Photo of a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Salvia & Petrolio 2018

mm46_ Arch. Marta Crivello

Small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Milan with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Wainui

Rarebirds Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Auckland with an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, laminate floors, with island, grey floor, brown benchtop and vaulted.

Acton Family Home

Lomax & Chi

This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Reforma d'habitatge unifamiliar

SP25 Arquitectura

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz benchtops, black splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, black benchtop and exposed beam.

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Chalkhouse Kitchens

Neutrals will never go out of fashion, they are safe, timeless and calming, but sometimes it’s good to be a little more adventurous. This couple opted for a strikingly vibrant Verdigris paint colour on most of their cabinetry, with just the island painted in a soothing greige colour Bone, both from Farrow and Ball. This room had originally been a living room with a feature chimney breast so instead of using the space for a cooker as usual, we opted to give centre stage to the Belfast sink so the owners could keep an eye on their little one in the adjoining family room when preparing food on the island. Taking the quartz upstand higher onto the chimney breast allowed for highly decorative wallpaper to be used above, without fear of it being splashed with washing up water. A tall breakfast larder on one side of the chimney is balanced by a wall unit at the other end allowing for symmetrically placed wall lights for ambient lighting, still leaving plenty of room for a full larder and American fridge freezer on the side wall (and room for the much loved goldfish in his tank). The island has side by side ovens, one a single fan oven, the other a combi microwave with a neat warming drawer below, these, coupled with a large gas hob above, create a modern range style cooking area without the need to find room on the worktop for a freestanding microwave. A casual seating area on the back of the island is handily positioned right next to the wine cooler, perfect when friends come over for drinks and dinner. On the other side of the kitchen is a bank of tall slim units, with open bookshelves for all the cookery books, one cupboard hiding access to essential pipework and the other a hidden access into the utility room behind. Much thought went into the design of the tiny utility space, which had to accommodate the washing machine, freezer, both electric and gas meters and still allow space for a pantry area for extra food storage.

Barra de madera y superficie imitación mármol en la isla de cocina

Sincro

Design ideas for a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Southbay Elegance

Sanctuary Commercial & Residential Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, beige floor and white benchtop.

PARIS IV - Rénovation totale d'un petit atelier d'artiste dans le marais

Maud Soulimant Intérieurs

Inspiration for a small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, black cabinets, black splashback, black appliances, cement tiles, grey floor, black benchtop, beaded inset cabinets, laminate benchtops, engineered quartz splashback and no island.

Acton Family Home

Lomax & Chi

Large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

STAGING

TAB Interior Designs LLC

When staging a space where a meal could happen, have fun! Layer with various patterns, colors, and textures to add the interest to make for a memorable moment. An inexpensive fabric placemat with a mid-mod feel really brought the fun to the space!

Lawson Park Condo

Lindy Design Build

Small eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white floor and white benchtop.

Vistas del salón desde la cocina

Sincro

Photo of a large eclectic open plan kitchen in Barcelona with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Chicago Home Addition

Danni Krueger-Maddison

Photo of an eclectic kitchen pantry in Chicago with quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, white benchtop, an undermount sink, blue cabinets, white splashback and engineered quartz splashback.

Central Seattle Kitchen Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

Sophisticated dark grey shaker style cabinets with knurled brass hardware. Walnut butcher block countertop, which waterfalls on the island. White quartz backsplash with light grey veining. A concrete apron front sink. Both stainless steel and integrated appliances.

Kitchen Remodel

Baxter Interior Design Limited

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in Sussex with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Remodel on a Budget

Shoshi Designs

Kitchen remodel included painting of existing base cabinets, replacing wall cabinets and adding an island. replacement all fittings, hardware and appliances and updating floors and countertop extending it to backsplash to add a touch of luxury. walnut butcher block was added for dining/ bar seating and the remnants were used as open shelves to the left of the window.

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Chalkhouse Kitchens

Enchanting on Eagle Street

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Усово

Надя Кармин

Photo of a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, solid surface benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, ceramic floors, no island, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen with Engineered Quartz Splashback 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!