Photos by Kristy White.
This is an example of a small country galley kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, slate floors, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Bouldin Creek Courtyard House

Baldridge Architects

Photo: Casey Dunn
Design ideas for a modern galley open plan kitchen in Austin with glass-front cabinets, concrete benchtops, a drop-in sink, red splashback, metal splashback and white appliances.

The Olympia Kitchen

Naked Kitchens

This beautiful contemporary kitchen was created in collaboration with Sophie Robinson for the Ideal Home Show in London. Created in our 80/20 Kitchens range, this kitchen has an oak effect carcass, and is finished in the beautiful Marine Blue by Little Greene. Interior Design by Sophie Robinson. Photographer-Tim Young

Off Grid Mountain Container Home

Tomecek Studio Architecture

Photography by Braden Gunem Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This project questions the need for excessive space and challenges occupants to be efficient. Two shipping containers saddlebag a taller common space that connects local rock outcroppings to the expansive mountain ridge views. The containers house sleeping and work functions while the center space provides entry, dining, living and a loft above. The loft deck invites easy camping as the platform bed rolls between interior and exterior. The project is planned to be off-the-grid using solar orientation, passive cooling, green roofs, pellet stove heating and photovoltaics to create electricity.

North Hollywood Kitchen

LA Dwelling Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Mark Lizotte's Warehouse Home Conversion

Caesarstone Australia

Australian rock music legend Mark Lizotte (aka Diesel) and wife Jep have recently completed converting 700m2 of derelict Sydney warehouse space into an open plan, modern and functional home featuring an impressive Caesarstone London Grey kitchen island measuring almost five metres long!

Kensington Kitchen

Tim Wood Limited

This elegant, classic painted kitchen was designed and made by Tim Wood to act as the hub of this busy family house in Kensington, London. The kitchen has many elements adding to its traditional charm, such as Shaker-style peg rails, an integrated larder unit, wall inset spice racks and a limestone floor. A richly toned iroko worktop adds warmth to the scheme, whilst honed Nero Impala granite upstands feature decorative edging and cabinet doors take on a classic style painted in Farrow & Ball's pale powder green. A decorative plasterer was even hired to install cornicing above the wall units to give the cabinetry an original feel. But despite its homely qualities, the kitchen is packed with top-spec appliances behind the cabinetry doors. There are two large fridge freezers featuring icemakers and motorised shelves that move up and down for improved access, in addition to a wine fridge with individually controlled zones for red and white wines. These are teamed with two super-quiet dishwashers that boast 30-minute quick washes, a 1000W microwave with grill, and a steam oven with various moisture settings. The steam oven provides a restaurant quality of food, as you can adjust moisture and temperature levels to achieve magnificent flavours whilst retaining most of the nutrients, including minerals and vitamins. The La Cornue oven, which is hand-made in Paris, is in brushed nickel, stainless steel and shiny black. It is one of the most amazing ovens you can buy and is used by many top Michelin rated chefs. It has domed cavity ovens for better baking results and makes a really impressive focal point too. Completing the line-up of modern technologies are a bespoke remote controlled extractor designed by Tim Wood with an external motor to minimise noise, a boiling and chilled water dispensing tap and industrial grade waste disposers on both sinks. Designed, hand built and photographed by Tim Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen

EmV Design Build

Robin Stancliff photo credits. This kitchen had a complete transformation, and now it is beautiful, bright, and much more accessible! To accomplish my goals for this kitchen, I had to completely demolish the walls surrounding the kitchen, only keeping the attractive exposed load bearing posts and the HVAC system in place. I also left the existing pony wall, which I turned into a breakfast area, to keep the electric wiring in place. A challenge that I encountered was that my client wanted to keep the original Saltillo tile that gives her home it’s Southwestern flair, while having an updated kitchen with a mid-century modern aesthetic. Ultimately, the vintage Saltillo tile adds a lot of character and interest to the new kitchen design. To keep things clean and minimal, all of the countertops are easy-to-clean white quartz. Since most of the cooking will be done on the new induction stove in the breakfast area, I added a uniquely textured three-dimensional backsplash to give a more decorative feel. Since my client wanted the kitchen to be disability compliant, we put the microwave underneath the counter for easy access and added ample storage space beneath the counters rather than up high. With a full view of the surrounding rooms, this new kitchen layout feels very open and accessible. The crisp white cabinets and wall color is accented by a grey island and updated lighting throughout. Now, my client has a kitchen that feels open and easy to maintain while being safe and useful for people with disabilities.

Frenchman's Creek

Trilogy Construction Company

This is an example of a traditional galley open plan kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and with island.

Contemporary Kitchen

Photo of a contemporary galley kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, metallic splashback, panelled appliances and metal splashback.

Hartford Remodel

Stuart Sampley Architect

Ryann Ford Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

East London House

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Kimba's House

Kate Mountstephens Architecture+Heritage

Photography: Robert Walsh @robertwphoto Builder: Siltala Constructions, www.siltalaconstructions.com.au
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Reston Apartment Photo Shoot

Keiana Photography

Keith Miller from Keiana
Mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, brown splashback, metal splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Merchant Point

Urban Design Group, LLC

This is an example of a contemporary galley separate kitchen in Baltimore with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Converted Church, Upper Black Eddy

Odell Painting

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional galley separate kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, copper benchtops, grey splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and red floor.

Park Street

Ken Gutmaker Architectural Photography

Sarah Willmer Architect Ken Gutmaker Photos
Contemporary galley kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, metallic splashback and metal splashback.

Townhouse Kitchens

Big D Home Services, LLC

Full Package Media
This is an example of a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Statement Ranges

Keith's Appliances

Large modern galley separate kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors and with island.

Piedmont Residence

Carlton Edwards

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Galley Kitchen with Metal 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!