This large bespoke kitchen was designed for a property in Tonbridge. It features a 4-metre long island with two ovens, a hob with a downdraft extractor, a Quooker tap, and an under-mount sink. The island has a match-book marble worktop and has a grey and white theme throughout. Oak parquet flooring stretches the length of the house. The units are in the shaker style and have concealed handles.

Gainesville Lake Home Remodeling - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Gainesville Lake Home Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Laundry Room Remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Atlanta with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Bonvue Ranch

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our clients were ready to trade in their 1950s kitchen (faux brick and all) for a more contemporary space that could accommodate their growing family. We were more then happy to tear down the walls that hid their kitchen to create some simply irresistible sightlines! Along with opening up the spaces in this home, we wanted to design a kitchen that was filled with clean lines and moments of blissful details. Kitchen- Crisp white cabinetry paired with a soft grey backsplash tile and a warm butcher block countertop provide the perfect clean backdrop for the rest of the home. We utilized a deep grey cabinet finish on the island and contrasted it with a lovely white quartz countertop. Our great obsession is the island ceiling lights! The soft linen shades and linear black details set the tone for the whole space and tie in beautifully with the geometric light fixture we brought into the dining room. Bathroom- Gone are the days of florescent lights and oak medicine cabinets, make way for a modern bathroom that leans it clean geometric lines. We carried the simple color pallet into the bathroom with grey hex floors, a high variation white wall tile, and deep wood tones at the vanity. Simple black accents create moments of interest through out this calm little space.

Kitchen Addition in Milton, MA

Almar Building and Remodeling

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, white benchtop and with island.

1940's Montrose Remodel

Penberthy Custom Builders

Sea Pear Leather Quartzite
Small arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nevada City Knotty Alder

User

Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Country Estate Transformation

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-estate-transformation/

Thompson St

Joy Street Design

Fun wallpaper, furniture in bright colorful accents, and spectacular views of New York City. Our Oakland studio gave this New York condo a youthful renovation: --- Designed by Oakland interior design studio Joy Street Design. Serving Alameda, Berkeley, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Piedmont, and San Francisco. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/modern-condo-design-new-york-city

Kitchen Remodeling in McLean, VA

Ideal Construction & Remodeling

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

High Falls Arctic Shiloh Kitchen

User

Design ideas for a small traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Issaquah Condo reboot - Issaquah, WA

Schock Construction Inc

Kitchen with white shaker cabinets and Miseno bar pulls. Samsung 5-burner freestanding, convection gas range, Bosch dishwasher, and Zephyr Anzio Series Range hood.

Client Calgary Soho

Elle Peters Design

Photo by Jamie Anholt
Mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Traditional Cherry Kitchen with Glaze

JC Huffman Cabinetry

For this kitchen, stylish cabinetry offers great latitude in creating a relaxed lifestyle. The best of traditional styling, the raised panel mitered door provides an elegant feel, shown in cherry wood, creating the perfect visual backdrop to the white island. Cabinetry is completed with Sienna Bordeaux granite. Create your everyday paradise with JC Huffman Cabinetry.

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Elephant Skin (structured laminate)
Inspiration for an expansive modern galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Mudroom and Butler's Pantry - Versatile & Function is key

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wanted to utilize this particular area of their home and really give it a function. It has been many things over the years: bonus room, dining area, etc. The kitchen is the natural gathering spot. They wanted to create a space that was an extension of the kitchen for entertaining and serving family and friends. Architect, Cynthia Karegeannes was hired to draw up plans for a mudroom to corral the couple’s two dogs and stash the pet’s leashes, treats, etc. A large butler pantry was imagined with a full size refrigerator, prep sink, dishwasher and custom cabinetry to have items handy for entertaining. Innovative Construction, helped finalize the details and implemented the plans for the new addition. Interior Designer, Beth Weltlich with The House Dressing worked with homeowners, to select materials and finishes to unify the areas of the existing kitchen and the new spaces. A custom banquette was created with room under the staircase so that all of the space could be utilized. Furniture and accessories are still in the works as the homeowners let the area evolve to see exactly what their needs are. A collaborative effort-for sure! The challenges included creating three separate areas (mudroom, banquette and butler pantry) with storage and versatility in one existing space. Having this additional space that was not always utilized, the homeowners feel the new addition will become an integral part of the families' living area.

Stylish Cheltenham Living

Contour

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, black appliances, marble floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, black cabinets and grey floor.

Beautiful Custom Kitchen Upgrade

Marie Stewart Interiors

Because we kept the original granite, I had to come up with a cabinet color that would work with the granite & new waterproof, luxury vinyl plank flooring. I came up with the perfect base and glaze colors - the pictures don't do it justice!

Contemporary Industrial Kitchen and Bath

Nina Williams Interiors

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Recycled Timber | Industrial Style

Smith & Smith Kitchens

Recycled timber flooring has been carefully selected and laid to create a back panel on the island bench. Push to open doors are disguised by the highly featured boards. Natural light floods into this room via skylights and windows letting nature indoors.

Remuera Scandinavian

Du Bois Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian galley kitchen pantry in Auckland with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

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!