My Houzz: Wanderlust-Fueled Decor in Salt Lake City

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic galley separate kitchen in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, mosaic tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

West Pennant Hills | Traditional Kitchen

Art of Kitchens Pty Ltd

This West Pennant Hills renovation had a two main objectives: to improve the space around the island and reorganise the storage space for greater efficiency. Designer David Bartlett turned his attention to the layout of the room and repositioned a number of elements to enhance the work flow. "We needed to create an efficient work triangle," he says, "and I needed to find a way to include more appliances within the space."

Gold Coast Condo

Buckingham Interiors + Design LTD

Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with a double-bowl sink.

Hundert Residence

Manchester Architects, Inc.

Elegant stair above kitchen space. Brent Moss Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Modern Kitchen with Connection to Loft

Wexhaus Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, black benchtop and vaulted.

The Peir

Action Kitchens

Photo of a transitional galley kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Beach Ave

Schulberg Demkiw Architects

Derek Swalwell
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and stainless steel appliances.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, solid surface countertops, and tile backsplash. Open shelving is used throughout. The wet bar design includes teal grasscloth. The floors are the original 1950's Saltillo tile. A flush mount vent hood has been used to not obstruct the view.

Worthington Kitchen Remodel

Reliance Design Build

Arc Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Columbus with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Whanganui full home interior

Du Bois Design Ltd

Design ideas for a large industrial galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Coburg Frieze

Mihaly Slocombe

Coburg Frieze is a purified design that questions what’s really needed. The interwar property was transformed into a long-term family home that celebrates lifestyle and connection to the owners’ much-loved garden. Prioritising quality over quantity, the crafted extension adds just 25sqm of meticulously considered space to our clients’ home, honouring Dieter Rams’ enduring philosophy of “less, but better”. We reprogrammed the original floorplan to marry each room with its best functional match – allowing an enhanced flow of the home, while liberating budget for the extension’s shared spaces. Though modestly proportioned, the new communal areas are smoothly functional, rich in materiality, and tailored to our clients’ passions. Shielding the house’s rear from harsh western sun, a covered deck creates a protected threshold space to encourage outdoor play and interaction with the garden. This charming home is big on the little things; creating considered spaces that have a positive effect on daily life.

Cozy Nashville Kitchen Before and After

Spring Hill Design and Woodcraft

This is an example of a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

Brilliant in Black

Rochon New York

Clean cut, modern, and magnificent! Rochon custom made black flat panel cabinets and center island set the tone for this open and airy contemporary kitchen and great room. The island lights add a touch of whimsical . The kitchen also features an extra large Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer and wall oven.

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.

Downtown Refresh

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Another angle.
Design ideas for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Goldsmith

Duet Design Group

French Country Farmhouse Kitchen, Photography by Susie Brenner
This is an example of a large country galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and shaker cabinets.

Ojai Modern Garage Conversion into Guesthouse/ ADUkitchen remodel, kitchen desig

Sol Haus Design

The studio has an open plan layout with natural light filtering the space with skylights and french doors to the outside. The kitchen is open to the living area and has plenty of storage.

Character Kitchen

Lazarou Joinery

Oxley 7 doors are painted in Laminex colour "Bayleaf," satin finish. Handles from Furnware. "Varese" D handle Antique brass. Photos by Kristy White.
Small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Classic Thirroul

MANCHE designs

Photo of a beach style galley kitchen in Wollongong with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Our Work

Bakirman Group Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Galley Kitchen with a Double-bowl Sink 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!