Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Omega Kitchen Cabinets - STYLE: Contemporary, WOOD: Quartersawn Oak, FINISH: Truffle, ALSO SHOWN: Blue Lagoon on Maple

No Boundries

Sarah Spiroff, CKD, CBD

Scott DuBose

Old and New - Grosse Pointe Farms

Woodmaster Kitchens

This eclectic kitchen design is packed with decorative and practical features. The custom wide frame Shaker style kitchen cabinets are finished in Benjamin Moore gray owl color, which provides a striking contrast to the dark cherry stained island cabinetry. The cabinets are finished with beautiful details including ice box hinges on selected cabinets and crown molding around the room perimeter. Inside the cabinets is a treasure trove of specialized storage including a pantry with roll out shelves, a peg drawer system for storing plates, a silverware drawer, and more. The stainless chimney hood complements the appliances and an undercounter refrigerator provides beverage storage. The attention to detail and personal touches throughout the space make this a one-of-a-kind kitchen design!

Carroll

Authentic Kitchen & Design

Multi-Function Space - Dining and Homeschooling

Urbana Design Studio

We love designing multi-function spaces. This space serves as both the dining room and homeschooling area. The dining room cabinetry stores and organized all of the homeschooling supplies.

Weiss Residence - Natural stone & tile

Cochrane Floors & More

Cochrane Floors & More The homeowner wanted to stay with natural elements when it came to the kitchen backsplash but was struggling to find something natural that worked with all the color variation in her granite counter tops. We sourced this stacked stone when required some fancy outlet framing to finish even in height

Art of Transition -Kitchen

Mark Brand Architecture

A spine wall serves as the unifying concept for our addition and remodeling work on this Victorian house in Noe Valley. On one side of the spine wall are the new kitchen, library/dining room and powder room as well as the existing entry foyer and stairs. On the other side are a new deck, stairs and “catwalk” at the exterior and the existing living room and front parlor at the interior. The catwalk allowed us to create a series of French doors which flood the interior of the kitchen with light. Strategically placed windows in the kitchen frame views and highlight the character of the spine wall as an important architectural component. The project scope also included a new master bathroom at the upper floor. Details include cherry cabinets, marble counters, slate floors, glass mosaic tile backsplashes, stainless steel art niches and an upscaled reproduction of a Renaissance era painting.

Alquinn Show Homes Featuring Divine Flooring

Divine Flooring

Modern Silver Lake Residence

Carley M Design Studio

Contemporary modern two story home in Silver Lake, Los Angeles with bright, inviting open living, kitchen and dining area with panorama views of Down Town Los Angeles Photography by Eric Charles.

Pass-a-grille Mediterranean

Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

This is a view of the cooktop across the oval island, The double ovens are on the left in the photo. There is a pot filler at the cooktop. The backsplash at the cooktop is green tea granite. The other backsplash areas are glass tile. The countertops are green tea granite, The floors are bamboo.

French Inspired Kitchen

Exclusive Interiors inc.

Collected ceramic treasure from Italy and France atop Portuguese ceramic tiles create a warm European feel. A marble French pastry table with iron and brass trimmed base are anchored by Mexican paver tiles. Copper cookware adorn a country farm inspired chandelier.

Interior Renovation 13269

J.S. Brown & Co.

First floor interior renovation designed by Monica Lewis, CMKBD, MCR, UDCP of J.S. Brown & Co. Photography by Todd Yarrington

Colorful Eclectic Midtown East Renovation

William Leeds Architect

Sage

Design Source Interiors Las Vegas

Ranch Remodel

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay

Parisian-Inspired Craftsman Kitchen

MN Builders

Architecture by Ward-Young Architects Cabinets by Mueller Nicholls Photography by Jim Fidelibus

Saint-Michel-sur-Orge - Maison Ancienne et Atypique

Agence ATDECO

Cette maison ancienne a été complètement rénovée du sol au toit. L'isolation a été repensée sous les toits et également au sol. La cuisine avec son arrière cuisine ont été complètement rénovées et optimisées. Les volumes de l'étage ont été redessinés afin d'agrandir la chambre parentale, créer une studette à la place d'une mezzanine, créer une deuxième salle de bain et optimiser les volumes actuels. Une salle de sport a été créée au dessus du salon à la place de la mezzanine.

Maison Rampart

Saxony Design Build

Joshua Cain

Tudor Kitchen Renovation

erin williamson

Erin Williamson Design

Transitional

Countrywide Kitchens

Eclectic Kitchen with Dark Wood Cabinets 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!