What is a  galley kitchen?

You'll be able to tell if you're living in an open-plan kitchen when the layout is narrow, with a path in the middle with worktops and units running parallel. Galley kitchens have limited space due to an elongated shape, which isn't the best choice.

Many of the house remodelers we meet within our community say they are unable to afford to build the galley kitchen knock through or an extensive kitchen extension. They also tend to avoid splashing out on structural work, thereby making smaller spaces work. We believe this is fantastic. It isn't necessary to have large budgets to build an environment that is perfect for you.

What is the reason galley kitchens are given a bad rap?

Galley kitchens often are criticized in comparison to larger designs; however, even when your budget is tight, there are a myriad of ideas that you can use to make them more effective. From innovative ideas to maximize the amount of light to thoughtfully planned final touches, these stunning areas can become the centerpiece of a warm home.

In celebration of the possibilities for galley-style kitchens, we've compiled our favorite galley kitchens of the moment. Each is filled with ideas for design and inspiration, so take a look to get eco-friendly and get kitchen envy.

Paint your cabinets to match the wall paint color for your walls.

If you consider it, applying bold colors to cabinets can be stunning; however, it can be quite overwhelming when it is applied to both sides and the level in your kitchen galley, as the shades can get too much. The home is a good concept of matching with their wall cabinetry and white walls and backsplash paint so that the upper portion of the galley kitchen offers an airy, like floating appearance.

Create an interesting jungle

If there's one guaranteed method to bring life to your kitchen galley, it's to fill the space with plants and prints. If you choose from roughly matching designs or colors, it is impossible to be wrong or overdo it. This is an ideal way of filling your kitchen's galley with energy and making a statement from something that is ordinary. We also like striking wallpaper for kitchens; therefore, why not play around with yours. Perhaps even a large assortment of kitchen herbs can be a great option!

Color coordinates throughout your home

This concept is a winner, especially if your galley kitchen serves as a way to access another area of the garden. Combining your wall and cabinet shades with the walls of your adjoining rooms will not only look nice and sleek but also creates the perfect flow and harmony in the way your home is used throughout your day. We also like how this house has the same flooring style throughout and with every single match black accent piece so that the kitchen is seamlessly integrated into the other styles of decor.

Simply Scandi to go

A classic, simple design with a Scandi-inspired feel summarizes the Bobbins home perfectly. In the kitchen, dark cabinetry provides a solid foundation for the kitchen's otherwise neutral colors. The light is flooded through two windows as well as a skylight and is finished with light-enhancing shades of white and grey. The most striking feature here is the way they've transformed the end of a large space into a comfortable eating space, an area to gather and an ideal source of light in a small space.