This home's plentiful views of San Diego Bay provided much inspiration for the colors, tones and textures in this kitchen. Design details include porcelain tile backsplash, soapstone countertops, floating wood shelves and a custom butcher block top for the island.

ЖК Розмарин

Anastasia Kovalchuk

Photo of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Moscow with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Stockbridge

ZAC and ZAC - Photography

Ⓒ ZAC+ZAC
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement de 72m2

SHK Architecture & Intérieurs

This is an example of a contemporary galley kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Holland Park House

Liddicoat & Goldhill

This house lies on a mid-century modern estate in Holland Park by celebrated architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. Built in 1966, the estate features red brick terraces with integrated garages and generous communal gardens. The project included a rear extension in matching brick, internal refurbishment and new landscaping. Original internal partitions were removed to create flexible open plan living spaces. A new winding stair is finished in powder coated steel and oak. This compact stair results in significant additional useable floor area on each level. The rear extension at ground floor creates a kitchen and social space, with a large frameless window allowing new views of the side garden. White oiled oak flooring provides a clean contemporary finish, while reflecting light deep into the room. Dark blue ceramic tiles in the garden draw inspiration from the original tiles at the entrance to each house. Bold colour highlights continue in the kitchen units, new stair and the geometric tiled bathroom. At first floor, a flexible space can be separated with sliding doors to create a study, play room and a formal reception room overlooking the garden. The study is located in the original shiplap timber clad bay, that cantilevers over the main entrance. The house is finished with a selection of mid-century furniture in keeping with the era. In collaboration with Architecture for London.

Modern Farm House

Paul Lopa Designs

Photo of a large industrial galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Waterman Remodel

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, beige floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Parkbridge Court II

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Warm wood cabinets and floors and colorful orange quartz countertops are a nice paring of materials.
Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and orange 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.

Canyon Lake by CROSS

CROSS

Transitional galley kitchen in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Westlake Moody Modern Duplex

Breathe Design Studio

Completed in 2018, this Westlake Hills duplex designed by Alterstudio Architects underwent a dramatic transformation by mixing light & airy with dark & moody design. The goal of the project was to create a more intimate environment using a more saturated and dramatic palette. Additionally it draws from warmer wood tones such as walnut alongside luxurious textures, particularly in navy, dark grey to emerald green. The end result is a elegant, timeless, and comfortable space conducive to cozying up with a book at the end of a long day. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/moodymodernduplex

Flower Streets

Blackband Design

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Photo of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Contemporary Open Kitchen

Landis Architects | Builders

We designed and built this new kitchen as part of a main floor renovation of this 1891 rowhouse. The kitchen and main floor open plan reflect the homeowner’s contemporary taste, but with a nod to the historic aspect of the home. The clients were especially delighted with our success in achieving a “light and airy” feel. The client wanted to open up the entire floor to increase the amount of natural light that flowed into the main floor of this rowhouse. He also wanted a visual connection from the front entry to the back door. The new kitchen reflects his contemporary style. We flipped the original kitchen and dining room, and removed the walls to make the kitchen central to the floor plan. Moving the original kitchen from the back room to a central location in the floorplan allowed us to: • Place all the storage and appliances on a party wall where no windows would be obscured. • Increase the size of the kitchen and provide better flow for entertaining • Increase natural light by doubling the size of the back window and installing two new windows. A new full-light rear door also allows natural light to flow into the space. HDBros

Modern Kitchens using Cosentino Materials

Silestone by Cosentino

Mark Davis Design - Silestone - Niebla - https://www.cosentino.com/es/colores/silestone/niebla/

White Galley Kitchen from Nobilia

German Kitchen Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Riverside Townhouse

Norcross and Scott

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor, white benchtop and quartz benchtops.

Cheshire Victorian Villa

Fiona Watkins Design Limited

Andy Marshall
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Cheshire with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, coloured appliances, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen extension

SxS Design & Build Ltd

Photography | Simon Maxwell | https://simoncmaxwell.photoshelter.com Artwork | Kristjana Williams | www.kristjanaswilliams.com

Contemporary - Ocean Blvd

D for Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, with island, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, panelled appliances, beige floor and white benchtop.

Knightsbridge House

Kitesgrove Design

Contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Galley Kitchen with Beige Floor 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!