A close up view to the multi-function coffee bar and pantry which features: -A custom slide out Stainless Steel top extension -Lighted pull-out pantry storage -waterproof engineered quartz top for the coffee station. -Topped with lighted glass cabinets. -Custom Non_Beaded Inset Cabinetry by Plain & Fancy. cabinet finish: matte black

Highlands Ranch Sleek Transitional Kitchen

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Omega Cabinets: Puritan door style, Pearl White Paint, Paint MDF door Heartwood: Alder Wood, Stained with Glaze (floating shelves, island, hood)
Photo of a large transitional galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Pendants

Coastal Signature Homes

Tom Jenkins Photography
Mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen | Two-Tone Cabinets | Cambria Quartz | Arabesque Marble Backsplash

WREEDONE ("re-done")

This customer wanted to completely update the kitchen making it more modern, in preparation for possibly selling it in the next few years. The design, which included two-tone base and upper cabinets, Cambria SummerHill Quartz, chrome cabinet hardware, arabesque marble backsplash tile, and undercabinet lighting made the final product simply stellar!

Miami Beach Modern Condo

Kay Story Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor, white appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Walnut, Marble Kitchen Manhattan

MCKB

Costas Picadas
Inspiration for a mid-sized country galley eat-in kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Whitewing

AFT Construction

High Res Media
Inspiration for an expansive transitional galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Robsart Avenue

Robbins Architecture

Steve Hall- Hedrich Blessing
Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen in Chicago with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, marble splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Nakan Craftsman | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | FL

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Weather House

Mihaly Slocombe

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Jewel box Brooklyn brownstone kitchen

reBuild Workshop

The new widened and reconfigured kitchen is the jewel piece of the house. Among other things, it features quarried marble countertops and backsplash, as well as custom wood cabinetry.

Appartement Martyrs

Source Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in Paris with marble benchtops, marble splashback, panelled appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Manor Avenue

OEB Architects

Bespoke kitchen by Sebastian Cox, with marble worktops and exposed ceiling joists and strut work
Photo of a contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and black appliances.

Modern Home + Studio

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Project Clark Ave Restoration

Chelsea Design Company

Dark Stained Cabinets with Honed Danby Marble Counters & Exposed Brick to give an aged look. Diamond Marble Backsplash, Brass Sconces & a Farmhouse Sink.

Gerrard-Coxwell Whole Home

Carter Fox Design Build

Carter Fox Renovations was hired to do a complete renovation of this semi-detached home in the Gerrard-Coxwell neighbourhood of Toronto. The main floor was completely gutted and transformed - most of the interior walls and ceilings were removed, a large sliding door installed across the back, and a small powder room added. All the electrical and plumbing was updated and new herringbone hardwood installed throughout. Upstairs, the bathroom was expanded by taking space from the adjoining bedroom. We added a second floor laundry and new hardwood throughout. The walls and ceiling were plaster repaired and painted, avoiding the time, expense and excessive creation of landfill involved in a total demolition. The clients had a very clear picture of what they wanted, and the finished space is very liveable and beautifully showcases their style. Photo: Julie Carter

Carnegie Hill Residence - Gut Renovation

DesignbyRuchi

DesignbyRUCHI designed this galley kitchen maximizing storage and counter top space. We gave the homeowners many drawers and cabinets for all their kitchen essentials. We also designed an eat in bar area looking out the window with yellow bar stools. We came up with appliance package combining high end brands including Monogram and Thermador with custom panels. For material and finishes we used white cabinetry to make this long kitchen feel airy and big. We grounded it with a charcoal tile and laid it in a herringbone pattern. We matched the herringbone tile pattern in the custom marble backsplash. White quartz countertop with stainless hardware, undermount sink complete this very neutral kitchen. The barstools in the eat in area were the real opportunity to add a pop of color. As we completed the project in April, we wanted to add a hint of spring in the kitchen.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Kitchen

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style galley eat-in kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Presidio Heights Remodel

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Another oversized pendant sheds light over the modern dining table and chairs. With a diameter of thirty-six inches, it is a stunning statement piece. Above the stove, a calacatta marble backsplash is an elegant, providing added texture to the space.

Woodway Residence

Floisand Studio

photo credit: Benjamin Benschneider/The Seattle Times
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, marble splashback, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Galley Kitchen with Marble 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!