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Galley Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Otto Milk Factory Loft
Otto Milk Factory Loft
Melodie SchooleyMelodie Schooley
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This is an example of a small urban galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Dallas | Lakewood Heights | Kitchen
Dallas | Lakewood Heights | Kitchen
Kitchen Design ConceptsKitchen Design Concepts
We really opened up and reorganized this kitchen to give the clients a more modern update and increased functionality and storage. The backsplash is a main focal point and the color palette is very sleek while being warm and inviting. Cabinetry: Ultracraft Destiny, Avon door in Arctic White on the perimeter and Mineral Grey on the island and bar shelving Hardware: Hamilton-Bowes Ventoux Pull in satin brass Counters: Aurea Stone Divine, 3cm quartz Sinks: Blanco Silgranit in white, Precis super single bowl with Performa single in bar Faucets: California Faucets Poetto series in satin brass, pull down and pull-down prep faucet in bar, matching cold water dispenser, air switch, and air gap Pot filler: Newport Brass East Linear in satin brass Backsplash tile: Marble Systems Mod-Glam collection Blocks mosaic in glacier honed - snow white polished - brass accents behind range and hood, using 3x6 snow white as field tile in a brick lay Appliances: Wolf dual fuel 48" range w/ griddle, 30" microwave drawer, 24" coffee system w/ trim; Best Cologne series 48" hood; GE Monogram wine chiller; Hoshizaki stainless ice maker; Bosch benchmark series dishwasher
Scullery
Scullery
Treetown Designer KitchensTreetown Designer Kitchens
Treetown
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hamilton with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Penthouse apartment in Arsuf, Israel
Penthouse apartment in Arsuf, Israel
Rozen Architects רוזן אדריכליםRozen Architects רוזן אדריכלים
Shai Gil
Inspiration for a modern galley open plan kitchen in Tel Aviv with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, an island and white floors.
Magnificent Kitchen Remodel Provides Space to Entertain
Magnificent Kitchen Remodel Provides Space to Entertain
T.W. Ellis LLCT.W. Ellis LLC
A dazzling black ventilation hood above the range is painted metal with stainless steel trim by Vent-A-Hood. Behind the range, the backsplash is made of ceramic subway tile installed up to the ceiling in a herringbone pattern.
123 House
123 House
Gradient Architecture PLLCGradient Architecture PLLC
Light, open kitchen with light oak island and upper finishes juxtaposed with dark grey and stainless appliance finishes.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
GLENFOREST RESIDENCE
GLENFOREST RESIDENCE
FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.
Valerie Wilcox
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white cabinets.
Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond
Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
Photography: YAYOI
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, white floors, integrated appliances, an island and white worktops.
East Hampton
East Hampton
Winter McDermott DesignWinter McDermott Design
Jacob Snavely
Photo of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, an island, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Spence House
Spence House
J C AJ C A
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Modern Beach House Kitchen
Modern Beach House Kitchen
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This gorgeous modern beach house combines a white canvas with pops of color and designer details, showcased in the custom brass hardware on the modern white cabinets and the designer lighting choices such as the natural basket pendant chandelier hanging above the dining table. The stools are white leather with wooden legs for easy clean and comfort. The counter tops are white quartz (Britannica Cambria) which waterfalls down the front of the island. The stainless steel wolf gas range sits beneath a modern stainless steel range hood. The walls are clad in a white painted horizontal paneling which wraps onto the vaulted ceiling. The flooring is gray porcelain tile, and the glass sliding doors are teak.
Prairie Village Retro Kitchen
Prairie Village Retro Kitchen
Kitchen Studio: Kansas CityKitchen Studio: Kansas City
This tiny kitchen was barely usable by a busy mom with 3 young kids. We were able to remove two walls and open the kitchen into an unused space of the home and make this the focal point of the home the clients had always dreamed of! Hidden on the back side of this peninsula are 3 cubbies, one for each child to store their backpacks and lunch boxes for school. The fourth cubby contains a charging station for the families electronics.
Portland Heights Neely House
Portland Heights Neely House
The WorksThe Works
Inspiration for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and engineered stone countertops.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Dream Home
Dream Home
SteinhafelsSteinhafels
Designer: Laura Hoffman | Photographer: Sarah Utech
This is an example of a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Award-Winning Sophisticated Farmhouse River Home
Award-Winning Sophisticated Farmhouse River Home
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Bookmatched marble island countertop. Light and dark grays combine in this updated farmhouse kitchen. Custom ceramic backsplash with metallic finish extends to the ceiling. Marble counters blend effortlessly with stainless steel appliances. Touches of red add just the right addition of color. Larry Taylor Photography
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
G Family Construction & G DesignG Family Construction & G Design
Design ideas for a large scandinavian galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Marin Custom Home
Marin Custom Home
Kelly Hohla InteriorsKelly Hohla Interiors
Photography by John Merkl
This is an example of a large classic galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, shaker cabinets, beige floors, composite countertops and black worktops.
Coastal Living
Coastal Living
Total Design Group, LLCTotal Design Group, LLC
Utilizing every space possible provides an organized and uncluttered kitchen. An end wine rack takes advantage of an otherwise unused area within an island.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
FIG + FALLOWFIG + FALLOW
Photo of a classic galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

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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