Galley Kitchen Design Ideas That Live Large

Galley kitchens can have a bad rap, depending on your style preference. A hallmark of older homes, the compact cook spaces—distinguished by their narrow layout and parallel counters (they were named after the narrow kitchens on ships!)—can actually be quite functional, not to mention beautiful. (And updating a galley kitchen is far easier and more affordable than renovating the multi-island kitchens that have dominated Pinterest over the last few years!) That said, figuring out just how to maximize such a small footprint can be tricky. It's natural to think you may need to steer clear of color or keep pattern to a minimum to prevent the walls from closing in—or that upper cabinets are a no-go in a narrow space—but the truth is, you can get away with almost anything in a galley kitchen. Really!

Whether you're looking for new kitchen paint color ideas, want to incorporate a 2020 kitchen trend, or stick to a farmhouse kitchen style to match the rest of your home, it's all possible. That's why we rounded up 15 of our favorite pint-sized galley kitchen design ideas to give you inspiration for how to remodel yours. Whether you're building a new home with a galley kitchen, renovating an older one, or just want to make a few stylish tweaks to your room's current design, we hope these chic (and functional!) kitchen decor ideas help you head in that direction.