Hastings Landing, Hastings-on- Hudson, NY

Every detail of this kitchen design was carefully planned to highlight the beautiful home it lives in. Light Gray shaker cabinets make the perfect ground for the champagne bronze hardware and waterfall edge quartz countertop.

Kitchen Remodel | Yardley, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

We took an old and outdated design and created a nice a bright kitchen. We focused on adding new cabinets, new countertops, a backsplash, and new paint to bring this kitchen back to life.

Dunnington St. Renovation

Adaptive Building Solutions

MichaelChristiePhotography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Detroit with a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Happy Blue/White Home

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Photos by Kris Palen
This is an example of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lewis bathroom

brittanysdesign

What happens when you combine an amazingly trusting client, detailed craftsmanship by MH Remodeling and a well orcustrated design? THIS BEAUTY! A uniquely customized main level remodel with little details in every knock and cranny!

Cozy Comfortable Rustic Modern

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

We re-designed a rustic lodge home for a client that moved from The Bay Area. This home needed a refresh to take out some of the abundance of lodge feeling and wood. We balanced the space with painted cabinets that complimented the wood beam ceiling. Our client said it best - Bonnie’s design of our kitchen and fireplace beautifully transformed our 14-year old custom home, taking it from a dysfunctional rustic and outdated look to a beautiful cozy and comfortable style. Design and Cabinetry Signature Designs Kitchen Bath

Alaska Vacation Home

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors (NMI, LLC.)

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
This is an example of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Chicago with concrete benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and multiple islands.

Bardon Garden House

Arcke Pty Ltd

Open plan dining and kitchen with plywood cabinetry, recycled blackbutt kitchen island. The kitchen snug creates an intimate space to interact with the family. Photos : M Kennedy

Extension & Renovation in Ainslie, ACT

Built By Drew

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen pantry in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a drop-in sink, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and white benchtop.

GTMadhouse

Maytree Studios

Mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, yellow splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

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Amy Pearson Design

Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Wellington

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional galley open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

City Beach

Glenda Roff

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Perth with an integrated sink, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

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Amy Pearson Design

Two-Tone Kitchen in Rollingwood, TX

Paper Moon Painting

We painted the upper cabinets in Benjamin Moore's "Stonington Gray", and the lowers in Benjamin Moore "Hale Navy", in this updated kitchen in Rollingwood, TX.

Elegant Farmhouse

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Expansive country galley open plan kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Projet Malard, Architecte d'intérieurs : Carla Lopez & Margaux Meza

Transition Interior Design

shoootin
This is an example of a scandinavian galley kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and beige floor.

Kitchen

Hill Swift Architect, pllc

Mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Houston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Contemporary Kitchen

Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with grey cabinets, white splashback, cement tiles, stainless steel appliances, no island, beaded inset cabinets, quartz benchtops, cement tile splashback, grey floor and white benchtop.

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Galley Kitchen with Cement Tile Splashback 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!