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!

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

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

Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Sonja Quintero
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and vinyl floors.

French + Tye
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

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 in Small NYC railroad Apartment. Joanne Tall
Small traditional galley kitchen pantry in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Joanna Fanfa
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, cement tile splashback and grey floor.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

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.

Loving the open concept kitchen. The blues and white cabinets, paired with the brass metal is absolute stunning
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, painted wood floors, with island, orange floor and white benchtop.

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.

Michael Hunter Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Photo of a mid-sized galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with wood benchtops, blue splashback, blue floor, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, cement tile splashback, ceramic floors and no island.

Design ideas for a large transitional galley kitchen pantry in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, cement tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

French + Tye
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

The appliances in this kitchen are Sub-Zero and Wolf. The island countertop is a vein cut Montclair Danby Marble. Its defined veining provides a striking contrast to the clean lines of the cabinetry. The surround cabinetry countertops are a honed black pearl granite, and the backsplash was created using Nanda Series 3x6 bright white ceramic subway tile with white grout. Photography by Lance Holloway.