<p>The galley kitchen layout isn’t a sexy one; but it’s practical especially for small spaces. This linear and sometimes narrow kitchen design features countertops and counters flanking both sides, maximising prep and storage space while taking up the least amount of square footage as possible.</p>
<p>For a few of us, going with a galley kitchen is a choice; for most of us, there’s not much of one. But whether your galley kitchen is by choice or by design, these gorgeous ones we found in HDB flats should give you some new ways to think about this functional kitchen layout.</p>
<h3>1. Feeling detached</h3>
<p>Not having the space for a kitchen island getting you down? Here’s the solution: make a part of your kitchen counters detachable and attach castors to it and voila, a mobile mini kitchen island you can bring around your cooking space.</p>
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<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/kejico/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kejico</a><br />
Location: Tampines</p>
<h3>2. Grey number</h3>
<p>If the space for your galley kitchen is particularly narrow, you might want to consider hacking away part of the walls like in this HDB flat. Replace concrete with glass panels to brighten up the space while keeping fumes and grease contained.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-92623" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Lemonfridge-Studio-Bukit-Batok-West-5room-BTO-5.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="697" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/lemonfridge-studio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lemonfridge Studio</a><br />
Location: Bukit Batok</p>
<h3>3. The great divide</h3>
<p>Dividing your kitchen between wet and dry zones is a useful way to keep all the heavy cooking in the wet area, while leaving lighter meal preparation in the dry area. It’s a design that works even for galley kitchens. Just use a sliding glass door to keep both zones separated.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-48343" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Amoz-Boon-AE.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="669" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of Amoz Boon<br />
Location: Choa Chu Kang</p>
<h3>4. Pint-sized wonder</h3>
<p>Galley kitchens don’t have to be long and linear. Take this boxy galley kitchen in this 2-room HDB flat for instance. It may be small, but it packs a punch in features, incorporating everything you need and then some. Handle-less cabinets and cubby shelves help to reduce the visual bulk in this cooking space.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-102530" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/The-minimalist-society-punggol-sumang-2-bedroom.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="646" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-minimalist-society/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Minimalist Society</a><br />
Location: Punggol</p>
<h3>5. A vision of white</h3>
<p>An all-white palette isn’t the easiest to maintain, especially if you do heavy cooking. But if you’re a light user, it is a great way to open up a small cooking space. Here, glossy surfaces, a lot easier to clean, were chosen for the cabinets to brighten the kitchen further. Instead of going for two sides of counters, the homeowners went with a bar table on one side to serve as a breakfast nook.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-48056 size-full" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Style-Living-Interior-Punggol-Walk-8.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="710" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/style-living-interior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Style Living Interior</a><br />
Location: Punggol</p>
<h3>6. Keeping things classy</h3>
<p>The modern Victorian style may be heavy on details, but that doesn’t mean it can’t work in a small galley kitchen layout. To reduce the visual heft, the designer did away with the conventional counters on one side, replacing it with a sleek and elegant marble-topped buffet table.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-78027" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/The-Scientist-Telok-Blangah-HDB-Pink-Design-Theme-9.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="666" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-scientist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Scientist</a><br />
Location: Telok Blangah</p>
<h3>7. Mermaid magic</h3>
<p>Whatever you want to call them, mermaid, fish scale or scallop tiles, they are totally trending. Incorporate them into your kitchen backsplash—with a contrasting grout, no less—like in this galley kitchen to make a strong graphic statement.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-102538" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/The-Local-Innterior-Telok-Blangah-4room-4.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="801" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/local-inn-terior/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Local Inn.terior</a><br />
Location: Telok Blangah</p>
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<h3>8. Patterned perfection</h3>
<p>There isn’t a need to place upper cabinets on both sides of your galley kitchen. Leaving one side bare helps to free up the space visually, making things seem less cramped. The bare walls were replaced with patterned tiles in this cooking space, creating a focal point. Open shelves were also mounted on the wall, providing the perfect spots for everyday wares.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-102529" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/notion-of-w-bukit-batok.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="500" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/notion-of-w/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Notion of W</a><br />
Location: Bukit Batok</p>
<h3>9. Country charm</h3>
<p>This galley kitchen oozes a country charm with glass kitchen cabinets and rustic style brown square tiles. But it’s that adorable curved-edge breakfast area for two at the end of the counter that steals our hearts.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-100379" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Starry-Homestead-213A-Punggol-Waves-2.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="720" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/starry-homestead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Starry Homestead</a><br />
Location: Punggol</p>
<h3>10. Get a handle on this</h3>
<p>Galley kitchens don’t have to be boring. Large, round turquoise knobs steal the show in this funky galley kitchen. The handles are as ergonomic (better grip) as they are fun. Notice that one section of the cooking space features full-height storage instead of counters, which is a good choice if you need more storage.</p>
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<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/linear-space-concepts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linear Space Concepts</a><br />
Location: Upper Boon Keng</p>
<h3>11. Staying afloat</h3>
<p>A floating kitchen counter design in addition to the hidden warm LED lights lend an airy feel to this galley kitchen, which helps to create the sense of a less visually bulky cooking space.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-69055" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/The-Roomakers-133-Marsiling-5.jpg" alt="" width="1080" height="720" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/the-roomakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Roomakers</a><br />
Location: Marsiling</p>
<h3>12. Asymmetrical beauty</h3>
<p>There’s nothing conventional about the kitchen counters in this galley kitchen, which run along the wall in varying heights. It keeps things interesting in a linear layout, but it’s also a good way to zone the different areas on the counter.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-102531" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/van-hus-punggol.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="500" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/van-hus-interior-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Van Hus</a><br />
Location: Punggol</p>
<h3>13. Rough around the edges</h3>
<p>Rustic wood and matte black surfaces create a very masculine style galley kitchen, which can be a bit visually heavy. To lighten things up, do away with top cabinets and replace them with open glass shelves.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79541" src="https://d213h1b7vxzzl3.cloudfront.net/editor/Design-Zage-Skyline-BTO-6.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="788" /></p>
<p>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.renonation.sg/professional/design-zage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Design Zage</a><br />
Location: Bukit Batok</p>
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13 Gorgeous Galley Kitchen Ideas for Your Small HDB Flat

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