Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback and white appliances.

Mountain contemporary home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Charlie Dresen, SteamboatsMyHome

Charlie Dresebn
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Denver with wood benchtops, a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets and coloured appliances.

Transitional Toronto Home

Douglas Design Studio

Peter Sellar
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, light hardwood floors and with island.

Tamarac

TruDesign

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Earthy Kitchen - Condo Renovation

HAVEN design+building llc

Warm and cool tones, wood and metallic surfaces and light and dark materials contrast nicely to give a warm earthy feel to this condo renovation in Burlington VT. photos:erica ell

Tudor Kitchen Renovation

erin williamson

Erin Williamson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Austin with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and beige floor.

Showplace EVO Kitchen, Family Room, Baths & Laundry in Maple Pierce - Peppercorn

Cabinetry by Better Bilt

Manufacturer: Showplace EVO Style: Maple Pierce Stain: Peppercorn Countertop (Kitchen & Bathrooms): Blue Arras Granite (Eagle Marble & Granite) Countertop (Laundry): Granito Anarelo (Rogers Cabinets Inc.) Sinks & Fixtures: Customer’s Own Designer: Andrea Yeip Builder/Contractor: LaBelle

Retro Remodel

Montenegro Homes & Development LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, orange splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, a peninsula, grey floor and green benchtop.

Fabiano Residence

K and Q Interiors

Kitchen
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and multi-coloured floor.

Retro Modern Kitchen Design - Vail Colorado

Vail Cabinets

www.vailcabinets.com Authorized Custom Cupboards Dealer.
Mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey floor.

Kitchens

New Style Cabinets

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and beige floor.

Fort Greene

JMorris Design

Seth Caplan
Photo of a large eclectic open plan kitchen in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, yellow splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, black floor, white benchtop and white splashback.

Eclectic Kitchen & First Floor Remodel

Criner Remodeling

Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Other with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Eclectic Kitchen - Alameda, CA

Saikley Architects

The clients wanted a very colorful, playful kitchen with materials they love in a mix of styles in this Colonial Revival home. We used Mexican tiles as they had used elsewhere in the house; a replica tin ceiling; green stained wood floor; dark stained custom wood cabinets; and window and door casing milled to match the original casing at the house. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/eclectic-kitchen/

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home

Divine Design Center

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home A DOCA Kitchen on the Massachusettes Shore Line Designer: Jana Neudel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka
Inspiration for a large eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, grey floor and brown benchtop.

Prospect Courtyard Duplex

BARRETT STUDIO architects

These courtyard duplexes stretch vertically with public spaces on the main level, private spaces on the second, and a third-story perch for reading & dreaming accessed by a spiral staircase. They also live larger by opening the entire kitchen / dining wall to an expansive deck and private courtyard. Embedded in an eclectically modern New Urbanist neighborhood, the exterior features bright colors and a patchwork of complimentary materials. Photos: Maggie Flickinger

I've got the Blues

Meredith Hayward Richard

Do you have the blues? Well this kitchen design certainly does! Incorporated in the design is the Schuler cherry cabinetry, with door style Sugar Creek, has been paired with Sensa’s Blue Pearl granite. To fully capture the “blue theme”, we added Elida’s Skylight Glass Subway tile throughout the walls and Elida’s Skylight Glass Hexagon Mosaic, where the range hood and stove is located. All appliances in the kitchen are Samsung’s in color Black Stainless Steel. The cabinetry pulls are color Black Bronze provided from Schuler. All in all, the client is not in the blues when it comes to their newly remodeled

Bluegrass Court

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and turquoise benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen with Dark Wood 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!