Inspiration for a large eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Evanston Single Family

LOMA Studios

John Firak / LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com
Eclectic kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white 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.

Great Room Kitchen with Bar Stools, Island and Black Cabinets

Michelle's Interiors

With its giraffe patterned bar stools, over-sized ceramic urn, orange-red accents and unusual artwork, this condo is a feast for the eyes. The grey, flat-panel cabinets add to the updated, modern styling. Photo by Norman Sizemore/Mary Beth Price

Vintage Boho Townhome

Infinite Home

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.

Natural Palette Kitchen in Cupertino Hills

Silva Custom Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Alta Vista Residence

Distinctive Designs

© Distinctive Designs
Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Ottawa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, linoleum floors and with island.

Multi-Cultural Mountain Home, Full Home Design

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Distressed, black cabinets and a neutral ceiling frame a kitchen accented with brushed nickel hardware, countertops of brushed black granite, stainless steel appliances (hood, stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator) and a brushed nickel faucet. Vintage, hand-blown amber glass pendants hang above rattan bar stools and dark walnut hardwoods, with a turquoise glass tile backsplash providing a pop of color.

Stunning Architectural Gem Overlooking San Francisco Bay

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This dramatic contemporary residence features extraordinary design with magnificent views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the ever changing San Francisco Bay. The amazing great room has soaring 36 foot ceilings, a Carnelian granite cascading waterfall flanked by stairways on each side, and an unique patterned sky roof of redwood and cedar. The 57 foyer windows and glass double doors are specifically designed to frame the world class views. Designed by world-renowned architect Angela Danadjieva as her personal residence, this unique architectural masterpiece features intricate woodwork and innovative environmental construction standards offering an ecological sanctuary with the natural granite flooring and planters and a 10 ft. indoor waterfall. The fluctuating light filtering through the sculptured redwood ceilings creates a reflective and varying ambiance. Other features include a reinforced concrete structure, multi-layered slate roof, a natural garden with granite and stone patio leading to a lawn overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Completing the home is a spacious master suite with a granite bath, an office / second bedroom featuring a granite bath, a third guest bedroom suite and a den / 4th bedroom with bath. Other features include an electronic controlled gate with a stone driveway to the two car garage and a dumb waiter from the garage to the granite kitchen.

Batesville Indiana granite

The Stone Studio

Granite island is finished with a 6 cm chiseled edge profile. Stone work by The Stone Studio of Batesville, IN.
Design ideas for an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops and stainless steel appliances.

Rusted

MIREWORKS

Inspiration for a large eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, porcelain floors, with island, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Janssen

New Concept 180

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley separate kitchen in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, coloured appliances, no island, a farmhouse sink and porcelain floors.

Green Kitchen

Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center

The green tones of this kitchen give a modern twist to this traditional home. Beaded board coffered ceiling delineates the kitchen space in this open floor plan.

Bountiful Kitchen

Caitlin Wilson Design

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors, with island and beige floor.

Pantry Doors - Sans Soucie Happy Chef & Sacks Glass Pantry Door

Sans Soucie Art Glass

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit or site to learn more!

Blue and White Kitchen Cabinet Painting Updates this Tuscan Kitchen

Paper Moon Painting

We love the transformation accomplished by paint and a new tile backsplash! We painted the upper cabinets in Sherwin Williams 6252 "Ice Cube", and the lower cabinets in SW 7602 "Indigo Batik". Don't forget to check out the "Before" pic!

Houston Kitchen Update

Charanza Contracting Inc.

Mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and a double-bowl sink.

Pasco, WA

DB Indy - Kitchen Bath Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

Jamaica Plain Kitchen

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View of the new peninsula with raised steel bar and suspended steel shelf separating the kitchen and eating area.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and a peninsula.

400 Demming, Chicago

B&J Montague

Beth Vani Designer/photos
This is an example of a small eclectic eat-in kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and with island.

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!