Walnut Wood Kitchen with marble backsplash and green tile.
Inspiration for an eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, green splashback, marble splashback, with island and brown 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.

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.

Chatham Eclectic White and Expresso

LS Lindstrom LLC

Peter Fornabal
This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Artsy Kitchen Remodel

Carol's Interior Fashions

Island with microwave drawer and touch open garbage, recycling center. The island has a olive gray paint finish with a overhang to fit up to three stools.

Dakota Condo Renovation-Midtown

Infinite Home

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

Casa Blanca Estates

Visuelle Design Group

Design ideas for a small eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Character Cottage Napier

User

Florence Charvin
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped separate kitchen in Napier-Hastings with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances and no island.

White and Black Geometric Kitchen

Sharer Design Group LLC

Black and white and gorgeous all over! This stunning kitchen remodel combines warm natural wood tones with striking contrasts of bold colors and patterns. Custom @woodlandcabinetry is featured in white and maple with a warm neutral stain, while light and dark quartz countertops continue the beautiful contrast. An extended center island with built-in table seating creatively adds functionality with effective space management, while a bold geometric patterned backsplash and black and chrome custom vent hood combine for a striking focal point. This kitchen is poised, polished and ready to party!

A House in the Woods on the Water

Gina Fitzsimmons ASID NKBA

Gwin Hunt Photography
Eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Ginger Kitchen

A.J. McCullough Carpentry

10x10 kitchen remodel. Complete with tin copper embossed ceiling and crown molding. New integrity window, new cabinets, appliances and granite top. New sink and electrical done as well.

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.

Johnson Rd

Colordrunk Designs

Elizabeth Day
This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, marble splashback, panelled appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

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

Backsplash: Interiology showroom - 432 Main St. Watertown, MA

LaFauci Tile and Marble

Refined Calacatta marble mosaic for an eclectic kitchen backsplash. The elegant mosaic gleams with hints of brass to coordinate with the kitchen fixtures and hardware.

Chatham Eclectic White and Expresso

LS Lindstrom LLC

Peter Fornabal
Design ideas for a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Gamercy Park Duplex

kimberly peck architect

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Keeping the charm

Liv 4 Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, brown floor and green benchtop.

Eclectic Kitchen Design

Everingham Design

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic open plan kitchen in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Past Present House

chadbourne + doss architects

The transition between old and new is evident in the hall. The soft arched opening leads to the existing Dining Room. The angular walnut cabinetry of the Kitchen leads into to the new addition.

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!