Galley kitchen with eat in area
40 Ideas to Create an Eat-In Kitchen in Any Space
Design Manifest
Although we're not prone to playing favorites, there's one particular type of kitchen that stops us in our tracks every time: an eat-in kitchen. While markedly more casual than a designated dining room, what an eat-in kitchen lacks in formality it more than makes up for in facilitating moments around the table with friends and family, which might help explain why the timeless kitchen layout is currently having a moment.
"I think eat-in kitchens are so important for the way we live today, a.k.a. always on the go," LeeAnn Baker of LeeAnn Baker Interiors LTD tells MyDomaine. "They provide a place for families to spend precious moments together while preparing meals and doing homework and they encourage us to sit for a moment to eat rather than just grabbing-and-going. They also offer a space for guests to gather when we are entertaining since everyone inevitably ends up in the kitchen."
Seeing as the ever-popular kitchen layout isn't going anywhere anytime soon, we've compiled a few of our favorite eat-in kitchen ideas, courtesy of some of our favorite interior designers. Scroll on for 40 inspired dining room alternatives.
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Design Manifest
In this small, galley-style kitchen, interior designer Naomi Stein of Design Manifest installed custom banquette seating to make the most of every square inch. Situated in the corner, the sleek built-in bench allows for plenty of space for a generously proportioned dining table.
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JH Interior Design
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design also chose to forgo a kitchen island in favor of a long, rectangular dining table in this small, open-layout kitchen. Here, a rustic dining hutch provides additional storage that an island would otherwise offer.
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JH Interior Design
In this kitchen, also designed by Jessica Helgerson of Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, a statement art piece steals the spotlight. Hanging above the dining table, the abstract work sets the table apart from the rest of the kitchen, giving the space some much-needed dimension.
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Place Of My Taste
This small-space kitchen designed by Aniko Levai of Place of My Taste proves that you don't have to give up your kitchen island to have an eat-in kitchen. Here, a tiny island sits in the kitchen proper while a round dining table is situated just off to the side atop a round jute rug.
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Creekwood Hill
Interior stylist Lea Johnson of Creekwood Hill's eat-in kitchen has serious dining room vibes. With all the hallmarks of a traditional dining space (namely, a vintage-inspired area rug, a statement chandelier, and a display cabinet), it's easy to overlook the open layout that leads to the kitchen.
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Studio Life Style
Leave it to the designers at Studio Life/Style to design the eat-in kitchen of our dreams. In this space, a kitchen island not only boasts bar stools but also a built-in bench, making it the ideal space for both casual and formal dining. A statement pendant light fixture visually separates the two dining spaces, making the more formal dining area feel like its own unique space.
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Charlie Interior Design
This modern layout by Charlie Interior Design is beyond stunning. The gray and navy color palette, along with the uniquely shaped chairs and glass bulb statement lighting give a fresh, sleek feel that takes you to another time.
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Charlie Interior Design
We love the simplicity of this kitchen from Charlie Interior Design. The pristine wooden bench paired with the simple table and chairs gives a minimalist feel. Additionally, a curated selection of artwork creates a small gallery wall that brings a burst of color.
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Casa Watkins Living
While it can sometimes feel like you must choose between a kitchen island or a dining table, this space from Casa Watkins Living proves that doesn't have to be the case. The structure in the center of the room uses half to house cabinets and additional storage, while the other half is built to function as a table. The result? The best of both worlds combined.
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Burchard Design Co.
While there are plenty of arrangements you can choose to create an eat-in-style kitchen, most layouts involve keeping the table out of the way. However, this kitchen from Burchard Design Co. shows that sometimes allowing the dining spot to take center stage can be well worth it. The all-white table and chairs match the walls and cabinets, yet their placement contrasts nicely with the deep blue lower cabinets. The room feels spacious and oh so inviting.
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Brophy Interiors
This gray marble space from Brophy Interiors already has us swooning. The moody charcoal palette is already an attention grabber, yet the kitchen includes a dining space that pairs a gray marble table with wicker chairs. The pairing of different textures absolutely works here.
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Arbor & Co.
Working with a smaller kitchen doesn't mean you have to opt out of an eat-in kitchen. Arbor & Co.. gives us a perfect example here—the open space in the kitchen showcases a small table and four chairs.
The size of the set is in perfect scale to the rest of the room, so it doesn't feel cluttered or overbearing.
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Alvin Wayne
While kitchens are often home to neutral color schemes, that doesn't mean you can't step outside of the norm. This eat-in kitchen space from Alvin Wayne is one we are obsessed with: the colorful nature wallpaper, plush velvet bench seating, and the eclectic plate gallery wall all come together to create a space that's fresh and bold. We would love to eat here every morning.
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Erin Williamson Design
Allowing your dining and kitchen experience to exist together in one room allows for an effortless flow from one space to the next. Your dining doesn't have to be separated in a corner where no one can see it well. Erin Williamson Design proves our point here—the extended bench seating and table exist at the very end of the room but are still facing the kitchen without any obstructed views.
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House 9 Interiors
Keeping your dining table parallel to your kitchen island can help create cohesiveness in your space that can be much needed when working with multiple pieces of furniture.
This kitchen from House 9 Interiors achieves this well—despite the dining table being separate to make room for the rest of the kitchen, there is still a sense of connectedness.
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House 9 Interiors
We love a sleek, neutral-style space–and the kitchen is no exception. This gray and white color palette sweeps across the entire kitchen designed by House 9 Interiors. While the kitchen island is the focal point of the room, the countertop has a bit of an overhang that is perfect to serve as a makeshift table.
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Jessica Nelson Design
If you have the option, try to position your dining area in a place with plenty of natural light. Jessica Nelson Design did so perfectly here—the cozy corner is bathed in lovely light that floods through the windows.
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Jessica Nelson Design
Creating an eat-in kitchen can have its challenges. Especially if you're working with a smaller space, it can feel difficult to fit in a dining option that won't overpower the entire room.
Rather than choosing a bulky table, try finding one uniquely shaped to suit your needs—like this long oval version in this kitchen from Jessica Nelson Design. The table still provides plenty of room to dine, yet its sleek shape allows it to comfortably fit into the designated space with no trouble.
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Katie Hackworth
Your dining area doesn't necessarily have to be in the center in order to capture attention. The kitchen shown here by Katie Hackworth has distinct placement visibly seen from the sink, island, and stove without obstructing any areas. We also love the chandelier light fixture hanging above—an elegant touch.
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Katie Hackworth
Kitchens aren't solely a place for dining—they can be used for a variety of purposes. This kitchen from Katie Hackworth shows a combination kitchen and workspace in a modern, open setting. The table shown here functions as a place to eat or a place to get some work done.
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Katie Hodges Design
Add some extra comfort to your bench by including a few throw pillows.
This nook from Katie Hodges Design has plenty of seating, gorgeous hexagon floor tiles, and an assortment of art hanging above the space. The added pillows add some additional coziness for any extra guests that may come over—or just for yourself.
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Katie Hodges Design
Make the most of your nook space by adding some shelving. We love this dining area from Katie Hodges Design and how the corner floating shelves hold the perfect amount of dećor to spruce things up. Add a few pillows and a couple of chairs to round things out—who wouldn't want to eat here?
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Kate Marker Interiors
Feel like you're seeing double? This kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors includes both a kitchen island and a dining set—the only thing distinguishing the two is the four chairs that are ready for guests. This also means that if you ever need extra island space for prep, the table can be converted into a second island.
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Kate Marker Interiors
This island dining area from Kate Marker Interiors already matches the entire kitchen's white and warm wood color scheme.
Take a closer look, though—the island and the dining chairs are a perfect match! Proof that this dining area was meant to be rather than thrown together.
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Kate Marker Interiors
If you opt for bench seating, you don't have to reserve it solely against a wall or a corner. This kitchen by Kate Marker Interiors brings the bench seating center stage, with a crisp white color surrounded by a wooden table and four matching chairs. With plenty of space to walk around, it looks like a natural extension rather than a random placement.
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Kate Marker Interiors
While the table and chairs are an essential part of the dining area, the dećor surrounding it also creates an impact. This eat-in kitchen area by Kate Marker Interiors has gorgeous pillows adorning the bench seating. Yet the eye-catcher is the geometric statement lighting hanging above the table. The dećor truly helps tie the whole space together.
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Kate Marker Interiors
If you want to keep things close, try pressing your bench flush against your kitchen island.
This setup from Kate Marker Interiors showcases the idea here. The result is a dining area that doesn't take up unnecessary space without losing the function of either the island or the dining space.
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Kate Marker Interiors
An eat-in kitchen isn't impossible to create—especially once you take a look around your space. Kate Marker Interiors proves this here, by creating nook seating between two built-ins that store plenty of kitchen items. Placing a table and a couple of chairs around it creates ideal seating for any meal of the day.
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Kate Marker Interiors
An open concept layout gives you the ability to work with different arrangements. This kitchen from Kate Marker Interiors contains a nook space that also blends into the living room. The flow from one room to the next allows for an open, airy atmosphere.
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Kate Marker Interiors
As important as the size and shape of a dining set can be, its placement can be just as important.
Kate Marker Interiors plays with this idea by ensuring the table and chairs can be viewed through the arched doorway.
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Liljencrantz Design
Eat-in kitchens don't have to stick to lighter tones. This moody kitchen from Liljencrantz Design is a stunning example—the dark wood and black accents pair perfectly here. Along with the light fixture and gray island, the space feels extremely modern.
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Design: Lindsey Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Having an eat-in kitchen, especially in the center of the room, doesn't mean you have to keep things small. The kitchen shown here by Lindsey Brooke Design has a full-size table and chairs, yet still maintains a spot in the middle of the room.
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Design: Lindsey Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Placing your bench seating directly by your countertop can really connect everything together. This white kitchen from Lindsey Brooke Design has an almost seamless transition from the bench to the counter.
Add a potted plant to the table for decoration, and you're set!
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Design: Lindsay Brooke Design/Photographer: Amy Bartlam
Don't have the space for a dining room table or an island? Don't fret—just make use of your counter space instead! This setup from Lindsey Brooke Design uses a countertop to serve as a table while leaving a small open space underneath to store a few stools. Bonus points if you are able to look out at a stunning view like this one!
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Mary Patton Design
We adore this translucent dining set featured in this kitchen by Mary Patton Design. The gorgeous powder blue cabinets painted with white accents already feel like a dream. Adding a set like this one gives the appearance of a larger space without sacrificing a dining area.
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Michelle Boudreau Design
Who doesn't love a retro look? The vibes radiating from this kitchen my Michelle Boudreau Design are immaculate—the tile backsplash and gold accents are perfection.
To add to the throwback vibes, the dining set is located in the kitchen—which we agree is the perfect place for it.
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Design: Mindy Gayer/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
Working with a small space? Try opting for a smaller island that can also be incorporated into a dining table when needed. This space from Mindy Gayer proves that your smaller kitchen doesn't have to do without a place to eat.
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Design: Pure Salt Interiors/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
If you have the space, try upgrading your kitchen island from the usual size to something on a grander scale. This island in a kitchen by Pure Salt Interiors certainly captures your attention—and leaves plenty of room for a large group to dine together without any issue!
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Design: Mindy Gayer/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
While built-in bench seating is an incredible option, there are others you can take. Look at this kitchen from Mindy Gayer, and you'll notice bench seating, a wooden table, and a few white chairs.
Look closer, though—the bench is actually a sofa! This option can be great to move the dining set somewhere else, yet still hold onto that coveted bench seating.
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Design: Pure Salt Interiors/Photographer: Vanessa Lentine
Rather than choosing a longer option, try getting cozy with your bench seat by scaling it down a bit. This gorgeous kitchen from Pure Salt Interiors creates a designated dining corner within the kitchen by using the small white bench against the wall. The seating feels intimate and refreshing.
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If you are after galley kitchen ideas and inspiration, then you've come to the right place.
So much has changed in the way in which we design and use our kitchens over the last decade or so, but there is something reassuring in how the galley kitchen has adapted to the new-found sense of space in more contemporary kitchen ideas , and has thrived.
Galley kitchen ideas – turn this narrow layout into a dream space
Named after a ship’s kitchen, galley kitchens were originally associated with simplicity and tight spaces – there’s not much room for superfluous detail on the average ship. But the reason that galley kitchen layouts work is that they are ergonomically sound – it's easy to place everything so it is to hand.
1. Use galley kitchen layouts in an open plan kitchen
(Image credit: Future / Darren Cheung)
Open plan kitchens and spacious islands are partly to blame for wall units falling out of fashion – when you’ve got oodles of space to play with, it’s easy to see why you would want to keep the look open and save reaching overhead.
But wall units will always have a valid place in small kitchens and narrow rooms, where you can make the most of the height and still have usable worksurface.
Popular options include lift up doors and tall, sleek, flat-fronted doors in a striking material.
But if you are really not a fan, consider open shelving or perhaps cubby holes if you need to make use of more height.
If you really want to make a statement in a galley kitchen, paint your units in an entirely different color to the rest of the room to make them sing out.
2. Create a modern interpretation of the galley kitchen
(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)
In recent years, a third galley kitchen scenario has evolved, incorporating the galley layout into more modern kitchen ideas .
'Modern galley kitchens can be part of a much larger space, featuring a wall-hugging galley run with a long island running parallel, separating a living or dining area beyond,' explains Paul O’Brien, director of Kitchens International.
Although following the double galley footprint, it feels different as it is a lighter, more open and more sociable space.
3. Declutter with the right storage
(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)
Good kitchen storage ideas are perhaps the most important element to consider when planning a galley kitchen.
Choose a scheme that includes plenty of storage, and if wall units aren’t possible in all areas, go for an abundance of floor units with drawers.
Also, natural light is key in helping to create space, so if possible include a window and door in your galley kitchen. A neutral color scheme in all areas will help to give the feeling of space.
Simple kitchen color schemes don't have to mean all-white designs though. Here, a tonal palette of subtle blues, grays and taupes blend beautifully to create a stylish gray kitchen .
4. Keep it open and bright
(Image credit: Future / Paul Raeside)
Galley kitchens have a tendency to look small and cluttered, but there is one way to negate this issue.
Give small kitchen layouts the illusion of space by going for shelves rather than wall units.
Keep them the same color as the rest of the cabinetry below for a seamless look, and have fun displaying colorful glass bottles, storage containers and too-pretty-to-hide-away teapots.
5. Trick the eye with light, color and minimal cabinetry
(Image credit: Future / Polly Eltes)
A galley kitchen layout is particularly suited to more compact spaces, as it ensures you have the worksurfaces and appliances you need while still providing essential storage for small kitchens .
The trick is to make the space work for you – make it look bigger by using light colors and reflective surfaces.
'Try not to have tall units on both sides in double galley kitchens, as it will become overbearing,' advises Tim Higham of Higham Furniture. 'If possible, try to avoid wall cabinets on one side, opting for open shelving where feasible. This will help to make the space feel larger.'
6. Work a narrow room
(Image credit: Future / Jonathan Gooch)
To make the most of a tall, narrow kitchen, use a mixture of wall cabinets, open shelving, base cabinets and drawers to vary your design and keep the outlook as open as possible.
Make sure you have enough room to move around the kitchen easily without bumping into other people; check there is enough space between opposite runs of units to open drawers, cupboards and appliances, and if it’s a bit of a squeeze consider reduced depth cabinets.
And last, but certainly not least, it’s essential to get the lighting right, especially in a narrow room. This really has to be planned at the start of the project.
Overhead natural light is always a bonus – if you are planning a kitchen extension, think about where you can position skylights.
(Image credit: Future / Alistair Nicholls)
A single run is kitchen design as its most essential.
If you only have a single run – one row – of cabinets, worktop space may be limited, so it makes sense to create different zones for food preparation, serving and cleaning up, often divided by the key points of hob, sink and refrigerator.
Whatever the size of your room, try to keep the mix of colors and/or textures to two or possibly three – that includes the walls, floor and ceilings as well as the cabinets.
It is cheaper to change the walls five years on than it will be to buy and install new cabinets – so if you’re not sure, neutral kitchen cabinet colors may be the best option.
8. Work a galley layout into a large kitchen
(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)
The galley layout can work just wonderfully in a large kitchen.
The presence of two runs of units provides an architectural frame to a dining table or kitchen island in the centre, while in open plan areas an island or run of units provides the cut-off between living and cooking zones.
Introduce a small dining area into galley kitchens by opting for a compact dining table, which can be pushed against an unused wall.
9. Light up small galley kitchens
(Image credit: Future / Davide Lovatti)
Kitchen lighting ideas can make or break both the aesthetics and function of a galley kitchen.
'Keep galley kitchens as uncomplicated as possible – a simple layout and cleverly placed lighting will completely reinvent the space,' says Naomi Dean, furniture and showroom designer at Harvey Jones.
'Opt for worktop spot-lights, that will not only brighten your workspace but will illuminate the rest of the area.
This will instantly brighten your kitchen and add the effect of more space.'
10. Opt for handleless cabinetry
(Image credit: Future / James Merrell)
To make the most of available space without overwhelming a compact open plan room, consider a kitchen with handleless doors. Technological advances in push-open and close doors means that it has become possible to dispense with handles in both wall and base cabinets.
Stone or wood floors are also a practical solution for galley kitchens that will help to create a layered, texturized effect.
11. Keep cabinets at eye-level
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Keeping walls cabinet-free at eye-level can make a galley kitchen appear wider. It’s also more comfortable to use kitchen countertops without cabinets looming above, so you won’t waste an inch of prep space. Position any tall storage required, e.g. fridge-freezers or larders, at the entrance to the room and you’ll naturally look past them.
‘We deliberately avoided upper cabinetry to avoid closing in the airiness of the room. It also gives the original ceiling cornicing and architraves more breathing space,’ explains designer Jack Trench. ‘The base units are deeper than standard to maximize storage and counter space.’
12. Freshen up your color scheme
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‘Using pale colors in a long, narrow kitchen is a great way to open up the room and helps to reflect and diffuse the available natural light,’ says Mark Mills, managing director of Mereway.
Blues with yellow or grey undertones are ideal; red undertones will take you towards purple, which is more moody than upbeat. Think sky blue, duck egg and soft teal. Polished countertops and kitchen backsplashes ideas, again in pale tones, also boast light-reflecting powers. Make the flooring your darkest choice and go for a warm white on walls and ceiling. This graduation from dark to light is an established way to square-up elongated rooms.
What can I do with a galley kitchen?
Perhaps you're thinking, what can I do with a gallery kitchen? Well, galley kitchen ideas are designed to be both compact and ultra-efficient, maximizing every inch of space for both storage and preparation. Named after the space-efficient ship's kitchen, this popular linear layout is designed to work with ergonomic ease.
Professional kitchens also follow a similar linear plan, with lines of ranges or hobs divided into specific stations for the preparation of different types of dishes.
Where there is room for a parallel run of units – a double galley – you can introduce the classic work triangle, arranging the key task zones of fridge, cooker and sink in this pattern to cut down on the footwork between them.
This is not only successful in narrow rooms that have enough width to take two rows of units, its exactly the format that is so popular in open plan spaces, with a long island providing the second leg, often creating a sociable casual seating area and a natural boundary for the kitchen space at the same time.
How do you maximize a galley kitchen?
To maximize galley kitchens you simply need smart ideas. A good kitchen designer will be able to come up with solutions for the trickiest of spaces but if you feel you want to explore the room’s potential further, and are perhaps considering structural work, it is worth consulting an interior designer or architect.
In double galley kitchens, storage ‘walls’ or ‘banks’ are a great solution for both open plan and closed schemes, by giving over the whole wall to a combination of storage and appliances.
Storage can be organised in pull-out larders or increasingly popular pantry ideas – both have narrow shelving which makes products easily visible.
A mix of both drawers and cupboards can serve you well in any kitchen, and can be designed in such a way that any handles and all the cabinetry lines align.
Drawers are great for pots, pans, chinaware and ingredients, as you can pack a lot into the space and still access it easily.
Fitting drawers under the hob also puts the maximum range of utensils, dishes and ingredients such as herbs to hand.
Cupboards excel at hiding larger pieces of kit, including food mixers and perhaps even a trusty countertop microwave.
Kitchen design in galley style - compactness and mega-practicality - Articles - Small Spaces
Equip your kitchen in your apartment like on a cruise ship!
When planning a kitchen design, you often face the problem of how to place cabinets in the interior so that it is not only convenient, but also cozy. And no matter what size it is - large or small, narrow or wide - you want to place kitchen cabinets in such a way that, as they say, everything is at hand. We would like to suggest you one option, which, in our opinion, is ideal for any area. This is a galley style kitchen. Yes Yes. Exactly the same as on the ship.
What is galley kitchen design?
According to Wikipedia, a galley is a room on a ship specially equipped for cooking.
Simply put, a galley is a ship's kitchen. And since the premises on the ship most often have limited space, all the furniture for the kitchen at the cook (ship cook) was located on both sides - that is, it had a linear arrangement. This arrangement was very convenient, compact and practical.
The galley style on land has been adopted by professional chefs in restaurants and cafes, borrowing the idea of a linear layout for the kitchen from their marine counterparts. And if so, then why don't we use this idea and create something similar in our house?
The galley style, as already mentioned, is perfect for kitchen interiors of any size. If your kitchen is wide and large, then a linear arrangement of cabinets will make the space more organized, efficient and clear. If it is narrow or small, it will visually expand it with the help of the right color scheme for cabinets and walls.
Well, how did you decide to try? Then see our ideas and get inspired!
Modern galley
Glossy sets are a great idea for a galley style kitchen.
This modernized version of cabinets and bedside tables will create the illusion of spaciousness in a small kitchen space. The effect of gloss can be enhanced with spotlights. This method of reflective surfaces can be applied over large areas.
By removing “out of sight” all unnecessary things from the surfaces of cabinets, you will not only create a modern and minimalist kitchen interior, but also increase the space in this way.
Galley in open kitchens
Large kitchen spaces combined with living or dining rooms can just as easily be adapted to the style of the galley. The kitchen design in the photo above shows that the suite does not have to have a standard set of cabinets and cabinets. It can also be decorated as an island with a dining area. And all the rest that is needed for galley decoration is to stick to the parallel installation of headset cabinets.
Important details and simple tricks
Light furniture for the kitchen, the use of sets that do not have handles, wooden floors, glass doors, large windows… All these details “work” for ease of movement and to expand the space in the interior kitchens.
Country & Rustic
The parallel galley layout is also perfect for rustic, country or farmhouse styles. Feel free to use all the elements and details of these rural styles in your kitchen design. Natural wood sets, wicker baskets, open shelves, thick textiles - all these details will make your galley bright and fresh. Parallel cabinet layouts, large windows, vintage décor, light furniture and an emphasis on natural materials are a great idea for a small kitchen.
Small space galley
There can always be exceptions to every rule. That's for the galley too. For example, the absence of one of the parallel sides. Someone may object that then it will no longer be a galley, but no - it's him, he's just not quite ordinary - urban, one might say, a galley. It's just that the second side did not fit into the small narrow interior of the kitchen. But on the other hand, the parallel empty wall, covered with brick-like wallpaper, contrasts favorably with the light color palette of the rest of the interior.
Total White
Decorating your kitchen in white galley style is a pretty budget kitchen design option. This simple, but at the same time sophisticated stylish space is an example of how, without additional decor, you can visually enlarge the interior of a small kitchen and make it cozy with a combination of light natural wood and live plants and flowers.
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.
Learn more about Sasha ›
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.
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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 inwards. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
