Design ideas for a large country galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey floor, white splashback, timber splashback, cement tiles, no island and white benchtop.

Mellons Bay Residence - Kitchen

Melanie Sa'u Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey benchtop.

Waverton Project

Kitchen Elegance

What was once a confused mixture of enclosed rooms, has been logically transformed into a series of well proportioned spaces, which seamlessly flow between formal, informal, living, private and outdoor activities. Opening up and connecting these living spaces, and increasing access to natural light has permitted the use of a dark colour palette. The finishes combine natural Australian hardwoods with synthetic materials, such as Dekton porcelain and Italian vitrified floor tiles

Réhabilitation et restructuration d'un appartement familial

Madame Prune

Cuisine Carreaux ciment Carodeco
This is an example of a small contemporary galley separate kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black floor, white benchtop, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles and no island.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of a perimeter run of shaker style kitchen cabinets with beaded frames painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. with double integrated Neff ovens. A Wolf gas hobs sits in an Iroko wood worktop. White flat, matt metro tiles with dark grey grout fill the wall with a black Falcon extractor hood. An Anglepoise back wall light adds directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Un ancien atelier transformé en maison familiale - Projet La Fayette

Mon Concept Habitation

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and with island.

North West London

HIGH END KITCHEN LTD

This is an example of an expansive contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, cement tiles, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, white splashback and panelled appliances.

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Kitchen Cabinet Finishing in Resin

Unravel Design

Contemporary Italian kitchen cabinet in resin by Zampieri Cucine. Resin is hand-applied to create a rustic and yet sleek look. Lots of storage space with custom shelving.

Pacific Northwest Tudor

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Ostego - Valley Eclectic

CJS Woodworking & Design

Photo: Ted Broden
This is an example of a beach style galley kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Monmouth Street

Design Build - California

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley separate kitchen in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and grey floor.

Los Feliz Colorful Kitchen Renovation

22 INTERIORS

Photo by Amy Bartlam
Photo of a small eclectic galley kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, multi-coloured floor, white benchtop and cement tiles.

Gayborhood Double Trinity

Hivemind Construction

This is an example of an eclectic galley kitchen in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beige cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, blue floor and white benchtop.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, cement tile splashback, with island, grey floor, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, panelled appliances, cement tiles and grey benchtop.

Bribie Island

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

Large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, beige benchtop, medium wood cabinets, black splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Los Angeles, Sweetzer - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island and yellow floor.

La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley separate kitchen with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, green floor, white benchtop and recessed.

Inspiration for a large modern galley open plan kitchen in Copenhagen with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, panelled appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and blue benchtop.

Galley Kitchen with Cement Tiles 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!