Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, with island and multi-coloured benchtop.

North Shore Glam

Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.

Aimee Mazzenga Photography
Large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, white benchtop, marble benchtops, marble splashback and beige floor.

Kingswood Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | NJ

Flooret

Tones of golden oak and walnut, with sparse knots to balance the more traditional palette. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Classic White Kitchen in Chicago

Dream Kitchens, Inc.

Our goal on this project was to make the kitchen in Chicago's popular Rogers Park neighborhood work for a family of six plus feel comfortable when they hosted family gatherings. We opened up the space, both literally and aesthetically, with the removal of the original center posts (see before photos) and a bright color palette that lends a light and open feel to the space. Our clients can hardly believe that their once small, dark, uncomfortable main floor has become a bright, functional and beautiful space where they can now comfortably host friends &family, and hang out as a family.

Modern English Tudor

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive eclectic open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Mountain Maritime Pantry

Design Harmony

Custom Cabinets: Acadia Cabinets Backsplash Tile: Daltile Custom Copper Detail on Hood: Northwest Custom Woodwork Appliances: Albert Lee/Wolf Fabric for Custom Romans: Kravet

Dakota Condo Renovation-Midtown

Infinite Home

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor, white benchtop and recessed-panel cabinets.

Anne-Sophie's Kitchen & Bathroom

Neolith UK

Mid-sized eclectic galley kitchen in Essex with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Architectural Salvage Bespoke Kitchen from Woodstock Furniture

Woodstock Furniture

This stunning bespoke kitchen was created by Woodstock Furniture for a client who is a designer that was keen to incorporate architectural salvage featuring a standout kitchen island

W12 Kitchen

British Standard by Plain English

Cupboards painted in "Strong White’ and "Hague Blue" by Farrow & Ball (oil eggshell). Handles, sink and taps sourced by the client. Worktops in Carrara Marble. Range cooker by Mercury.

Marina Cottage Re-Imagined

Williams Construction

Galley kitchen with stacked tile backsplash and floating shelves. Backsplash is stacked Carerra marble subway tile.
Photo of a small eclectic galley kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation

Emilie Fournet Interiors

The kitchen was transformed by removing the entire back wall, building a staircase leading to the basement below and creating a glass box over it opening it up to the back garden.The deVol kitchen has Studio Green shaker cabinets and reeded glass. The splash back is aged brass and the worktops are quartz marble and reclaimed school laboratory iroko worktop for the island. The kitchen has reclaimed pine pocket doors leading onto the breakfast room.

Victorian Terrace in Islington

Sarah Ross Design

The kitchen space is not huge but has everything you need and is great for entertaining. The space is flooded with light. Photo:James Balston
Inspiration for an eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone floors and with island.

Officine Gullo | Manhattan Flair

Officine Gullo

We are in New York City, in a wonderful vintage apartment in the luxury Upper East Side district, overlooking Central Park. New York designer Julie Hillman, in collaboration with Peter Pennoyer Architects, designed a kitchen with professional performance that was perfectly integrated with the home’s eclectic furnishing full of precious vintage details. In this elegant project, Officine Gullo created the kitchen and its furnishings by applying custom solutions that allowed the designers to meet the needs and wishes of the client. In fact, the kitchen was designed to be experienced in everyday life, as Julie Hillman tells us: “We wanted a space that could act as a kitchen but could visually appear as a room. The challenge was to separate the professional kitchen from the family space, but at the same time make it practical and in tune with the rest of the environment.” In the environment thus designed, the cooking area plays a prominent role, and Officine Gullo’s OG Professional stove is the protagonist. It is a professional high-tech cooking unit extremely functional and extremely versatile, offering multiple cooking methods thanks to its large dimensions that allow the preparation of dishes even for several guests. The two ovens available, one static and one ventilated, allow simultaneous cooking, while the hob is equipped with maxi burners and a ribbed frytop. A custom-made hood, with metal frame, glass panels and LED lights, was manufactured by Officine Gullo and installed above the cooking area. Custom wall cabinets and under-top drawers complete the furnishings with matching design. The large window illuminates the sink with marble top, hosting also the dishwasher. The central island is dedicated to washing as well. Made of wood and marble, in addition to the integrated sink, it features drawers, some of which are refrigerated. Julie commented on the choice of materials and finishes, saying: “I love unusual combinations of different materials, so we chose Jet Black (RAL 9005) for the kitchen and the special finish in dark burnished brass for the frames for their industrial look, and a natural polished oak colour, matching the same hue of the parquet, for the wooden sections.” ABOUT JULIE HILLMAN Julie Hillman’s approach to designing residential spaces focuses on a thoughtful curation of collectible items that speak to both the client’s unique interests and her eclectic aesthetic. She cultivates a creative dialogue between the architects, artisans, and craftsmen to ensure that each home tells its own story. She believes there should be harmony in every room in a home, and the best way to achieve this is to create a subtle yet unexpected mix of decorative and functional arts. She feels that every item in a room should be in conversation with one another while maintaining its own significance. Julie’s goal is to help each home possess a distinctive, timeless, and unique style that is not based on any specific criteria, but on the collaborative vision of designer and client.

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.

Rénovation 50m2 à Paris 12e

StudioDallas

Cuisine noire avec crédence et plan de travail de style marbre vert. Ambiance chic et éclectique.
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.

Use the Good Plates

Atelier Bond

Design ideas for a large eclectic kitchen in Adelaide with louvered cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, marble splashback, marble floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Great Transformation

Susan Clouse Interior Solutions

Update the kitchen with shaker cabinets - blue bottom & white upper cabinets, quartz countertop, quartz full splash on a cooktop wall & marble mosaic tile on a window wall, wall mount tv, sink in island, gold accent plumbing, pulls, and lighting

Eclectic Uplift

Christine Howard Designs, LLC

Photo of a small eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, laminate floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Wild at Art

Tracy Lynn Studio

Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble splashback, white appliances and with island.

Eclectic Kitchen with Marble 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!