Simon Black
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

12180 - Juparana Columbo Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Juparana Columbo Granite, eased edge, single basin, stainless steel, undermount sink.
Design ideas for a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, carpet, no island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Modern New-Build In Fort Langley With Mid-Century Influences

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

The blue "projection boxes" in the living room built-in are the same blue as the colourful kitchen cabinets. This use of colour unifies the space and creates balance for the eye.

アジアンキッチン

This is an example of an asian galley open plan kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

12180 - Juparana Columbo Granite Project

Kitchen Stone Design LLC

Juparana Columbo Granite, eased edge, single basin, stainless steel, undermount sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized galley separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white appliances, carpet, no island, blue floor and blue benchtop.

Beachwood Kitchen

Regency Design + Build

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Cleveland with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, white floor and blue benchtop.

Millennial Makeover

User

An older Germantown home is given a makeover for the new millennium that includes just a hint in Millennial Pink. 21st century amenities like a double oven range, french door refrigerator, and large storage pantry will stand the test of time.

Navy Blue

Ola Jachymiak Studio

The idea was to create functional space with a bit of attitude, to reflect the owner's character. The apartment balances minimalism, industrial furniture (lamps and Bertoia chairs), white brick and kitchen in the style of a "French boulangerie". Open kitchen and living room, painted in white and blue, are separated by the island, which serves as both kitchen table and dining space. Bespoke furniture play an important storage role in the apartment, some of them having double functionalities, like the bench, which can be converted to a bed. The richness of the navy color fills up the apartment, with the contrasting white and touches of mustard color giving that edgy look.

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.

MIcRO Villa

Miro Architetti

Vista dell'ingresso e del divano dalla zona cucina
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Bologna with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, panelled appliances, a peninsula, blue benchtop and grey floor.

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, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and blue benchtop.

Holiday apartment Navigli

User

La cucina era come conformazione molto stretta, l'idea è stata quella di personalizzarla e renderla un ambiente accogliente grazie al colore rosa utilizzato per le pareti e gli accessori in ottone. I mobili cucina sono in stile retrò e rendono l'ambiente particolare ed alternativo rispetto alla solita cucina moderna.

The Cheese

Positive Footprints Pty Ltd

Chi Lu Positive Footprints
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

A harlequin configuration of the peninsula cabinets shows Cherry cabinets with a mocha-gray stain on the kitchen side and Sapele with a bourbon stain on the dining room side. The pull-out pantry to the right of the fridge provides adequate swing space for the refrigerator door. A Kitchen That Works LLC

Merola Tile Backsplash

dRemodeling

Providing light contrast, the stone Merola tile backsplash utilizes light and dark gray tones, all while being set in dark grey grout, complimenting the speckling in the midnight blue granite.

Doulton

T. Scott, Designer

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble floors, with island, beige floor and blue benchtop.

Light Filled Kitchen Extension

The Open Plan - Interior Design

Extension for sustainable kitchen with painted wood cabinets, recycled glass worktops and Oak flooring.
Inspiration 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.

Rockport Cottage Conversion

WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis, LLC

This kitchen design of this Rockport Cottage Conversion uses a blue with a shaker look cabinet. The homeowners selected a blue glass hardware to keep with the modern coastal feel.

Light Filled Kitchen Extension

The Open Plan - Interior Design

Extension for sustainable kitchen with painted wood cabinets, recycled glass worktops and Oak flooring.
This is an example of 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.

From Pandora's Box to Jewel Box - Kitchen

McCabe By Design LLC

The Sapele peninsula provides an efficient separation between the kitchen and dining room in this open plan space. It is also the perfect landing spot for bags of groceries, purses and cellphones (charging station does not show in photo). The 42" counter height on the peninsula provides a privacy screen for dirty dishes from those seated at the dining table as well as a convenient staging area for appetizers and buffet style dining. WestSound Home & Garden

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!