Clean lines, minimalistic meets classic were my client’s admiration. The growing family required a balance between, a large functioning interior and to design a focal point to the main hub of the home. A soft palette layered with fresh whites, large slabs of intricate marbles, planked blonde timber floors and matt black fittings allow for seamless integration into the home’s interior. Cabinetry compliments the expansive length of the kitchen and adjoining scullery, whilst simplicity of the design provides impact to the home.

Hanover Ave. Whole House Remodel - Kitchen

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

An wall of storage is an enviable bonus. The floating shelves are walnut. The island is a custom piece fabricated by Governor's Architectural Antiques in Richmond, VA, and features and industrial base and a reclaimed bowling lane wood top. GE Profile appliances. Yellow pine floor. Note the trap door to the basement peaking out form under the floor cloth in the foreground. The glass doors in the background were custom made by Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. The modified Shaker-style cabinets are from our Luxor Collection line, custom color matched to Sherwin Williams Subtle Beige.

Evergreen

The Glade Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Lato Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Granger, Indiana

Flooret

Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Photo of a mid-sized modern galley eat-in kitchen in Indianapolis with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, yellow floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Red Dog Interiors LLC

Mid-sized country galley open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and black benchtop.

Franklin Street High Rise Interior

Kaplan Architects, AIA

New custom design kitchen and breakfast banquette with a combination of stainless steel cabinets and painted wood cabinets. Mitchell Shenker, Photography

Black and White Kitchen

Jag Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island and yellow floor.

Surry Hills

Kitchen Envy - Custom Kitchens

This featured project is manufactured and installed by Kitchen Envy. Whilst Kitchen Envy did a lot of cabinetry within the project, their feature items are the contemporary kitchen and entrance cabinetry. The project is an example of contemporary design, with flat mat doors used to create a seamless look, and subtle feature handles to create interest.

Bicton Home 2

Western Cabinets

Spalding Drive, Marietta

S&L Total Renovations, LLC

Nice Split level home in Marietta. Full Renovation project
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, travertine splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and yellow floor.

Red for Passion

H Architecture

A 750mm wide chefs oven for the keen cook.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Auckland with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Duggan

EA Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional galley kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

Henderson Before

VL Builders

Diamond Alder Montgomery Black Forest cabinets, NuStone Catamount Counertops, Faux Beams, Red Oak Floors
Inspiration for a large transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Denver with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

North Park Kitchen

Foster Hill Design

Inspiration for a small transitional galley separate kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, no island, yellow floor and white benchtop.

South Tampa Custom Kitchen

Creative Image Kitchen & Bath

Dominick Pagano
Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Villa Roselyn

Hsu McCullough

Kitchen with outdoor dining at left. Photo by Clark Dugger
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and yellow floor.

Piedmont Addition and Reconfiguration

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Remodeled kitchen in the expanded house
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley separate kitchen in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and yellow floor.

Modern New-Build In Fort Langley With Mid-Century Influences

Interior Solutions Design Group Inc.

The blue "projection boxes" in the living room built-in are the same blue as the colourful kitchen cabinets. This use of colour unifies the space and creates balance for the eye.

Dinette nook

Braden Construction, Inc.

1950’s Mid-Century Modern Home. The new kitchen design features contemporary laminate cabinetry and countertops, ceramic backsplash, island with room for seating and a new dinette nook with built-in banquette. Refridgerator matches countertops and cabinets.

Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT

Joseph Sepot Architects

The light-filled galley kitchen is enhanced by a centrally located island that provides additional work surface and a spot for casual eat-in dining. Dennis M. Carbo Photography

Galley Kitchen with Yellow Floor 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!