Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic galley eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, pink cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, with island, yellow floor and yellow benchtop.

Northcote House

Ochre Studio

Custom terrazzo benchtop, oak veneer cupboards with hand pull cutouts for opening, curved walls with timber battens.
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete floors, grey floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Living Wall Another Sky, Interiors StudioTAB, Mumbai. Photographed by Nayan Soni

Nayan Soni Photography

Nayan Soni
Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Bengaluru with flat-panel cabinets, grey floor, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances and a peninsula.

Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment

Active Builders London ltd

Kitchen with island and herringbone style splashback with floating shelves
Inspiration for a small eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Chez moi, Fontagard

Adrien Granchere

Design ideas for a large eclectic galley kitchen in Other with black cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, with island, brown floor, brown benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Truman Road Kitchen and Laundry Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

This is an example of a small eclectic eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and yellow benchtop.

Candy Land House

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, coloured appliances, ceramic floors, green floor, white benchtop and wallpaper.

Eclectic Shaker Kitchen

John Lewis of Hungerford

Shaker doors set within a traditional frame, with detailed joinery and brass handles. Colour-matched to Stable Green. Calacatta worktops.
Photo of a small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback and white benchtop.

Prospect Lefferts Garden House

JMorris Design

Kitchen Pantry can be a workhorse but should look amazing too. Have fun with wallpaper and playful lights like this Yoyo light pendant.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped kitchen pantry in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and white benchtop.

Amy Lynn Interiors Boston

Amy Lynn - Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic single-wall eat-in kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Essentially Eclectic

Martineau Homes

Design ideas for a large eclectic kitchen in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Francesca Albertazzi: Hex Tile Kitchen Backsplash in White

Fireclay Tile

Looking for a hex tile that could hold its own, Francesca Albertazzi of Rudy Winston Design opted for Fireclay's Picket pattern in a fresh white finish to complement her forest green kitchen cabinets. Discover more patterned kitchen tile at fireclaytile.com/tile/patterns TILE SHOWN Picket Tile in Frost

Deja Blue

Coastal Signature Homes

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped kitchen pantry in Charleston with a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Modern Rustic Cottage

Crystal Blackshaw Interiors

Design ideas for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, with island and white benchtop.

DC basement apartment

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vinyl floors.

Eclectic Starmount Kitchen

User

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charlotte with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula and brown floor.

Art Deco / Brisbane

Germancraft Cabinets

Ryan Rix Photography
This is an example of an eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances and with island.

SCOTCH EIGHTIES KITCHEN

DANIELLA VILLAMIL INTERIORS

Open concept kitchen with a French Bistro feel. Light maple wood shelves on custom made brackets. Photo: Emily Wilson
This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

Lincoln Heights Kitchen

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Chic glamorous kitchen in the heart of San Antonio! What fun to entertain family and friends around this stunning island with its walnut bar top. Touches of lucite on the barstools and pendant lights add modern sparkle! Custom touches include gold banding on island cabinet and vent hood, custom plated cabinet hardware, walnut waterfall conversation counter, unique pantry door, butterfly or bookmatched marble splash. Enjoy!

Kitchen Rental Redo

Peter Dolkas

Joyce Lee
Design ideas for a small eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and no island.

Eclectic Kitchen with White 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!