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Galley Open Plan Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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2015 CONCRETE TOCCO
2015 CONCRETE TOCCO
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichLeicht Westchester-Greenwich
Photo of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Armstrong - Stones & Naturals
Armstrong - Stones & Naturals
The Floor StoreThe Floor Store
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.
Waltraut in den Bergen
Waltraut in den Bergen
Dross & Schaffer Ludwig 6Dross & Schaffer Ludwig 6
Photo of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, an island, beige splashback, a built-in sink, grey cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Country French Renovation
Country French Renovation
Philip Petrino Interior DesignPhilip Petrino Interior Design
This is an example of a large farmhouse galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and an island.
White Contemporary Kitchen by Sub- Zero Wolf
White Contemporary Kitchen by Sub- Zero Wolf
Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Oakland Ave, Bimingham
Oakland Ave, Bimingham
Brian Neeper Architecture P.C.Brian Neeper Architecture P.C.
Builder: HM HOMES Kitchen: Perspectives Interiors: Carrie Long Photographer: Karl Moses
Traditional galley open plan kitchen in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and dark hardwood flooring.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Castlebuilt HomesCastlebuilt Homes
Traditional galley open plan kitchen in Louisville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Deschutes House
Deschutes House
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Cuisine à vivre
Cuisine à vivre
Texier et SoulasTexier et Soulas
La cuisine entièrement noire est ouverte sur la salle à manger. Elle est séparée de l'escalier par une verrière de type atelier et sert de garde-corps. L'îlot qui intègre les plaque de cuisson et une hotte sous plan permet de prendre les repas en famille.
Loft House apartments
Loft House apartments
Ascui & Co. ArchitectsAscui & Co. Architects
Fraser Marsden Photography
Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
New York City - UES 4 BR Apartment
New York City - UES 4 BR Apartment
Charles J Nafie Architecture + DesignCharles J Nafie Architecture + Design
Jon Nissenbaum
Traditional galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
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.
Mid-Century Mod House
Mid-Century Mod House
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Jasmine Star
Design ideas for a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a belfast sink, blue cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Glendearg Grove
Glendearg Grove
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Handcrafted timber detail of the kitchen cabinets. Photo by Tatjana Plitt
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
273 Benning Street
273 Benning Street
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Our Town Plans photo by Todd Stone
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a belfast sink, marble worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, beaded cabinets and an island.
Deco Kitchen
Deco Kitchen
Smith & Smith KitchensSmith & Smith Kitchens
Designed specifically for an original art deco home, this kitchen celebrates the curves and striking veneers synonymous with the era. An island bench with curved ends is set off by a flood of natural light during the day and glass pendant light fittings by night.
Tile work
Tile work
Grand Home Solutions, IncGrand Home Solutions, Inc
White subway tile in a herring bone pattern and brown grout are used as the back splash in this kitchen.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in St Louis with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Denver with multiple islands, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and medium wood cabinets.
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Coronado Beach House Renovation
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Gail Owens, Photographer
Nautical galley open plan kitchen in San Diego with an island, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, a belfast sink, medium hardwood flooring and blue cabinets.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Green Basements & RemodelingGreen Basements & Remodeling
Espresso Cabinets, white dekton waterfall island and countertops, rustic lvt flooring, black appliances, globe pendant lighting, retro refrigerator, wire handrail, split level master piece.

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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