Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

The wood ceiling and htimber rafters create a pattern and color composition The

Darek Shapiro / Environmental Architecture LLC

The Island is the center of gravity here. The trusses create lot of conversation as they are a much lighter feeling than wood and they are more playful.

Farmhouse Modern

Kirk Design and Construction

This is an example of a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Paris 5ème

SoLeo

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Cammeray Apartment

Aurae

Cammeray Apartment is an interior renovation of the internal living spaces, including the Kitchen, :Living, Dining and Study. Apartment living is tight, but this design created maximum storage whilst making the spaces seem much larger through integrated joinery.

Buffalo Dr Kitchen Remodel

LIBERTY DESIGN + BUILD

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

White Kitchen with Blue Bar Area

CabAve

Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

White Kitchens #3

dsk Kitchens

Chantilly Lace cabinets paired with Cambria's Hadley quartz
This is an example of a mid-sized galley kitchen in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops and blue benchtop.

White & Blue Kitchen - Stuart

Kitchen, Bath & Home Design

Homecrest Cabinetry; Kitchen Perimeter - Hardwood Painted Darwyn Door style, Alpine Kitchen Island - Hardwood Painted Darwyn Door Style, Poolhouse Natural Stone - Blue Dolomite Countertops

Contemporary Farmhouse New Build

User

This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

コの字型の吹き抜けのある家

OKAMURA工房株式会社

背面カップボードはネイビーオークに木目を組み合わせてインダストリアルに。辷出し窓を開けると心地よい風が通り抜けます。
Design ideas for a galley open plan kitchen in Other with medium hardwood floors, blue benchtop and wallpaper.

Farmhouse Modern

Kirk Design and Construction

Inspiration for a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Buff Orpington Project

SpaceTurtle Construction

Design ideas for a small traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Light Filled Kitchen Extension

The Open Plan - Interior Design

Extension for eco kitchen with painted wood cabinets, recycled glass worktops and Oak flooring.
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, porcelain splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, blue benchtop and vaulted.

1970's Kitchen Remodel

Massey Interiors

This is a typical 1970's kitchen, dark, laminate counters, soffits above the small cabinets. difficult floor plan.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

Ample storage either side and behind the range keeps everything at the cook's finger tips. A Kitchen That Works LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a double-bowl sink, multiple islands, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Sky-Town at Silo Point

Turner Design Firm

Silo Point constructed a group of exceptional 2-story townhouses on top of a 10-story parking structure. Recently, we had the opportunity to renovate one of these unique homes. Our renovation work included replacing the flooring, remodeling the kitchen, opening up the stairwell, and renovating the master bathroom, all of which have added significant resale value to the property. As a final touch, we selected some stunning artwork and furnishings to complement the new look.

Sink and backsplash detail

Chermak Construction, Inc.

Detail photo of farmhouse sink and mosaic tile backsplash
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, laminate floors, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Une cuisine tout en douceur - extension et rénovation

Atelier Philibert

Avant: la cuisine datait des années 50 et nécessitait une rénovation complète.
Design ideas for a large transitional galley separate kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Scharnhausen

Küchenhaus Basler

FW
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Stuttgart with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Galley Kitchen with Blue Benchtop 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!