Open kitchen with custom cabinets, open beam ceiling
Photo of an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Los Angeles, Sweetzer - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan 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 multi-coloured floor.

Casa Gioia | 100 MQ

L2 Architettura Studio

Inspiration for an expansive modern galley open plan kitchen in Rome with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tiles, a peninsula, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Mermaid Haven

Gina Drago Design

The only popcorn left in this place is "Fishers Popcorn"! The first order of business - eliminate the caked on popcorn walls and ceiling, no easy task! Second - design a functional eat-in kitchen with what little wall space was available. Third - Lighting! It was important to have more cabinet storage, trash can pull out, an actual silverware drawer and of course a coffee bar. To keep it budget friendly I kept the existing refrigerator and dishwasher and replaced the bulky range and micro hood with a peninsula configuration. I decided to use copper lighting and accents as opposed to the predictable silver or gold. I think it really pops off the harbor blue cabinets and gives a subtle, feminine, mermaid feel. To top this kitchen off right, a scale tile backsplash and Quartz Borghini countertops with waterfalls were installed. Backsplash/Counters: American Granite, Bishopville, MD Photography: Ricky Johnson, Fenwick Island, DE Dining Set/Sleeper Sofa: Casual Designs Furniture, Heidi Rae Ocean City, MD

Spanish Modern Kitchen Remodel

Wilder Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Grassland Street, Rouse Hill

Homes On Trend - Property Styling

Inspiration for a small transitional galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Maison C+S

CAMILLE EVIN ARCHITECTURE

Jours & Nuits © 2018 Houzz
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Nantes with a farmhouse sink, black cabinets, wood benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, cement tiles and with island.

Industrial Dark Green Kitchen with a Vintage Twist

Sustainable Kitchens

View of an L-shaped kitchen with a central island in a side return extension in a Victoria house which has a sloping glazed roof. The shaker style cabinets with beaded frames are painted in Little Greene Obsidian Green. The handles a brass d-bar style. The worktop on the perimeter units is Iroko wood and the island worktop is honed, pencil veined Carrara marble. A single bowel sink sits in the island with a polished brass tap with a rinse spout. Vintage Holophane pendant lights sit above the island. The black painted sash windows are surrounded by non-bevelled white metro tiles with a dark grey grout. A Wolf gas hob sits above double Neff ovens with a black, Falcon extractor hood over the hob. The flooring is hexagon shaped, cement encaustic tiles. Black Anglepoise wall lights give directional lighting. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

Quail Ridge

CRC Builders Inc.

Open kitchen with custom cabinets, open beam ceiling
Design ideas for an expansive country galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, cement tiles, multiple islands, grey floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Wood Veneer Kitchen Cabinet Collection By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

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

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

Photo of 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.

Design Desires in this IKEA kitchen

INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN

One of the other design desires was to give the space a sleek, modern look by picking the right cabinet door styles from IKEA. “I definitely wanted this kitchen to have timeless style, be highly functional and require very little maintenance,” Todd says. He ended up selecting brown VOXTORP and white RINGHULT cabinet fronts, and light gray BROKHULT drawer fronts to complement the walnut-style SEKTION cabinets. “The VOXTORP was a brand-new front that had come out after working with IKD. There were no good examples of completed kitchens to look at since it was so new, but they turned out way better than I expected!” he says. The cabinets are complemented by stainless steel GREVSTA toe kicks and light-colored quartz countertops, which were supplied from a vendor through the contractor.

Heaton Road

Butterfield Architecture

A modern kitchen design, flooded with natural light from the sky lights above and the asymmetric glazing. With everything considered including where the clients would keep their cook books and photos.

Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment

Cuisinella Paris 11 République

Cuisinella Paris 11 Référence Cuisinella : Light Jet Blanc Brillant Caisson : Chene Honey Poignée intégrée : Jet Plan de travail : Chene Honey & blanc brillant Crédit photo : Agence Meero

Los Angeles, Sweetzer - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional galley open plan 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 multi-coloured 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.

LBI Remodel

One Lane Homes Design & Build

Mid-sized transitional galley kitchen pantry in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kithen in Montreal

Groupe Bouda

Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Montreal with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement tiles, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Banchik Residence- Kitchen Remodel

So Cal Builders & Design

Complete remodeling of existing galley kitchen, including new flooring, cabinets and countertop.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, cement tiles, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Moderne Villa mit Skybar, Weinkeller und großzügiger Wohnküche

Rabe Innenausbau

Edle Wohnküche mit Kochinsel und einer rückwärtigen Back-Kitchen hinter der satinierten Glasschiebetür. Arbeitsflächen mit Silvertouch-Edelstahl Oberflächen und charaktervollen Asteiche-Oberflächen. Ausgestattet mit Premium-Geräten von Miele und Bora für ein Kocherlebnis auf höchstem Niveau. Planung, Ausführung und Montage aus einer Hand: rabe-innenausbau © Silke Rabe

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!