Cucina con isola
Country galley kitchen in Florence with a farmhouse sink, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, orange floor and exposed beam.

Shipton

Visbeen Architects

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, shiplap splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, red floor, white benchtop and no island.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Think Construction

This is an example of a country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, white splashback, red floor and brown benchtop.

Bernard Residence - Lafayette, LA

Entre Nous Design

Chad Chenier
Mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in New Orleans with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and brown floor.

Don Gaspar

Tierra Concepts

Photo of a large traditional galley separate kitchen in Albuquerque with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island, black floor and soapstone benchtops.

French Country at its Finest!

THE COTTAGE

French Country Cabinetry by Bentwood Cabinetry. Photography by Mary Ann Elston
This is an example of a galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brick floors.

Rustic Farmhouse Apartment

Allen+Killcoyne Architects

Photo of a mid-sized country galley separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and red floor.

Thorp White Inset Kitchen 15449

THORCRAFT Custom Kitchens

Photo of a small country galley kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops and brick floors.

Mountain Condo Renovation

Donna McKnight Interiors

This is an example of a large country galley separate kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island and brown floor.

Morningside Kitchen

Dove Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors, a peninsula and white benchtop.

Gabriel Builders

Gabriel Builders Inc.

Wonderful Kitchen and Breakfast room overlooking pool. Floors are from France, custom made cabinetry, plaster walls, and state of the art appliances
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Other with panelled appliances, wood benchtops, brick floors, a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, multiple islands and beige floor.

Lake Windermere

Lubelska Ltd

This is an example of a country galley open plan kitchen in Other with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, panelled appliances, brick floors and with island.

Interior Design Scheme and Sensitive Extension to Regency Property

Lathams

As part of a full interior design package, Lathams designed a modern shaker style kitchen for this regency style property in Hampstead.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separate kitchen in London with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, brick floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Beautiful Kitchen Remodel

Miles-Richmond, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brick floors and a peninsula.

El Gancho Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, a peninsula, red floor and beige benchtop.

Historic Old Town Alexandria-Kitchen remodel

User

Small transitional galley separate kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors and no island.

Thorp White Inset Kitchen 15449

THORCRAFT Custom Kitchens

Looking for an antique charm? This kitchen has it! A combination of the right materials, colors, and furniture, makes this remodeled space blend well with the rest of this 19th century home.

Kitchens

Kitchens and Baths by K.A.B.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, white floor and brick floors.

University Park, Dallas, TX

Mike Healey Photography

Design and build by RPCD, Inc. All images © 2017 Mike Healey Productions, Inc.
This is an example of a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary Spanish Kitchen

Erika Bruder Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, brick floors, no island, beige floor and white splashback.

Galley Kitchen with Brick Floors 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!