Photo of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Dunedin Road

Jamee Parish Architects, LLC

"A Kitchen for Architects" by Jamee Parish Architects, LLC. This project is within an old 1928 home. The kitchen was expanded and a small addition was added to provide a mudroom and powder room. It was important the the existing character in this home be complimented and mimicked in the new spaces.

HARMONY Home

Design Harmony

Designers kitchen with a custom arched cabinet for easy access and display of everyday items. This is a highly functional corner of the kitchen! Fridge/freezer to the right, range to the left this is the main prep area when cooking, morning coffee and where the 2nd dishwasher and 2nd garbage/recycle is. La Marzocco espresso machine is custom white and walnut wood details which we had plumbed in for water and drainage to make it highly functional! Small prep sink is key for everyday in the kitchen. LED lights added to the arch cabinet shelves which creates a warm glow in the morning and late evenings.

1940s House Renovation

You-Neek Designs

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, blue splashback, terra-cotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

S.O.S Styling on the Spot

M Design Studio

Adriana Eisele
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

White Macaubas Whimsical

Aria Stone Gallery

This beautiful new build colonial home was enhanced by the choice of this honed White Macaubas quartzite. This is an extremely durable material and is perfect for this soon to be mother of 3. She accented the kitchen with a turquoise hexagon back splash and oversized white lanterns

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Farmhouse Eclectic Newtown, Bucks County Kitchen

Bare Root Design Studio

Spring has arrived in the Newtown Bucks County "farmhouse" kitchen. Interior Designer, Nancy Gracia coupled this stunning La Cornue Fe stove with a custom zinc hood. Bardiglio hexagonal marble complement the stainless appliances and serves as a graceful backdrop to the subway marble set in a brick pattern throughout the entire kitchen. Custom beaded inset hand brushed cabinetry is a nice contrast to the thin pine planking flooring. Unlacquered brass hardware and soapstone countertops complete the custom cabinetry. Designed by Nancy Gracia of Bare Root Design Studio. Photo: Joe Kyle

San Francisco Apartment

Workroom C

Contemporary kitchen with traditional elements Photo by Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with subway tile splashback, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and solid surface benchtops.

Hackney Kitchen

Amy Stoddart Studio Ltd

This two-bed property in East London is a great example of clever spatial planning. The room was 1.4m by 4.2m, so we didn't have much to work with. We made the most of the space by integrating slimline appliances, such as the 450 dishwasher and 150 wine cooler. This enabled the client to have exactly what they wanted in the kitchen function-wise, along with having a really nicely designed space that worked with the industrial nature of the property.

Cuisine "Matières"

LPASSE DESIGN

Cuisine par Laurent Passe Crédit photo Virginie Ovessian
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall separate kitchen in Other with distressed cabinets, a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, limestone splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Stowe Retirement Getaway

Reap Construction

Photo of an expansive eclectic kitchen in Burlington with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, orange cabinets, coloured appliances, with island and vaulted.

California Dreaming - Kitchen

Curate by Tara

Mekenzie France Photography Renovation completed by Carolina Classic Builders, Charlotte NC
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charlotte with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Hand painted classical refrigeration & display unit

The Design Yard

Integrated fridge and freezer with curved glass display units
Eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Walnut & painted classical kitchen

The Design Yard

Star galaxy & moon white granite with raised level glass breakfast bar
This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Maison mix&match sur l'Île Saint Denis

Projet Wabi-sabi

Une belle et grande maison de l’Île Saint Denis, en bord de Seine. Ce qui aura constitué l’un de mes plus gros défis ! Madame aime le pop, le rose, le batik, les 50’s-60’s-70’s, elle est tendre, romantique et tient à quelques références qui ont construit ses souvenirs de maman et d’amoureuse. Monsieur lui, aime le minimalisme, le minéral, l’art déco et les couleurs froides (et le rose aussi quand même!). Tous deux aiment les chats, les plantes, le rock, rire et voyager. Ils sont drôles, accueillants, généreux, (très) patients mais (super) perfectionnistes et parfois difficiles à mettre d’accord ? Et voilà le résultat : un mix and match de folie, loin de mes codes habituels et du Wabi-sabi pur et dur, mais dans lequel on retrouve l’essence absolue de cette démarche esthétique japonaise : donner leur chance aux objets du passé, respecter les vibrations, les émotions et l’intime conviction, ne pas chercher à copier ou à être « tendance » mais au contraire, ne jamais oublier que nous sommes des êtres uniques qui avons le droit de vivre dans un lieu unique. Que ce lieu est rare et inédit parce que nous l’avons façonné pièce par pièce, objet par objet, motif par motif, accord après accord, à notre image et selon notre cœur. Cette maison de bord de Seine peuplée de trouvailles vintage et d’icônes du design respire la bonne humeur et la complémentarité de ce couple de clients merveilleux qui resteront des amis. Des clients capables de franchir l’Atlantique pour aller chercher des miroirs que je leur ai proposés mais qui, le temps de passer de la conception à la réalisation, sont sold out en France. Des clients capables de passer la journée avec nous sur le chantier, mètre et niveau à la main, pour nous aider à traquer la perfection dans les finitions. Des clients avec qui refaire le monde, dans la quiétude du jardin, un verre à la main, est un pur moment de bonheur. Merci pour votre confiance, votre ténacité et votre ouverture d’esprit. ????

Projet Bertha

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, red splashback, panelled appliances, ceramic floors, with island, beige floor and brown benchtop.

Rénovation 50m2 à Paris 12e

StudioDallas

Cuisine noire avec crédence et plan de travail de style marbre vert. Ambiance chic et éclectique.
Inspiration for an eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, no island and green benchtop.

A splash of color

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Photo of an expansive eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, painted wood floors, with island, blue floor and white benchtop.

Edinburgh Renovation

User

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Edinburgh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen with Beaded Inset Cabinets Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Eclectic Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!