Custom designed second row for the beach home, in a gated plantation on Hilton Head Island. The kitchen is open to the central great room and dining area, creating an open floor plan. We chose colors and materials which compliment the surrounding area with soft tones and hues. I worked closely with the client and we went through multiple design options, each honing in closer to the end result. We achieved a home with character, detail, and one that matches their lifestyle.

South of Broad private residence. Historic home in Charleston, SC

Atlantic Stone

Patrick Brickman
Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in Charleston with granite benchtops and stone slab splashback.

Prairie Style Shoot-Home

styling by Maxcy

Lu Tapp
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, slate floors and with island.

Kitchen

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Stoke Newington

Cassidy Hughes Interior Design

Design ideas for a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Glam

City Homes, LLC

Large eclectic galley open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Bright Eclectic Kitchen Design - New Hope

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

At the heart of this New Hope, PA kitchen design is a large, T-shaped island that includes a work area, storage, and a table top that serves as a dining table. The Koch Cabinetry island and hood are both a Seneca door style in a dark wood finish, while the perimeter kitchen cabinets are a Prairie door style in painted white. Both cabinet finishes are perfectly complemented by a multi-toned White Bahamas granite countertop with an eased edge and Richelieu transitional hardware in antique nickel. The cabinets have ample storage accessories including roll outs, a cutlery divider, pull out spice storage, tray divider, wine rack, and much more. The island incorporates a Blanco Siligranit farmhouse sink with a pull down sprayer faucet and soap dispenser. An angled power strip is installed on the island for easy access to electrical items. The kitchen remodel incorporated new appliances including a GE Cafe counter-depth refrigerator, dishwasher, and range, as well as a Whirlpool beverage refrigerator. The new kitchen floor is 12 x 24 Polis It Rocks in Sandstone.

When Art and Food Collide

Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS

Condos are often a challenge – can’t move water, venting has to remain connected to existing ducting and recessed cans may not be an option. In this project, we had an added challenge – we could not lower the ceiling on the exterior wall due to a continual leak issue that the HOA has put off due to the multi-million-dollar expense. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Work Centers: prep, baking, clean up, message, beverage and entertaining. Vignette Design: avoid wall to wall cabinets, enhance the work center philosophy Geometry: create a more exciting and natural flow ANGLES: the baking center features a Miele wall oven and Liebherr Freezer, the countertop is 36” deep (allowing for an extra deep appliance garage with stainless tambour). CURVES: the island, desk and ceiling is curved to create a more natural flow. A raised drink counter in Sapele allows for “bellying up to the bar” CIRCLES: the 60” table (seating for 6) is supported by a steel plate and a custom column (used also to support the end of the curved desk – not shown) ISLAND CHALLENGE: To install recessed cans and connect to the existing ducting – we dropped the ceiling 6”. The dropped ceiling curves at the end of the island to the existing ceiling height at the pantry/desk area of the kitchen. The stainless steel column at the end of the island is an electrical chase (the ceiling is concrete, which we were not allowed to puncture) for the island Cabinets: Sapele – Vertical Grain Island Cabinets: Metro LM 98 – Horizontal Grain Laminate Countertop Granite: Purple Dunes Wood – maple Drink Counter: Sapele Appliances: Refrigerator and Freezer: Liebherr Induction CT, DW, Wall and Steam Oven: Miele Hood: Best Range Hoods – Cirrus Wine Refrigerator: Perlick Flooring: Cork Tile Backsplash: Artistic Tile Steppes – Negro Marquina Lighting: Tom Dixon NW Architectural Photography

San Luis Kitchen, Retro 50s

San Luis Kitchen Co.

This was a fun re-model with a fun-loving homeowner. Know locally as 'the 50's guy' the homeowner wanted his kitchen to reflect his passion for that decade. Using Northstar appliances from Elmira Stove Works was just the beginning. We complemented the bright red of the appliances with white cabinets and black counters. The homeowner then added the yellow walls and detailed tile work to finish it off. photo: James DeBrauwere

Moccassin Avenue

M&I Design Group

Just waiting for the backsplash!
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic eat-in kitchen in San Diego with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and with island.

Princeton Project

Kitchenology

Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Light Brown Kitchen Remodel with waterfall Rainforest Granite Counterto

Cyr Kitchen and Bath

This Kitchen remodel was designed by Jeff from our Manchester Showroom. This remodel features Dewills cabinetry with flat-panel door style and light brown color finish. This kitchen also features a granite countertop with Rainforest color with waterfall edge. Other features include extra-long Bar pull Satin Nickel hardware and cork flooring with beige color.

Hunt Country Homestead

Mastercraft Design Inc.

Set in the rolling hills of Virginia known for its horse farms and wineries, this new custom home has Old World charm by incorporating such elements as reclaimed barnwood floors, rustic wood and timewonn paint finishes, and other treasures found at home and abroad treasured by this international family. Photos by :Greg Hadley

Lakefront Cottage Renovation

MGLM Architects

Kitchen view to Breakfast area and sunroom. Green granite counters complement the new kitchen cabinetry. Tops of the cabinets provide a great opportunity for uplighting the ceiling beams. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photography by Bill Meyer

Wynnewood Garden Kitchen

Airy Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, with island, green floor and black benchtop.

Multicolored Kitchen

Adam Gibson Design

2013 Adam Gibson
Inspiration for a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, a drop-in sink, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen 2

JSM Commercial & Home Solutions

Wood Stone Stainess
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic galley open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Antique Home Renovation

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis: Photographer
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Post and Beam Kitchen

YesterTec Design Company

The open plan post and beam interior (seen from the family room) is segmented only by ceiling height changes as the wood floors and ceilings continue from area to area. It was this open feeling that caused the owners to search for a kitchen solution that would furnish the wide open kitchen that could be seen from all the adjacent areas. In addition, they did not want to cover up all the structural posts, beams and braces with wall to wall cabinetry. In the foreground, the storage unit above the counter top level conceals the messy sink area from view, while allowing the cook to be part of whatever is going on.

New Orleans Historic Condo

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Living room of historic building in New Orleans. Beautiful view overlooking the Warehouse District.
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen with Granite Benchtops 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!