk Kitchens
A fabulous emerald green kitchen installation for this 1930’s London home! Styled and inspired by Nicola Burt Interior Design and captured beautifully here by Chris Snook Photography We installed a solid wood shaker door lacquered in Forest Green with oak carcass and marble effect quartz worktop... Sometimes it just works!
Built-in Drawer Dishwasher
Built-in Drawer Dishwasher
AmberthAmberth
To maximise the storage space, this drawer dishwasher is he best option as it gives extra space for drawer underneath.
This is an example of a medium sized galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white floors and white worktops.
Casa B&G interni
Casa B&G interni
HORA di Barbara BottazziniHORA di Barbara Bottazzini
La cucina studiata in modo da essere funzionale e dialogare con l'ambiente del living annesso. le mensole a lato del forno infatti sono dello stesso legno di recupero dei primi gradini della scala. I toni sono neutri e le linee pulite per dare maggiore evidenza all'isola realizzata in pietra ardesia.
Cityside West
Cityside West
Chelsea Building GroupChelsea Building Group
Contemporary black and wood kitchen with large kitchen island and gold and black pendants.
Photo of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Charlotte with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home
Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home
Tru Form TinyTru Form Tiny
Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.
Spellman Reno
Spellman Reno
MMI DesignMMI Design
MMI Design was hired to assist our client with with an extensive kitchen, living room, and dining remodel. The original floor plan was overly compartmentalized and the kitchen may have been the tiniest kitchen on the planet! By taking out a wall which separated the spaces and stealing square footage from the under-utilized dining room, MMI was able to transform the space into a light, bright and open floor plan. The new kitchen has room for multiple cooks with all the bells and whistles of modern day kitchens, and the living spaces are large enough to entertain friends and family. We are especially proud of this project, as we believe it is not only beautiful but also transformative in terms of the new livability of the spaces.
Parkside
Parkside
Hello KitchenHello Kitchen
Photo of a scandi galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and black worktops.
Custom Log Retreat
Custom Log Retreat
Woodland Designs, Inc.Woodland Designs, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metal splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, brown worktops and a wood ceiling.
Modern Design Gallery
Modern Design Gallery
Hallmark CabinetHallmark Cabinet
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, grey worktops, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Waverton Project
Waverton Project
Kitchen EleganceKitchen Elegance
What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles
Poppy 3
Poppy 3
Sterling-Huddleson ArchitectureSterling-Huddleson Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, multicoloured worktops, exposed beams and a wood ceiling.
Reclaimed Backyard Cottage
Reclaimed Backyard Cottage
Targa HomesTarga Homes
Inspiration for a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring and a breakfast bar.
Pattern Cottage
Pattern Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Photo of a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, wood worktops, pink splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, terrazzo flooring, an island, grey floors and brown worktops.
Laren Lane
Laren Lane
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Second Home
Second Home
Lume ArchitectureLume Architecture
Photo of a medium sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Fenêtres en chêne naturel dans une cuisine de style haussmann
Fenêtres en chêne naturel dans une cuisine de style haussmann
Les fenêtres EBENLes fenêtres EBEN
Cuisine équipée de porte-fenêtres eben en chêne naturel, assorti au parquet, avec une crémone décorative en fer patiné.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.

Galley Open Plan Kitchen 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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