bright and bright
Designer Lauren Buxbaum Gordon knows how to make the most of small spaces with no-holds-barred flair. In this Manhattan apartment, she extended glossy white cabinetry to a towering period ceiling to maximize dead space and create an added sense of height. Shiny gold hardware and fixtures are a real treat. Tip: Light wood floors and a bright white kitchen go together like peanut butter and jelly.
ship shape
We're blown away by this atmospheric kitchen built in a converted former fishing cabin in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This is true galley style no matter how you look at it. Designer David Cafiero took inspiration from ship galleys and installed a Kohler sink and Newport Brass fixtures in the space. The result is a symmetrical yet attractive narrow kitchen layout. After all, the kitchen is a testament to its environment. “The tides rise and fall here, but things remain the same, always changing with the flow of the water,” Cafiero observes.
color me happy
The patterned tile mosaic isn't the only thing interesting about this paradise-like culinary space. Tenuta Carleone in Radda, Italy, is a farm-turned-luxury hospitality space designed by Officine Gullo with warm, sunny yellow cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and polished chrome. fittings seamlessly fit together to create a sun-drenched utopia.
unexpected fusion
This kitchen, part of one of Frank Gehry's early designs, is a study with harmonious contrasts. Exposed wood plank ceilings blend well with concrete floors and stainless steel appliances. It is proof that Gehry's relatively aggressive deconstructionism need not be at odds with a comfortable life.
bold and brazen
When Caterina Fabrizio, second-generation co-owner of her family's textile company, Dedar, stumbled upon a ground-floor apartment in a 1930s neoclassical villa, she was impressed by its double-height ceilings and expansive windows. I fell in love with it at first sight. However, the narrow galley kitchen was smaller than I had imagined. Her solution? Make the most of your small layout and immerse yourself in bright, firehouse-style red lacquered cabinets that make a statement.
daily azur
When it comes to kitchen design, Joe Lucas adheres to his own golden rules. “We don’t have a white kitchen,” Lucas explains. “The cabinets used to be all white, so I painted them right away.” This high-gloss galley in Lucas and David Heikka's sunny California home is upscale with a splash of bluebird blue. 's kitchen proves the timeless appeal of blue cabinets. This blue kitchen is always an impressive azure color.
multipurpose galley
Perched 821 feet above Tribeca, this sky-high kitchen features dazzling floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in hues that match the blue skies just beyond. Our favorite detail? The kitchen island is equipped with a stove, maximizing the space and elevating the galley-style feel without sacrificing the open feel.
in plain view
The blue-stained pine kitchen in this Brooklyn triplex looks more like a wall-to-wall galley kitchen, but there are lessons to be learned from this similarly compact setup. Observe open shelving, which is one of the features that are becoming more and more common in kitchens. Keep all your essentials within reach with fixtures that showcase your best culinary treasures. By keeping your shelves as organized as possible, you'll create a cooking space that's both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
colorful outfit
Nothing designer Angie Hranowski could do inside this Maine vacation home could match the views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Crockett Cove. So, taking a cue from the first architect, Emily Muir, she didn't try. Here in the kitchen, she just repainted the kitchen cabinets and covered her counters with new Formica sheets. In a rustic yet colorful galley-like space, you won't need anything more.
spatial awareness
The kitchen in this Los Angeles home may be small, but practical spatial solutions and custom redwood create a homely cooking space that punches above its weight. The oven and dishwasher are from Miele, and the sink fittings are from Vola.
Combine with a pop of color
When it comes to galley kitchens, a little color goes a long way. length Method. In this West Village apartment, Cochineal Design painted the cabinetry in Farrow & Ball's Preference Red, creating ample contrast with the marble countertops and backsplash.Completing the look are Smeg appliances Vintage Peter Selsing Candelabra (Courtesy of 1stDibs).
mix and match
For a more eccentric approach to the galley kitchen, take cues from Jean-Louis Deniot, who embraced a blue and white palette in this French home. From the checkered tiles to the color-blocked custom cabinetry, this galley kitchen is eye-catching without being overwhelming.
Design your in-dining experience
Just because a galley kitchen has limited square footage doesn't mean it can't be made into a multi-purpose space. In his Milan apartment, Dimostudio's Emiliano Salsi placed a small bistro table and chairs by the window to make the kitchen an even more high-traffic room. Dinner with a view? Yes, please.
marble wonders
Speaking of marble, why not cover your entire kitchen in the precious material? In this Parisian pad, designer Hugo Toro accents a Breche de Medici marble kitchen with custom red lacquer from Redfield & Dattner. We have proposed a middle ground between luxury and livability.
create a breakfast corner
To make this idea more permanent, commit to an authentic breakfast nook look, like Emile Humbert and Christophe Poyer did in their Monaco apartment. The kitchen table and chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret provide a well-equipped space to sit back, relax and enjoy delicious cuisine.
add island
Want to make the most of your work space? Create the illusion of a kitchen island, like Tom Filicia did in his Manhattan apartment. The designer added his Vanguard bar cart from his eponymous home decor collection for serving and meal preparation. (Unlike an island, you can easily move the bar cart out of the kitchen if you need more space.)
accept element
Bring the great outdoors indoors with natural materials. Architect Tobias Petri kept his materials simple when designing his family's alpine retreat. “Larch wood and concrete from the nearby mountains; [found] stone. that's it. There’s nothing else,” Petri says. “No fancy materials. No fancy tiles. Simple and local.”
make it simple
In Ku-Ling and Evan Yurman's New York apartment, the couple chose minimalist slab cabinet doors to center their Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Of course, simple doesn't mean boring. The couple warmed up this simple space with vintage pendants made by Max Englund for the Fontanaarte and Hans Wegner chairs.
style the shelves
Create the illusion of an airy, seemingly larger space with open shelves. For this small one-room apartment, designer Charlie Ferrer commissioned vintage Italian wallpaper, white subway tile, and custom green shelving that would complement Maynard's Monroe. The result is a happy middle ground between form and function.
create contrast
What's all black, white, and chic? This galley kitchen in St. Petersburg. To create a simple yet effective drama, designer Tim Veresnowski used custom high-contrast eucalyptus veneer wall coverings, cabinetry, and a single seat. IKEA products add style to this area.
Rachel Silva, ELLE DECOR's assistant digital editor, covers all aspects of haute couture, including design, architecture, and trends. She has written for Time, The Wall Street Journal, and Citywire.
Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist covering shopping and deals. excellent housekeeping, women's healthand El Deco, among others. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.
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