This is an example of a large country galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and grey benchtop.

The Best of the Galley Kitchen

Creative Living

Wellborn Premier Prairie Maple Shaker Doors, Bleu Color, Amerock Satin Brass Bar Pulls, Delta Satin Brass Touch Faucet, Kraus Deep Undermount Sik, Gray Quartz Countertops, GE Profile Slate Gray Matte Finish Appliances, Brushed Gold Light Fixtures, Floor & Decor Printed Porcelain Tiles w/ Vintage Details, Floating Stained Shelves for Coffee Bar, Neptune Synergy Mixed Width Water Proof San Marcos Color Vinyl Snap Down Plank Flooring, Brushed Nickel Outlet Covers, Zline Drop in 30" Cooktop, Rev-a-Shelf Lazy Susan, Double Super Trash Pullout, & Spice Rack, this little Galley has it ALL!

Sandbanks

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Inspiration for a large beach style l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Templestowe Kitchen

The Kitchen Design Centre

Designer: Corey Johnson: Photographer: Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large country u-shaped separate kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with a pop of orange

Cory Connor Designs

This is an example of a large transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

The Surrey Kitchen by deVOL

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Painted Kitchen

Clachan Wood

Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, beige splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, no island and multi-coloured floor.

Shaw Row House Remodel

AllenBuilt, Inc.

Allen Russ Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island and granite benchtops.

The Warren

Insignia Homes

Spacious kitchen with island and stainless appliances
Traditional kitchen in Grand Rapids with soapstone benchtops, coloured appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and black benchtop.

Sigma Chi Bungalow Kitchen Remodel

Juniper Ridge Designs LLC

Cletus Kuhn
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Albuquerque with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, linoleum floors and a peninsula.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a large contemporary galley kitchen in Surrey with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, with island, grey floor, black benchtop, vaulted, an undermount sink and medium wood cabinets.

Beach Bungalow

User

This is an example of a beach style u-shaped kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Provo Interior Remodel

Robison Home Builders

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, no island and grey floor.

New Jersey Shore Craftsman

threshold interiors

This cute cottage, one block from the beach, had not been updated in over 20 years. The homeowners finally decided that it was time to renovate after scrapping the idea of tearing the home down and starting over. Amazingly, they were able to give this house a fresh start with our input. We completed a full kitchen renovation and addition and updated 4 of their bathrooms. We added all new light fixtures, furniture, wallpaper, flooring, window treatments and tile. The mix of metals and wood brings a fresh vibe to the home. We loved working on this project and are so happy with the outcome! Photographed by: James Salomon

Cotswold Chapel Kitchen

Sustainable Kitchens

Base cabinets contrast perfectly in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe with the oak worktops and shelving- all attached to slate wall tiles that marry perfectly with the limestone flooring. The Farrow & Ball Chappell Green on the wall cabinets is illuminated by the LED strip light. A cream Rayburn with tray space to the right provides warmth for Toffee the dog.

Washington Park

DLH Inc

Photo of a traditional eat-in kitchen in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, coloured appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Listed Townhouse

Studio Indigo

Andrew Beasley
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Contemporary Grey Kitchen

Tom Howley

The Hartford collection is an inspired modern update on the classic Shaker style kitchen. Designed with simplicity in mind, the kitchens in this range have a universal appeal that never fails to delight. Each kitchen is beautifully proportioned, with an unerring focus on scale that ensures the final result is flawless. The impressive island adds much needed extra storage and work surface space, perfect for busy family living. Placed in the centre of the kitchen, it creates a hub for friends and family to gather. A large Kohler sink, with Perrin & Rowe taps creates a practical prep area and because it’s positioned between the Aga and fridge it creates an ideal work triangle.

A Classic Country Kitchen By Burlanes

burlanes interiors

A light-filled extension on a country cottage transformed a small kitchen into a bigger family functional and sociable space. Our clients love their beautiful country cottage located in the countryside on the edge of Canterbury but needed more space. They built an extension and Burlanes were commissioned to created a country style kitchen that maintained the integrity of the property with some elegant modern additions.

Hampton Style kitchen at Sherwood

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This gorgeous Hampton Style kitchen is the central part of this Sherwood bungalow Queenslander. Great for t\entertaining as it opens out to the outdoor entertaining area and family room and dining room. Features ample storage solutions.Features Smart Stone Athena benchtop with shaker style 2pac doors

Kitchen with Shaker Cabinets and Coloured Appliances 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!