Country galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Muswell Hill

MODEL Projects Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Glass House with Pool Views

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Peaceful Haven

Flemming Interiors

Transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

House of Well-Being

Andrea Swan - Swan Architecture

Landmark Photography
Beach style galley kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

Ranch Kitchen Remodel

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, slate splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cherokee Blvd Project

Sticks 2 Stones Design, LLC

Photo of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and a peninsula.

Modern Galley Kitchen Design

Normandy Remodeling

These high gloss white cabinets are the perfect compliment to the single bowl sink. The black porcelain tile floor is low maintenance and a great touch to the minimalist look of the space. For more on Normandy Designer Chris Ebert, click here: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/designers/christopher-ebert/

Russian Hill - John Maniscalco Architecture

John Maniscalco Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and white benchtop.

Franklin Lakes Modern Matte Black Kitchen

Kuche+Cucina

Matte black DOCA kitchen cabinets with black Dekton counters and backsplash.
Photo of a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Newark with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.

Serene Design Vacabulary, Richmond

Yoko Kloeden Design

Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, with island and grey floor.

Kitchen

ING Construction

Complete ADU Build; Framing, drywall, insulation, carpentry and all required electrical and plumbing needs per the ADU build. Installation of all tile; Kitchen flooring and backsplash. Installation of hardwood flooring and base molding. Installation of all Kitchen cabinets as well as a fresh paint to finish.

Top 6 Kitchen Trends | 2020

Virtuance

Handleless Cabinets The minimalist aesthetic continues with handleless cabinets. For buyers and homeowners seeking a sleek design, handleless cabinets are a must. If you’re having trouble finding handleless cabinets, try looking at home design companies like Ikea and Scandinavian Designs.

Elk Creek Manor House

Tera Janelle Design

Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

A&L - attico caldo e accogliente

LAKD - Progettare l'ambiente cucina

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Rome with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Tumbleweed Trail

Blue Horse Building & Design

Blue Horse Building + Design / Architect - alterstudio architecture llp / Photography -James Leasure
Design ideas for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, metallic splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, stainless steel appliances, metal splashback and marble benchtops.

Sunnyland Residence

Rosewood Custom Builders

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, concrete floors, with island, black appliances and grey floor.

Oakland Modern

Knock Architecture and Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, black cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern DC Kitchen

Haus Interior Design

These terrific clients turned a boring 80's kitchen into a modern, Asian-inspired chef's dream kitchen, with two tone cabinetry and professional grade appliances. An over-sized island provides comfortable seating for four. Custom Half-wall bookcases divide the kitchen from the family room without impeding sight lines into the inviting space. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel

Klopf Architecture

The owners of this property had been away from the Bay Area for many years, and looked forward to returning to an elegant mid-century modern house. The one they bought was anything but that. Faced with a “remuddled” kitchen from one decade, a haphazard bedroom / family room addition from another, and an otherwise disjointed and generally run-down mid-century modern house, the owners asked Klopf Architecture and Envision Landscape Studio to re-imagine this house and property as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five. Opening up the spaces internally and from inside to out was the first order of business. The formerly disjointed eat-in kitchen with 7 foot high ceilings were opened up to the living room, re-oriented, and replaced with a spacious cook's kitchen complete with a row of skylights bringing light into the space. Adjacent the living room wall was completely opened up with La Cantina folding door system, connecting the interior living space to a new wood deck that acts as a continuation of the wood floor. People can flow from kitchen to the living / dining room and the deck seamlessly, making the main entertainment space feel at once unified and complete, and at the same time open and limitless. Klopf opened up the bedroom with a large sliding panel, and turned what was once a large walk-in closet into an office area, again with a large sliding panel. The master bathroom has high windows all along one wall to bring in light, and a large wet room area for the shower and tub. The dark, solid roof structure over the patio was replaced with an open trellis that allows plenty of light, brightening the new deck area as well as the interior of the house. All the materials of the house were replaced, apart from the framing and the ceiling boards. This allowed Klopf to unify the materials from space to space, running the same wood flooring throughout, using the same paint colors, and generally creating a consistent look from room to room. Located in Lafayette, CA this remodeled single-family house is 3,363 square foot, 4 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Jackie Detamore, and Jeffrey Prose Landscape Design: Envision Landscape Studio Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Staging: The Design Shop Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2014

Galley Kitchen Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!