Small Galley Kitchen Ideas

Paul Schulte
Small transitional galley laminate floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Inspiration for a small farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Kitchen Floating Shelves & Sink
Example of a small trendy galley concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Inspiration for a small timeless galley enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with a double-bowl sink

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a small transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and a farmhouse sink

A sleek galley kitchen with a custom brass light fixture, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in banquette upholstered in soil, mildew and stain resistant fabrics.

Example of a small transitional galley cement tile floor and multicolored floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with gray cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island and quartzite countertops

Example of a small trendy galley black floor kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

We removed a wall that closed in the kitchen and blocked outdoor views. The rich marble backsplash over the sink has natural marble variations in a herringbone pattern, adding texture and movement. The refrigerator and dishwasher are integrated into the cabinetry with matching panels. Photography Lauren Hagerstrom

Carly Dow Interior Design Photo Credit: Courtney Steffens
Example of a small transitional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco

This Seattle modern house by chadbourne + doss architects provides open spaces for living and entertaining. A gas fireplace is enclosed in a perforated steel enclosure providing abstract patterned views and light. A custom track allows the TV to slide and rotate providing viewing from anywhere in the Great Room. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

We utilized every possible inch of space in this narrow kitchen to bring some life and storage into a small area. River-White Granite and Espresso Shaker cabinets along with Stainless steel appliances and hardware give this kitchen a comforting and homely feeling.

A block of Grey vein cut Montpellier marble anchors the open kitchen. A concealed pull-out television is visible at left. Photo by Alan Tansey. Architecture and Interior Design by MKCA

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley porcelain tile and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo by Amy Bartlam
Example of a small eclectic galley multicolored floor and cement tile floor kitchen design in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, no island, a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, multicolored backsplash, white appliances and white countertops

The existing kitchen was separated from the family room by a 17’ long bookcase. It was the first thing you saw upon entering and it hid much of the light and views to the backyard making the space feel claustrophobic. The laundry room was part of the kitchen space without any attempt to conceal the washer and dryer. Removing the long bookcase opened the opportunity to add counter stools in the kitchen and decided to align a target wall opposite the front door to help maintain some division within the main space while creating a space for the refrigerator. This also allowed us to create an open laundry room concept that would be hidden from view from all other areas. We kept the industrial feel of the exposed building materials, which we complimented with textured melamine slab doors for the new kitchen cabinets. We maintained the galley set up but defined the kitchen from the utility area by changing both thickness and color of the countertop materials. Because the back of the house is mainly windows, there was very little wall space for upper cabinets and everyday dish storage. We designed a custom ceiling hung shelf system that floats in front of the windows, and is mostly out of view from the sitting area. Tall cabinets are installed along the only available wall to support both kitchen and laundry room functions. We used cable lighting threaded through the beams which really punctuates the industrial aesthetic.

The open kitchen has a furniture-like feel.
Inspiration for a small modern galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and an island

glass tile, deep eggplant purple walls, cook top, track lighting, brushed bronze faucet, painted cabinets photo by Matt Hughes
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley enclosed kitchen remodel in St Louis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

The original design had an open floor concept, but the existing counter was an awkward height and shape, which acted more as a barrier to the room rather than letting it flow. Now the owners can work in the kitchen and entertain with ease.