This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dublin with a single-bowl sink, beige cabinets, laminate benchtops, beige splashback, white appliances, terra-cotta floors, no island and flat-panel cabinets.

My Houzz: Vintage Collectors' Artfully Curated Walk-Up

Sarah Seung-McFarland

Photo: Sarah Seung-McFarland © 2016 Houzz
Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Philadelphia.

Renovated Church in Fernandina Beach

Wally Sears

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Jacksonville.

Kitchen Breakfast Nook

gordon architecture, inc.

Custom cherry table and bench seating with flip-up bench storage. An existing kitchen eat-in area was updated and made more functional with the addition of built-in bench seating(with storage), paneled wainscoting, and a custom designed/built cherry table. Cabinetry and furniture design by gordon architecture, inc. in collaboration with the homeowner.

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

la cucina per la taverna

michele volpi - studio interior design

particolare del lavello, interamente in travertino scavato da un blocco di massello
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, yellow floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen with Barrel Vaulted Ceiling and Clerestory Windows

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Design ideas for an eclectic kitchen in San Francisco.

Eclectic Kitchen

Inspiration for an expansive eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and with island.

Garage Mahal

PJ BUILDERS

Tile – Back Splash - Koshi Mk “DG” 12 x12 Mosaic in Kitchen Counter Tops Bathrooms – Blue Savote Honed 2CM Master Bathroom Tile - I Marmi Carrera hex Tile for All Three Bathrooms - Crossville Kitchen/ Living Room Kitchen Walls: DB# - Base Cabinets with 3 Drawers (1) Base Microwave Cabinet (1) P1- Base Cabinet with 3 Drawers, 2 false fronts to open as door and pullout trash (1) Base Sink Cabinet – 2 doors, 1 Boven base oven and cooktop cabinet, 1 spice insert, upper cabinet with 2 doors, upper fridge cabinet with 2 doors undercabinet lighting Shades by Crossville AV244 Mist honed 12x24- Bench and shelves for Master In shower - Pental Quartz Floors – In apartment Mix of Hickory and white Oak Mixed widths 4’ to 8’ Natural Finish Kitchen – Granite Counter Top Kitchen – White River from India 3CM, Custom counter tops with 1 ¼” polished edge detail, undermounted sink Windows – Windsor Pinnacle series, Alum Clad Wood Windows, Bronze

Upper West Side

Julie Schuster Design Studio

Family heirlooms that bring nature in; all in the Fame/Reputation gua of the home - enhancing the Fire element. Photo Credit: Donna Dotan Photography

Chadwick Street

Handwerk

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Perth.

WINNER N.Z House & Garden

The Melbourne Tile Co.

Inspiration for an eclectic kitchen in Melbourne.

Reclaimed Timber & Elegant Brass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

We designed this cosy grey family kitchen with reclaimed timber and elegant brass finishes, to work better with our clients’ style of living. We created this new space by knocking down an internal wall, to greatly improve the flow between the two rooms. Our clients came to us with the vision of creating a better functioning kitchen with more storage for their growing family. We were challenged to design a more cost-effective space after the clients received some architectural plans which they thought were unnecessary. Storage and open space were at the forefront of this design. Previously, this space was two rooms, separated by a wall. We knocked through to open up the kitchen and create a more communal family living area. Additionally, we knocked through into the area under the stairs to make room for an integrated fridge freezer. The kitchen features reclaimed iroko timber throughout. The wood is reclaimed from old school lab benches, with the graffiti sanded away to reveal the beautiful grain underneath. It’s exciting when a kitchen has a story to tell. This unique timber unites the two zones, and is seen in the worktops, homework desk and shelving. Our clients had two growing children and wanted a space for them to sit and do their homework. As a result of the lack of space in the previous room, we designed a homework bench to fit between two bespoke units. Due to lockdown, the clients children had spent most of the year in the dining room completing their school work. They lacked space and had limited storage for the children’s belongings. By creating a homework bench, we gave the family back their dining area, and the units on either side are valuable storage space. Additionally, the clients are now able to help their children with their work whilst cooking at the same time. This is a hugely important benefit of this multi-functional space. The beautiful tiled splashback is the focal point of the kitchen. The combination of the teal and vibrant yellow into the muted colour palette brightens the room and ties together all of the brass accessories. Golden tones combined with the dark timber give the kitchen a cosy ambiance, creating a relaxing family space. The end result is a beautiful new family kitchen-diner. The transformation made by knocking through has been enormous, with the reclaimed timber and elegant brass elements the stars of the kitchen. We hope that it will provide the family with a warm and homely space for many years to come.

Land Yacht

Reclaimed Space

Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Austin.

Shannon and Paul's Kitchen in NE Portland

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Inspiration for a large eclectic eat-in kitchen in Portland with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula.

Custom Linoleum Kitchen Floor

Cook & Kozlak Flooring Center, Inc.

Custom kitchen floor using Marmoleum linoleum tiles in six different colors.
Photo of an eclectic kitchen in Bridgeport.

Renovation of a Mid-century Ranch

Black Cat Design Build, LLC

You wouldn't believe this was the same space if you had seen the 'before'. We opened an interior wall, and reconfigured the space to maximize both cooking function and family gathering. Cabinetry is Alder with a natural finish. Floors are finish-in-place Hickory (solid) with a light/medium stain. Counter tops are granite. This is just one part of this whole-house renovation. The interior was stripped to bare framing with all new electrical, plumbing, mechanical and then all the finishes as well.

Going Green in Winter Springs

Kristin Rutkowski, AKBD S & W Kitchens, Inc.

Rickie Agapito AOFOTOS.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Eclectic Charmer

Elite Concepts

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped separate kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, multiple islands and brown floor.

The Fish Camp

Perrone Construction Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Eclectic Orange Kitchen 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!