Fitted galley kitchens

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. )

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

50 Gorgeous Galley Kitchens And Tips You Can Use From Them

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If you're all set to tackle the installation and decoration of a narrow kitchen, then this set of inspirational kitchen designs should be right up your galley! A galley kitchen is defined by two rows of cabinetry that face one another with a narrow walkway in between. The name is derived from the kitchen area of boats, where space is very limited. The domestic galley kitchen allows a lot of cabinetry to be squeezed into a sliver of culinary space, and can facilitate doors or walkways at either end of the run. It can be completely contained or be part of a larger open plan living space.

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Generally speaking, there are six types of kitchen layouts: The One Wall, Galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, Island and Peninsula. There are no strict positions in which to order the stove, fridge or sink, and a kitchen can be combinations of one or more of the typical layouts. For example, you could have an L-shaped kitchen with an island or a peninsula, or a galley kitchen that is linked at one end. In designing a functional kitchen, the kitchen work triangle should be considered, which means that the distance between the sink, stove and fridge should be no more than 1200mm apart. Though, the concept of the kitchen working triangle is now evolving further to take into account multiple cooks, as well as new gadgets and appliances.

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• Visualizer: roomdesignburo

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• Visualizer: Concept Vision

Screen off the mess. Fashion a partially dividing wall that climbs just a little higher than the back of your units in an open plan layout. The added height is just enough to screen off unavoidable cooking mess and dishes from the rest of the living room. Attach a narrow countertop on the divider to create a neat coffee bar, and finish with a few bar stools.

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• Visualizer: Plasterlina

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• Visualizer: PLASTERLINA

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• Designer: 22 Interiors

Galley kitchens can sometimes be U-shaped. Although this kitchen isn’t your typical U-shape, the galley run is somewhat linked by a large end unit and desk combo.

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• Designer: DHV Architects

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• Designer: Pera Studio

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• Designer: Uncommon Projects

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• Visualizer: Lai Pháp

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• Visualizer: Patricia Castro

Mix and match to suit your space. This tiny galley kitchen is in fact extended over on the right as a single wall kitchen. Three swivel bar stools transform a prep area into a dining spot. Storage is organized neatly as well. A knife holder and kitchen spoon holder flank the sink.

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• Visualizer: Andrzej Chomski

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• Source: Kitchens International

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• Designer: Coco & Jack

Are you a tidy sort of person? If you are, then open kitchen shelving can be used in lieu of all wall cabinets. If you’re not, better swerve this one.

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• Via: Futurist Architecture

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• Designer: Garrison Hullinger

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• Designer: Indot
• Photographer: Hey!Cheese

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• Source: Gaughan Construction

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• Visualizer: Orkhan Afandiyev

Introduce a wooden section to warm a white kitchen.

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• Visualizer: Kanstantsin Remez

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• Designer: EAG Studio

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• Visualizer: Michael Temnikov

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• Architect: Artem Tiutiunnyk & Chernova Yuliya

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• Designer: Reiko Feng Shui Design

This industrial kitchen makes use of the end wall with a set of narrow shelves.

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• Via: Micasa

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• Visualizer: Anton Medvedev

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• Designer: Brian David Roberts

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• Visualizer: Alex Koretsky

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• Visualizer: Marcin Kasperski

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• Visualizer: Juan Carlos Marmolejo

Look high and low. Copper panels tie the two sides of this design together, with the copper at the back situated higher to keep it visible to the rest of the living room.

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• Visualizer: Steve Brown

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• Designer: Lee Edwards

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• Designer: Third Coast Interiors

This blue door provides an interesting effect. A white door in the same space just wouldn’t give the same punch to the pale scheme. Note how the adjacent door has been left white though, because sometimes less is more.

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• Designer: Debbas Architecture

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• Designer: B Interior

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• Designer: Kate Bendewald

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• Designer: Urban Purpose Interiors
• Via: Houzz

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• Designer: Architecture In Formation

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• Designer: Void Inc

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• Source: Domusnova

Can’t trust yourself to put things back where they belong on open shelving? Then how about this quirky chalkboard labelling technique to keep you on the straight and narrow. A “juice” label points to the Juicy Salif citrus juicer by Philippe Starck for Alessi, and there’s even a pointer above the kitchen clock labelled “time” – just in case you forget!

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• Designer: Granit

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• Designer: REALarchitecture & MimANYstudio

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• Visualizer: Paglialonga Studio

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• Architect: Fabrizia Luciano
• Visualizer: Jakub Komrska

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• Visualizer: Trịnh Phương

Clear glass and wirework lights keep a space looking open. These unique kitchen pendant lights allow the eye to see straight through.

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• Via: Apartment Therapy
• Source: Architectural Digest

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• Visualizer: Alena Fokina

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• Visualizer: Jan Wadim

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• Visualizer: Project A01 Architects

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• Source: Dwell

Still hungry for more kitchen designs? Try these:
50 Stunning Modern Kitchen Island Designs
50 Lovely L-Shaped Kitchen Designs And Tips You Can Use From Them
50 Wonderful One Wall Kitchens And Tips You Can Use From Them

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What is a galley kitchen? - VENACE

Are you planning to completely redo your kitchen or do you want to find a good layout for this part of the house? There are many ways and styles of arranging a kitchen. It all depends on how you want your kitchen to look and where you want everything to be located. There is one particular style that might be perfect for your kitchen: the kitchen galley!

You might be thinking, what is a galley kitchen? How can I decorate my kitchen this way? We will be happy to answer these questions right here! We answer important questions such as what is a galley kitchen, why you should choose this style and how you can style your kitchen.

What is a galley kitchen?

Let's start with the obvious question: what exactly is this style of kitchen? A galley kitchen is a style of kitchen that is described as being narrow. Being the narrowest form of kitchen, it is filled with storage space for cabinets among the bases and walls, counters and other things. Among the countertops there are other kitchen utensils such as refrigerators, sinks, cabinets and other items.

Galley kitchens can also be called hall kitchens because of their small size. Galley kitchens have advantages over other kitchen style counterparts.

Why do you need a galley kitchen?

There are several reasons why galley kitchens are better than other kitchens. We list the reasons right here:

Benefits of this type of kitchen

• Because they are smaller than other styles, they are cheaper to install or remodel.
• These types of kitchens give you more space in your home.
• All the main sources that your kitchen uses, such as water, electricity and gas, are located in the kitchen.
• To add to the first benefit, the floor area is smaller so you don't have to spend too much on the floor.

Among other benefits. Despite some of these advantages, there are also disadvantages to this style of kitchen. Below are some of the disadvantages:

Disadvantages of this type of kitchen

• Due to its small size, it can be claustrophobic, so if you don't want the space to feel cramped, it's best to avoid this type of kitchen.
• Also, you can't have too many people in the kitchen, so it's best to have one person cook, otherwise you'll be even more cramped.
• If you're selling a house, you might have problems because people generally don't like this style of kitchen.
• Your appliance must be a standard size to fit in this type of kitchen.

With that said, this type of kitchen is only good if you're looking for a small or inexpensive style. Now that we've discussed the pros and cons, we want to give you tips and design ideas that you should try as recommended by Country Living and Forbes.

Best galley kitchen tips:

There are many tips on how to create a galley kitchen, but we want to give you the most important ones. These tips are provided by Forbes, and we will only give about five of the ten that are on their site. If you are interested in learning more about these tips or would like to continue reading.

Let's start with tip number one.

Number 1: Decide how you want to furnish your kitchen

The most important step to take if you want to have such a kitchen in your home is to figure out how you want it to look. This type of kitchen is suitable for both small and medium spaces, but you need to look at opposite sides. These sides must not be too far apart.

It is also important to note that this type of kitchen is enclosed and does not have a dining area, so keep that in mind when designing your kitchen.

Number 2: choose symmetrical or asymmetrical

Along with the first step, you also want to decide what your kitchen should look like. Galley kitchens can look two ways: symmetrical or asymmetrical. For most of these kitchens, people choose symmetrically due to the fact that they have a lot of length and you can place your appliances in different places and position them however you like.

On the other hand, you can also go asymmetrical, where you can opt out with two different approaches. One approach you can try is to have tall cabinets and high appliances on one side of the kitchen and base and wall cabinets on the other side, or you can try a combination of the two for both sides as a different approach. Choose the one that suits your kitchen.

Number 3: Work with the space you have

Since this type of kitchen is usually narrow, you need to work with the space you have. You should also focus on how many people live in your home. If you are a parent with young children or have pets, be aware that they do not charge through the kitchen, especially if you are cooking.

Despite this, there are ways to keep your kitchen safe. If you carefully plan where the sink and hob are on the same side, you won't have to worry about your kids or pets getting in the way.

Number 4: Add a closed wall

After you have planned what your kitchen should look like, you should add more to the closed wall. You can place various items at the end of this wall, such as a chalkboard, a picture, to-do lists, or a stool so you can write your shopping list.

Number 5: Make your kitchen beautiful

The last piece of advice we would advise you to do is to make your kitchen attractive. An important item that every kitchen needs is furniture in pale colors, as they can reflect colors along with handleless doors and drawers. Another thing to consider is lighting. Lighting should be placed in a good location as this will soften the overall look of your kitchen.

These are just a few tips from Forbes that we think are the key to a beautiful galley kitchen. As we said above, there are five more tips you can follow if you want to have a kitchen like this, so please read on for more tips. The last thing we'll talk about are the top three styles according to Country Living.

The 3 Best Kitchen Styles for You:

Country Living's article shows about fifteen different ways to choose this type of kitchen. We'll give you three of the best, including a link to Country Living if you'd like to find another one other than the ones we've mentioned.

Style #1: Cool California

Want a galley kitchen style but with a little more space? Look no further than the cool Californian! This style of kitchen requires work that you can do yourself. Some of the things you have to do yourself include cabinets and drawers, which you will also need to spray paint. With this style, you are going to expand the space. You are also going to buy the following items for your kitchen such as Cedar & Moss lighting, Lewis Dowlin cabinetry hardware, among others.

Style #2: Melancholic Kitchen

You might think that this type of kitchen is only suitable for lighter tones, but believe it or not, it can work with darker shades as well. With this type of kitchen, your cabinets will be painted a darker gray and your countertops and tiles will be black. If you want to create a more moody style for your kitchen, then you should go for Semi-Handmade if you want to try this style.

Style #3: White Wood Kitchen

The last style I would like to mention is the white wood kitchen. Many kitchens use wood as it is aesthetically pleasing. What makes it even better are the white walls that will accompany the kitchen. If you want to keep your kitchen cold, then you should read here on Westelm.

These are three of the fifteen mentioned in Country Living. If you are not satisfied with the choice mentioned here, then please check out the Life in the Country article or somewhere else on the Internet. Country Living lists different styles.

Conclusion:

The galley kitchen in your home is ideal if you want an inexpensive room that is easy to redo when the time comes. You don't need a big company to help you renovate your kitchen. Plus, there are tons of styles to choose from, so look for one that suits your standards!

Fourteen compact galley kitchens - Decor Design

In our latest lookbook, we've rounded up 14 galley designs from architects and designers who create compact and efficient kitchens.

The galley kitchen consists of two parallel rows of blocks separated by a walkway. It is named after the cooking area on ships, which are traditionally narrow, cramped spaces called galleys.

Galley layouts are often found in space-constrained environments as they offer a higher proportion of storage and preparation surfaces compared to circulation space, or when the kitchen area is long and narrow.

They are also efficient as the chef can quickly and easily switch between tasks.

This is one of the most popular kitchen layouts. The basic layout of the galley can be extended by adding an island between two rows of units.

This is the latest review in our Dezeen Lookbooks series, providing visual inspiration for the home. Previous kitchen-related articles include compact kitchens, bar counters, terrazzo kitchens, and island kitchens.

Sasha, France by SABO Project

The kitchen in this Parisian apartment is a hybrid of two popular layouts: part galley and part single wall.

The counter runs the full length of the kitchen-dining room and has a galley at one end where a wall-mounted oven and refrigerator are placed at full height. The entire kitchen is furnished with birch plywood furniture.

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Red Concrete House, Norway, Sanden + Hodnekvam Arkitekter

Rough concrete flooring paired with pine paneling and cabinetry in this classic galley kitchen in Norway.

Galley kitchens typically place the sink in front of a window and the hob on the windowless side, but here the arrangement has been reversed, with spectacular mountain views that distract anyone working with the stove.

The walls are clad in pine or cement to match the floor.

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Apartment 308 S Brazil by Bloco Arquitetos

This apartment in Brasilia was built in the 1960s by architect Lucio Costa and landscape architect Burle Marx. It has been renovated with an open floor plan that reveals its concrete structure.

The kitchen is organized at the front of the house and combines white cabinetry with granite worktops. A row of cabinets facing the dining area serves as a breakfast bar.

Learn more about 308 S Apartment ›

Barbican Apartment, UK by John Pawson

A minimalist overhaul of this two-bedroom apartment on the brutalist Barbican estate in London has led designer John Pawson to replace an original plan that looked like labyrinth, on a geometric, broken plan.

This includes a galley kitchen leading to a hallway leading to a small dining area.

Full-length cabinets without handles hide appliances and belongings along one wall. The other has a small countertop with a sink and hob, and one side has more full-sized drawers.

Find out more about the Barbican apartment ›

Yurikago House, Spain, Masaqui

The fitted kitchen on the ground floor of the multi-level Yurikago House features gray mottled terrazzo countertops and terracotta floor tiles.

End wall provides shelves on either side of a full size unit that houses a refrigerator/freezer.

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Kasa House, Japan by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates

This quirky cruciform home by Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates in Kariya, Japan features an equally quirky cuisine.

The galley occupies one arm of the cross and consists of a stainless steel worktop with a large built-in sink on one side and wooden cabinets on the other.

The wall behind the sink is open to provide a service hatch for a small dining area outside.

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La Carmina, Spain, studio RÄS

The unusual compact layout of this remodeled apartment in Barcelona by Studio RÄS is a square structure built into a living space that includes a bathroom and storage room.

The gap between the cube and the inner wall was used to accommodate a compact galley kitchen, which is separated from the dining area by a bathroom.

The asymmetrical kitchen has one polished granite counter that is split in height to allow a small window to open inward. The apron is lined with mosaic tiles, as is the floor.

Another table has a pine surface and an apron.

Find out more about La Carmina ›

Valencia Townhouse, Spain, DG Arquitecto Valencia

The narrow aisle in this Valencian townhouse is not wide enough even for a full galley kitchen. Instead, one series of units is smaller than usual and serves as a bar counter.

Marble tops, mosaic floor tiles.

Find out more about the townhouse in Valencia ›

Apartment 27A, Hong Kong Design Eight Five Two

Smart storage solutions, hidden cabinetry and bespoke furniture fill this kitchen in Hong Kong's Kowloon Bay area.

Muted green covers the under-worktop cabinets, while white wall cabinets and above-ground spaces provide more storage space.

Find out more about Flat 27A ›

Flat 17. 6 sq. M., Taiwan, courtesy of A Little Design.

This former piano studio in Taipei covers only 17.6 square meters and is 3.4 meters high.

The kitchen is located next to the hall, between two load-bearing walls. It's very handy in its tiny body, with compartments that reach to the ceiling on both sides, open shelving, and even a washing machine. On one side, a stand protrudes below, on which a small electric stove can be placed.

Find out more about the 17.6 sq. M ›

Shakespeare Tower Apartment, UK by Takero Shimazaki Architects

Also located on London's Barbican Estate, this apartment combines brutality with elegant Japanese details.

The interior is mostly wood, with wood paneling and grating used as screens to partially hide the kitchen.

The concrete ceiling was left exposed and contrasted with the wooden furniture, while stainless steel was used for all work surfaces. The floors are decorated with black glazed subway tiles.

Learn more about the apartment in the Shakespeare Tower ›

Galla House, Spain, by Kavaa.

This kitchen, designed by the architectural studio Cavaa, uses elements of color from other parts of the house.

The studio has equipped the kitchen behind a half-wall glass partition that stretches up to the ceiling and visually connects the kitchen with the living area.

The furniture was finished in light gray, which connects the storage solutions with the bluish-gray terrazzo floor that zones the space.

Learn more about Galla House ›

RF Apartment, Brazil by SuperLimão

Located in the modernist Saint Honoré building in São Paulo, designed by Brazilian architect Artacho Jurado, this kitchen takes on an industrial feel and combines it with vibrant colors .

Large blue glazed tiles cover the floor, reflecting light across the space. Terracotta paint was applied to the ceiling and strip lighting, and electrical wiring around the concrete walls was painted a pale blue.

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