Grey Galley Kitchen Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Swarthmore Hills Kitchen

Juliet Koczak Architect

Photo credit: © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015
Medium sized classic galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and shaker cabinets.

Peaceful kitchen

User

Beautiful kitchen. Mosaic cement tiles on the floor; reference: 10105 and 50511. Check it out: http://www.cement-tiles.com/encaustic-cement-tiles-patterns/antique.php#

Contemporary Charm in a Historical NeighborhoodHistoric Edina Neighborhood with

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com A bright and airy galley kitchen, offering easy pass-through for the family.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, white cabinets, granite worktops, metro tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.

Classic Family Kitchen

Jeanne Campana Design

Classic Family Kitchen Renovation - Long Island, New York Interior Design: Jeanne Campana Design
Inspiration for a large traditional galley kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

2014 Fall Parade of Homes - The Chorley Cottage

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional galley open plan kitchen in Boise with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

California Model

BKT LOFT Italian Kitchen Cabinets in San Diego

CALIFORNIA: Neoclassicism in the kitchen; a blend of contemporary and charm; a luxury kitchen flaunting an ambience rich with history and to be admired, able to bring to life refined designs, the styles of your dreams, which go one step further than current trends, whilst providing you with that pleasant sense of exclusivity. Elegance, resulting from the merger of contemporary design and hints of the past; the framed door is given a modern edge thanks to the new shapes and novel materials governing designs, such as the colored varnish that stains without masking the grain of the ash wood, making it even more precious and dynamic.

Santa Barbara Hope Ranch

Andrulaitis + Mixon

The large kitchen island provides not only ample space for preparing meals but is also a great gathering spot for friends and family. Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Park Slope brownstone

Maletz Design

Maletz Design
This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and integrated appliances.

Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

Case Architects & Remodelers

Contemporary galley open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white splashback.

lowcountry river house

Frederick + Frederick Architects

John McManus Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, yellow splashback, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, an island, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Long Beach Cottage

EL Design Studio

Medium sized rural galley enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.

Renovation / Extension Beaumaris

Gruen Eco Design

This is an example of a modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Paisley Project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Natural light and different color tones bring this kitchen to life. The stained cement floor adds depth to this kitchen that brings the design altogether.

Minimalistisch Küche

Inspiration for a medium sized modern galley kitchen in Other with an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.

Woolahara Terrace Transformation

Minosa | Design Life Better

The hidden kitchen, patio connected deck. Herringbone flooring white on white
Photo of a small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, dark hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.

project fern

rtg designs

Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Toronto with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Galley Kitchen with Gray Tones

Normandy Remodeling

This view of the galley kitchen features beautiful grey washed cabinetry with glass front upper cabinets to show off your favorite bowls! Not to mention the nice compliment of the quartzite countertops, the short under mount apron front sink and built in appliances.

North Shore Villa

Lauren Coburn LLC

Medium sized classic galley kitchen pantry in Chicago with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, black floors and grey worktops.

Grey Galley 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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