What is a galley kitchen?

This kitchen appears perfectly streamlined thanks to the white counter-to-ceiling tile that coordinates with white cabinetry.

Additionally, open shelves match the butcher-blockcountertopsfor a cohesive look that offers more functional storage space.

pink kitchen with white cabinets and gold accents

Credit: Stacy Goldberg

This narrow galley kitchen pops with walls adorned with a shiny gray tile backsplash andpainted pastel pink.

A brass pendant light fixture draws the eye up to expand the space.

Monochromatic Palette

Every design element in thismonochromaticgalley kitchen is intentional and thoughtful.

black white kitchen modern minimalist butcher block counter range

Credit: Edmund Barr

This midcentury galley kitchen is bathed in warm sunshine thanks to two prominentskylightsparallel to the narrow walkway.

Focal Lighting Fixtures

The rightlight fixturecan elevate any space, no matter how small.

It lets you keep your most important, most often-used kitchen tools within arm’s reach.

small kitchen with white subway tile; black cabinets and countertops; and open shelving on walls

Credit:Brie Williams; Interior Design: Shannon Claire

Out in the open like this, kitchen tools almost become decorative accessories, so choose them wisely.

This hardworking display looks cohesive, not cluttered, because everything is either wood, white, or gold.

white cabinets kitchen with brass hardware

Credit: Adam Albright

blue vertical subway tiles kitchen with wood cabinets

Credit: Edmund Barr

high contrast modern kitchen with small dog

Credit:Dane Tashima; Interior Design: Grant K. Gibson

white kitchen with stainless steel fridge

Credit: John Granen

blue kitchen cabinets with dark wood beams

Credit:Michael Partenio; Interior Design: Cassy Kicklighter Poole

white kitchen cabinets with black pulls and handles

Credit: John Bessler

blue kitchen cabinets with white countertops

Credit: John Granen

mid century style kitchen with wood cabinets

Credit:David Land; Interior Design: Brandi Adoff

white kitchen cabinets with white subway tile backsplash

Credit: James Yochum

tan kitchen cabinets with glass shelves and pantry

Credit: Ed Gohlich

small black and white kitchen with peg rail

Credit:Matt Dutile; Interior Design: Ryan Rabuska