Better yet, these tips are extra affordable, and many are renter-friendly as well.
Give your cooking space plenty of new life without breaking the bankyou deserve it.
Below, we’re sharing small galley kitchen ideas that are affordable and doable.
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Keep your counters clear of excess so that you have as much room for food prep as possible.
These shelves can be equal parts decorative and functional.
Colored Cabinets
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Who says that kitchens should be all white?
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Experiment with a dose of color and opt for cabinets with some extra personality, like these green-blue beauties.
Colorful kitchens are majorly in vogue as of late.
Choose soothing colors like blue and green.
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Or go bold with bright warm shades of pink, coral, or yellow.
These glass ones complement the white tones in this galley kitchen wonderfully.
Small Galley Kitchen With Shiplap Accent Wall
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Say hello to shiplap.
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If you love a farmhouse look, bring a shiplap wall into your galley kitchen.
Whether you paint it a fun color or leave it white is entirely up to you.
Whether real or faux, green friends add major personality to any room of the home.
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How cool is this blue honeycomb design?
It’s perfectly rustic chic and offers tons of room for linens, glassware, plates, and more.
Utilize a utensil crock and knife black to corral everyday basics and keep them within reach.
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To maximize vertical space, carry storage cabinets and shelves from floor to ceiling.
Install pull-out cabinetry for space efficiency and easy access.
Lay out the stove, sink, and fridge in akitchen triangleto optimize workflow.
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These prints all complement the soft blue cabinets nicely.
Again, you might introduce the look into your space with apeel-and-stick solutionthat is removable when your lease ends.
This also means that they aren’t taking up precious cabinet space.
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Chic Hardware
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Replacecabinet hardwarewith pulls that speak to your aesthetic.
If you’re renting, be sure to keep the originals on hand to reinstall before moving out.
Here, a cheerful red adds an instant pep to the room.
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Small Two-Toned Galley Kitchen
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Why not opt for a two-toned look in the kitchen?
Black and white is always a popular pairing and adds visual interest to this small space.
Make the most of every square inch and get creative with storage solutions.
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Better yet, you know exactly what’s clean and ready to use.
Small Dining Nook
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Don’t underestimate the function your galley kitchen can offer.
Small Pink Galley Kitchen
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Think pink.
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Here, a beige tone brings a transitional look into this galley kitchen.
A gold faucet immediately adds a touch of luxury to this galley kitchen.
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I Spy DIY
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