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45 Galley Kitchen Ideas That Are Practical and Chic
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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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Updated on 09/01/22
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Galley kitchens are often seen as dated and cramped, relics from a time before open plan kitchens ruled the day. Inspired by the compact, space-saving kitchens on boats, trains, and planes—in which long, narrow rows of cabinetry and appliances are placed on opposite walls with a central walkway in between them—these efficient spaces are often found in older city apartments and historic homes. Galley kitchens appeal to those who enjoy having a self-contained area for meal prep where everything is located within arm's reach, plus the added benefit of banishing kitchen messes out of sight from the main living space.
Check out these galley kitchen ideas in a range of homes that prove that this classic style can be both practical and surprisingly chic.
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Use Dark Cabinetry
Fantastic Frank
This sleek Stockholm galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank has dark charcoal flat-front European-style cabinetry that creates a chic and cozy grounded feel that sets the cooking area apart from the light and bright main space. A seamlessly built-in oven at eye level makes it easier to keep an eye on things without having to do squats to see if the cake is ready in the narrow space, adding an extra layer of efficiency.
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Go All White
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
This galley-style kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors has crisp white walls, gleaming white backsplash tiles, immaculate white countertops, and all-white cabinetry, open shelving, and appliances, creating a clean, bright backdrop for meal prep. Red accents add a shot of energy, and hardwood flooring adds warmth.
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Make It Streamlined and Sober
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
This sleek and streamlined Paris galley kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design has a sober palette of matte navy and chocolate brown tones. Built-in cabinetry houses the oven and hides the refrigerator, and provides storage to keep the space clutter-free. White marble countertops and large scale concrete effect floor tiles lighten things up.
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Paint It Peach
Design by Pluck
In this cheerful galley kitchen from Pluck, a wash of summery peach on the cabinetry and blush-toned paint on the walls creates a happy, warm, feel-good vibe.
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Add a Balcony
Fantastic Frank
This Swedish galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank opens onto a small balcony that makes it feel twice as big when the doors are flung open, creating an opportunity for al fresco dining and a spot for morning coffees and nightcaps after dark.
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Add a Corner Banquette
Design by Georgia Zikas Design / Photo by Jane Beiles
In this galley-style city apartment kitchen from Georgia Zikas Design, a corner banquette is squeezed in at the far end beneath a window with a skyline view. A round tulip-style table without any sharp edges allows for easy maneuvering in the compact space. Glass-front cabinetry helps keep the narrow galley kitchen from feeling too closed in, and a gleaming tile backsplash on opposite walls helps to bounce light around.
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Supersize It
Design by Julian Porcino
In this spacious California galley kitchen from real estate agent and interior designer Julian Porcino, a neutral palette mixed with natural wood and industrial touches creates a streamlined look. A pair of windows, a glass double door leading to the outside, and bright white walls and ceiling paint keeps the galley kitchen feeling light and bright. Apart from a floor-to-ceiling block of cabinetry at the far end built to house the refrigerator and provide extra storage, upper cabinetry was omitted to preserve a feeling of openness.
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Add a Breakfast Bar
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Many galley kitchens have a window at the far end to let in natural light and air. If you've got the space, adding a place to sit and have a cup of coffee, or to take a load off while performing meal prep will make it more comfortable and functional. In this small galley-style kitchen in a Georgian style apartment in Bath, England, designed by deVOL Kitchens, a small cafe-style breakfast bar is built right next to the window.
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Add Some Color
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo
In this midcentury modern California home kitchen renovation from Cathie Hong Interiors, robin's egg blue cabinetry helps define the galley kitchen that opens up into an eat-in dining space.
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Open It Up
Design by Alvin Wayne
One way to modernize a galley style kitchen is to knock down one wall and add peninsula seating like this compact NYC space from interior designer Alvin Wayne that opens up the living area and increases light and views.
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Maximize a Tiny Space
Fantastic Frank
Sometimes less is just enough. This compact Stockholm kitchen from Fantastic Frank maximizes every last centimeter of space by going vertical with open shelving and cabinetry. Small appliances and simple materials make the petite space perfectly functional, no renovation required.
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Add Black Cabinetry
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Amber Thrane
In this modern galley-style San Diego, CA, kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors, black lower cabinets on both sides of the wide kitchen add a grounding element that anchors the light and bright space. A simple gray tile floor, stainless steel appliances, and bronze accents complete the clean design.
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Add Statement Flooring
Design by Matthew Carter Interiors
The star element of this spacious galley kitchen from Lexington, Kentucky-based by Matthew Carter Interiors is the bold graphic parquet floor in a mix of pale and dark wood that adds personality and makes it memorable and inviting. A line of drop pendant ceiling lights emphasizes the long linear galley space while adding vintage charm.
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Mix Color and Pattern
Design by Pluck / Photo by Malcolm Menzies
Bold turquoise paint and a black-and-white checkerboard floor adds contrast to the original brick wall and adds retro vibes to this London kitchen from Pluck.
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Use Floor Tile to Define Space
Design by Caroline Andreoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio created a galley-style kitchen by positioning blocks of lower cabinetry opposite one another, defining the space with graphic diamond-patterned floor tile. A glass and metal atelier window creates a separation from the rest of the space while letting light flow through. And an accent wall of tropical wallpaper adds a focal point.
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Add a Galley-Style Wing
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors
Even in a large scale kitchen, adding a galley kitchen-style wing can make practical sense to create zones and make the overall space more efficient, like this spacious all-white space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
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Incorporate Negative Space
Design by Pluck / Photo by Malcolm Menzies
In this galley-style London kitchen from Pluck, the pass-through meal prep area has a block of mustard-colored lower cabinetry on both sides, but upper cabinetry confined to one side, leaving room for wall-mounted lighting and incorporating some negative space above the left wall of cabinetry that allows the room to breathe.
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Add a Colorful Runner
Design by Desiree Burns Interiors
A colorful blue runner on the dark hardwood floors of this galley kitchen from Desiree Burns Interiors creates a focal point in the functional, all-white space.
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Create a Breakfast Bar
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
Neva Interior Design carved a compact galley kitchenette beneath the loft space in this 200-square-foot Parisian apartment that is practical and efficient, leaving room for small breakfast bar on the periphery.
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Highlight Natural Wood
Design by Pluck / Photo by Malcolm Menzies
In this galley-style British kitchen from Pluck, hardwood floors and natural wood cabinetry add warmth that complements soft shades of white and industrial black accents like the metal-grid glass doors leading out to the garden.
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Use a Galley Style Layout to Structure an Open Space
Design by Will Brown Interiors
Using a galley-style layout is one way to structure a modern open plan kitchen, like this one from Will Brown Interiors that pairs a wall of cabinetry and appliances with a kitchen island housing the sink and additional storage opposite, with a central walkway that preserves flow with the rest of the room.
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Work Around the Window
Design by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Veronica Crawford
On the opposite side of this galley-style kitchen designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, the sink is positioned beneath a window that floods the narrow space with natural light. A wood-framed glass back door provides more light and views to the outside, to help prevent the space from feeling cramped.
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Limit Upper Cabinetry
Fantastic Frank
This compact galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank retains a minimal feel by focusing the storage space on lower cabinetry, and adding airy white and wood open shelving to just one wall. A large French window provides plenty of natural light and a view of greenery that keeps the small space from feeling claustrophobic, and soothing gray paint and Edison bulb pendant lights add softness to the minimal space.
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Use Vertical Space
Design by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Veronica Crawford
In this galley-style kitchen designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, one wall features floor-to-ceiling built-ins around the oven that maximizes vertical space.
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Make It Seamless
Design by Will Brown Interiors
This galley-style kitchen from Will Brown Interiors is tucked out of the way of the dining space while remaining easily accessible, with simple cabinetry, tones of gray, and hardwood flooring carried throughout the space that allows it to seamlessly blend into the rest of the decor.
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Add a Waterfall Edge Countertop
Design by Yael Weiss Interiors
This sleek and streamlined Tribeca kitchen from NYC-based Yael Weiss Interiors has a waterfall edge stone countertop that adds polish to the neutral space with floor-to-ceiling built-ins in pale colors and high ceilings that creates an open and airy feel.
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Add a Dropped Ceiling
Design by Alvin Wayne
In this opened up NYC galley kitchen from interior designer Alvin Wayne, a dropped ceiling adds an opportunity for built-in can lighting and helps define the space while preserving sightlines.
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Use Pastel Colors
Design by deVOL Kitchens
In this galley kitchen designed by deVOL Kitchens, a large cased opening allows natural light from the adjacent room to flow in. To maximize space, the designers ran cabinetry and a built-in hood vent all the way up to the ceiling. A soft palette of off white, mint green, and natural wood keeps it feeling light and airy.
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Shut the Door
Fantastic Frank
This galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank has a solid wood door for privacy and a wall of windows that floods the tight space with natural light. A neutral palette of whites and pale woods creates a natural, fresh feel.
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Create an End Point
Design by Twelve15 Design Studio
In this galley-style kitchen from Twelve15 Design Studio, a small peninsula on one side creates an end point that helps define the space from the rest of the room while providing a space for breakfasts on the go.
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Add Bold Graphics
Design by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
In this galley-style kitchen designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design, a bold black-and-white palette creates a graphic look, from the towering retro-style refrigerator to the wall decor and flooring.
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Add Gold-Toned Accents
Design by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Tessa Neustadt
Gold-toned plumbing fixtures and hardware on cabinetry and open shelving add a light touch to this graphic black-and-white galley-style kitchen designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design.
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Keep It Flowing
Fantastic Frank
Running the same hardwood flooring throughout the entire home gives this small Swedish pass-through galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank an effortless flow.
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Add Peekaboo Shelving
Design by Maite Granda
Interior designer Maite Granda carved an efficient galley kitchen into a sprawling Florida home that is partially divided off from the main living space with peekaboo shelving and long, narrow windows above the sink and high up near the ceiling above the cabinets to let in natural light.
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Mix and Match
Design by deVOL Kitchens
While many galley kitchens use matching blocks of cabinetry on both sides, in this open space converted schoolhouse kitchen from deVOL Kitchens, a galley-style cooking area is defined with an industrial metal kitchen island housing the sink and stovetop on one side and a row of countertops and built-in wood cabinetry on the other.
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Work Around the Architecture
Design and Photo by Officine Gullo
This Tuscan kitchen from Italy's Officine Gullo is painted in sunflower yellow and outfitted with high end steel and chrome-plated brass appliances, adding contrast to the rustic bones of the galley-style space with its warm wood ceiling beams and original stone wall.
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Shut the Back Door
Design by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Bowen
In this kitchen designed by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design, a black slate floor defines the galley kitchen space and adds contrast with the natural wood and glass back door.
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Add a Vintage Touch
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
A vintage-style runner adds a timeless element to this classic all-white kitchen from Mindy Gayer Design Co., with a galley-like central workspace housing the sink and oven and a massive built-in refrigerator relegated to the far wall.
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Add Texture
Design by deVOL Kitchens
In this streamlined and contemporary galley-style kitchen designed by Sebastian Cox for deVOL Kitchens, black wood cabinetry with a Shou Sugi Ban aesthetic adds texture, depth, and contrast against the pale walls and flooring. The room's abundance of natural light keeps the dark wood from feeling heavy.
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Set a Table for Two
Fantastic Frank
This partially deconstructed Swedish galley kitchen from Fantastic Frank has cabinetry and appliances on opposite walls that work around the irregular bones of the room, leaving space for a cozy bistro-style table for two at the far end beneath the large window that floods the space with natural light.
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Create a Through Line
Design by deVOL Kitchens
In this Victorian villa from deVOL Kitchens, a long, wide pass-through galley-style kitchen includes opposite walls of cabinetry and appliances on the far end, and space for a dining table and sofa on the other. Classic checkerboard flooring links the space and the layout of furniture and built-ins allows enough room for a central corridor that preserves flow, making the cozy space functional.
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Keep It Light and Bright
Fantastic Frank
This understated Scandinavian kitchen from Fantastic Frank has practical floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry, warm wood countertops, and a soft white palette that blends seamlessly with the adjoining dining area that is flooded with natural light from a large window. A bright yellow pendant light adds a focal point above the dining table.
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Add Intrigue to the Floor
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
In this long, narrow Paris apartment, Neva Interior Design built a an open galley kitchen with a penny tile floor that blends into the hardwood floors of the main space, and preserves the flow of a narrow central walkway leading to the front door.
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Embrace Irregularities
Fantastic Frank
This galley-style Scandinavian kitchen from Fantastic Frank is built around the irregular curves of the existing architecture, with appliances and countertops that hug the curve of the walls in order to maximize space while leaving enough room to circulate.
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Honor Historical Character
Design by Julian Porcino
This adobe-style home and Los Angeles historical landmark built in 1922 from estate agent and interior designer Julian Porcino features a carefully updated galley-style kitchen that honors the original character of the home.
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By Laurren Welch
Alec Hemer
Galley kitchens can have a bad rap, depending on your style preference. A hallmark of older homes, the compact cook spaces—distinguished by their narrow layout and parallel counters (they were named after the narrow kitchens on ships!)—can actually be quite functional, not to mention beautiful. (And updating a galley kitchen is far easier and more affordable than renovating the multi-island kitchens that have dominated Pinterest over the last few years!) That said, figuring out just how to maximize such a small footprint can be very tricky. It's natural to think you may need to steer clear of color or keep patterns to a minimum to prevent the walls from closing in—or that upper cabinets are a no-go in a narrow space—but the truth is, you can get away with almost anything in a galley kitchen. Really!
Whether you're looking for new kitchen paint color ideas, want to incorporate a 2020 kitchen trend, or stick to a farmhouse kitchen style to match the rest of your home, it's all possible.
That's why we rounded up 14 of our favorite pint-sized galley kitchen design ideas to give you inspiration for how to remodel your space. Whether you're building a new home with a galley kitchen, renovating an older one, or just want to make a few stylish tweaks to your room's current design layout, we hope these chic (and functional!) kitchen decor ideas help you head in that direction.
Don't forget to take a look at this article for DIY tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets too!
Sarah Sherman Samuel
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California-Cool Galley Kitchen
One way to make your galley kitchen feel less like a hallway? Open it up! And no, you don't need to demo an entire wall to do so, as Sarah Sherman Samuel proves here in this serene California cook space.
See more at Sarah Sherman Samuel.
Studio McGee
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Patterned Floor Galley Kitchen
Another way to reduce that hallway feeling is to break up your materials.
Here, a patterned floor and dark base cabinets ground the space, while the upper cabinets in a lighter color draw the eye up toward the ceiling.
See more at Studio McGee.
Front + Main
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White and Wood Galley Kitchen
Light wood cabinets add a jolt of warmth in a space where white would have felt too cold next to the room's gray floors. Black hardware and fixtures pepper in a little drama.
See more at Front + Main.
BHDM Design
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Moody Galley Kitchen
Think you have to steer clear of dark hues in small spaces? That's not necessarily true. Enveloped by white walls and floors, a wall of dark cabinets, countertops, and tile make a statement without overwhelming the modestly sized space.
See more at BHDM Design.
Curio Design Studio
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Bright Green Galley Kitchen
This happy space by Curio Design Studio proves that even the tiniest of kitchens can be an eat-in kitchen.
(We love the cheery green accent cabinets and storage built into the booth seating!)
See more of this home at Curio Design Studio.
Jennifer Muirhead Interiors
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Bright White Galley Kitchen
No matter your square footage, a bright white kitchen is always a good idea. By painting the back wall a slightly warmer hue, the eye is naturally drawn to the room's beautiful arch and breakfast nook.
See more at Jennifer Muirhead Interiors.
Alex Hayden
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Rustic-Traditional Galley Kitchen
Cabinets, countertops, and walls in crisp white give this rustic space a clean, serene feel, while large wide-plank wood floors ground the space with warmth.
See more at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.
Kismet House
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Modern-Meets-Traditional Galley Kitchen
Think you have to keep finishes and accessories to a minimum in a galley kitchen? Think again! This gorgeous space by Erin of Kismet House proves you can mix and match in a small space without creating chaos.
(We especially love that she used two different—but complementary!—tiles on either side of the kitchen.)
See more at Kismet House.
Instagram/By Grace Gordon
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Light and Airy Galley Kitchen
If you're blessed with high ceilings in your galley kitchen, you may be tempted to use as much vertical space as possible. But as designer Grace Gordon proves, forgoing upper cabinets in favor of keeping walls open can really make a space feel much larger than it really is.
See more at @GraceArthur.
Alec Hemer
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White, Gray, and Blue Galley Kitchen
Tend to change your mind a lot? Choose a simple, goes-with-anything color palette (like this rustic-chic white-and-gray galley kitchen) and pepper in color with your accessories. (We love the strong wash of blue here, but you could just as easily swap it out for something else when you're in the mood for a change.)
Sweeten
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Two-Toned Galley Kitchen
Love an all-white kitchen, but also love the darker cabinet trend that's been going strong the last year? Go with both! Here, in this two-tone Queens, New York, galley kitchen, white uppers make the space feel much larger than it actually is, while dark lower cabinets in a similar hue to the flooring ground the space.
See more at Sweeten.
Instagram/Moochstyle
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Simple, Clean Galley Kitchen
Sometimes—especially in the case of small spaces—simple really is best. And this charming space by Shayden and Georgia of the New Zealand-based home and lifestyle Instagram account Moochstyle is a great example of that. White flat-front cabinets, countertops, and tile keep the tiny space feeling light and bright, while a small dose of darkness (upper cabinets and hardware) adds a bit of visual interest.
See more at @MoochStyle.
Bromilow Architects
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Sleek and Modern Galley Kitchen
This sleek and sophisticated kitchen makes the most its long, narrow layout with a back wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Housing the majority of appliances along one wall makes it easier for multiple people to navigate the narrow space at once.
See more at Bromilow Architecture.
22 Interiors
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Bright And Bold Galley Kitchen
A bold backsplash tile and patterned flooring? In some spaces it could be too much, but in this Los Angeles kitchen, it's just right.
A mix of modern and vintage (or vintage-inspired) fixtures round out the stunning space.
See more at 22 Interiors.
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The planning process is the key to thinking about big changes to your kitchen design, so think carefully about how you are using your current space and how you would like to use the new one. Learn how to plan your new kitchen in our dedicated guide.
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