With two walls removed and its stepped bar and nearby dining area, the new kitchen is ideal for entertaining. The lights under the bar can be programmed to change color.

Chicago Contemporary French

Space Interior Design

This antique plate stand sits on the kitchen counter and holds dinnerware...a chic way to store and use your china. photography by Jorge Gera

Art House Renovation

Thayer Hopkins Architects

Top to bottom interior and exterior renovation of an existing Edwardian home in a park-like setting on a cul-de-sac in San Francisco. The owners enjoyed a substantial collection of paintings, sculpture and furniture collected over a lifetime, around which the project was designed. The detailing of the cabinets, fireplace surrounds and mouldings reflect the Art Deco style of their furniture collection. The white marble tile of the Master Bath features a walk-in shower and a lit onyx countertop that suffuses the room with a soft glow.

Litchfield Kitchen

Rose Hill Kitchen & Bath

Unique, Rustic, Contemporary, Kitchen in Litchfield Connecticut. Features Custom Oak Cabinetry, With a Custom Maple Hood. Custom Made Lighting and Iron Pipe Shelving, and Pot Rack, make this a highly functional kitchen, in a small space, for Wife, mother of two, pastry chef, and caterer.

Eclectic Kitchen

Whole House remodel Scottsdale

Designlink Architecture and Interiors

Pam Singleton Photography Lower cabinets are dark while upper cabinets are white painted. The overall effect is not heavy if they were all dark.

Climbing Higher, Storing More!

Richard Landon Design

Two cooks truly can share the cooking while chatting! Before the island was cramped without side controls. Cabinets now extend to the 10'-tall ceilings. A 32'-long track provides the library ladder plenty of "roam" and access to the display cabinets and upper levels of the pantry and wall cabinets. The bar-height table at the end of the island serves as a homework station and supports ambitious projects needing plenty of counter space. Heated tile floors make this a comfortable room during cold winter months and are dog-proof (3 dogs)! Photo: William Feemster

Tahoe house

Dan Curran Architecture, A.I.A.

Martin Herbst

Upper West Side, NYC: Open Eclectic Kitchen + Bathroom Remodel

MyHome Renovation Experts

Full Manhattan apartment remodel in Upper West Side, NYC. Open floor plan with eclectic, sophisticated kitchen featuring modern dark wood cabinets, sleek stainless steel hardware, glass subway tile backsplash, dark wood floors and pendant lighting.

Island for Two

darleen wong

The island was occupied mostly by my clients grandchildren. The stools had arms and therefore the chairs served just like high chairs. The interaction between the dishwasher and his little guests was constant.

Kitchen Remodel - Miramar, FL

KabCo Kitchens

This Tall Chef's Panty with Roll Out Trays by Showplace Wood Products add great storage and organiztion to the kitchen. It is an abolute must have, when space permits. Photo Credit - Julie Lehite

Kitchens

Adam Gibson Design

This dark maple kitchen in Carmel, IN replaced an '80s eyesore. Design & Photography: Adam Gibson

Lake Park Estates Kitchen Talavera-inspired Remodel

Oldja Enterprises Kitchen & Bath

Lauren Oldja

Проект квартиры на улице проезд Загорского

Василий Чернов / Premium Design

Dover and Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Plainfield, IL

Flooret

Bold, dramatic, inspiring. With color variation that never grows old, this floor is not for the faint of heart. But for those who follow where Dover leads, there is nothing quite like it.

Eclectic Kitchen - Alameda, CA

Saikley Architects

The clients wanted a very colorful, playful kitchen with materials they love in a mix of styles in this Colonial Revival home. We used Mexican tiles as they had used elsewhere in the house; a replica tin ceiling; green stained wood floor; dark stained custom wood cabinets; and window and door casing milled to match the original casing at the house. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/eclectic-kitchen/

A serious cooks kitchen

MkyDesign

Loft Kitchen/Living room

Rosenhaus Design Group, Inc.

Mark Rosenhaus, CKD; An eclectic arrangement of cabinetry for one person. 24" stove and refrigerator, microwave hidden behind a lift up door; clothes wardrobe converted to a kitchen pantry; recycled, reshaped and refinished butcher block island counter placed on an angle for a more dynamic relation to the living room.

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!