Inspiration for a large contemporary galley kitchen in Perth with black cabinets, granite benchtops, with island, black benchtop, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ferrymans Project

Lynda MacDonald Interior Design

Contemporary galley kitchen in Gold Coast - Tweed with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and white benchtop.

TOWNHOUSE LUXURY IN DULWICH/RESIDANCE 2

Claridge Construction

Design ideas for a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, red splashback, brick splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

New Build Transitional Style Kitchen

Svelte Kitchens

This kitchen was a perfect blend of modern and traditional. Shaker doors contrasting with modern fixtures gave the space the timeless elegance the client wanted.

Kingswood Residence

MH-YL Studio

Contemporary take on a traditional shaker style kitchen with reeded glass doors, timber accents and large island.
Inspiration for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Balwyn Townhouses

R ARCHITECTURE

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Traditional Kitchen

Large traditional galley separate kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and recessed-panel cabinets.

Kirkland, Kitchen

TBH Sterling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Portland Heights Neely House

The Works

Inspiration for a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and quartz benchtops.

Pacific Heights Residence

Martinkovic Milford Architects

©Scott Hargis Photo
Traditional galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Kitchen

Wellborn + Wright

Reclaimed, smooth oak flooring - hand sanded, wax finish - and reclaimed "hit and miss" barn siding by Wellborn + Wright. Photo Cred: Kip Dawkins Photography

【リノベ】K PROJECT, TOKYO

Authentic Collection

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Tokyo with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A tiny kitchen that was redone with what we all wish for storage, storage and more storage. The design dilemma was how to incorporate the existing flooring and wallpaper the client wanted to preserve. The kitchen is a combo of both traditional and transitional element thus becoming a neat eclectic kitchen. The wood finish cabinets are natural Alder wood with a clear finish while the main portion of the kitchen is a fantastic olive-green finish. for a cleaner look the countertop quartz has been used for the backsplash as well. This way no busy grout lines are present to make the kitchen feel heavier and busy.

Coastal Mediterranean Remodel

Lola Interiors

Photo: Jessie Preza Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Jacksonville with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

This is an example of a large beach style galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Lakeview Home

New Style Cabinets

Contemporary galley kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Family home with new kitchen and dining!

In Detail Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional galley kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Detroit with white splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, stone slab splashback and brown floor.

Lodholz

Sterling Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Galley Kitchen with Dark Hardwood 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!