This contemporary kitchen plays with colour and texture, featuring a bronze fish scale tile contrasted with crisp white cabinetry.

Dining Table with Chairs Upholstered in Coral and Blue Ultrasuede

Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design, Inc.

Kitchen and Dining area, Neutral color scheme with blue and coral accents. Custom mahogany dining table and cabinetry. Upper cabinets with glass sliding doors, stainless steel backsplash tile; marble-tiled island; concrete countertops.

Lispenard Apt

dub studios

View towards Kitchen from Great Room

Hoboken School Turned Loft, Hoboken NJ

Clear Home Design

as you sit in the loft's open living room, you look back to the kitchen and it's sycamore cabinetry offset with a huge center island in black with honed black counter tops. the metal stairs and railing are original to the Hoboken 1940's school house. the modern playroom is visible in the background.

Eclectic Sophistication

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

For this expansive kitchen renovation, Designer, Randy O’Kane of Bilotta Kitchens worked with interior designer Gina Eastman and architect Clark Neuringer. The backyard was the client’s favorite space, with a pool and beautiful landscaping; from where it’s situated it’s the sunniest part of the house. They wanted to be able to enjoy the view and natural light all year long, so the space was opened up and a wall of windows was added. Randy laid out the kitchen to complement their desired view. She selected colors and materials that were fresh, natural, and unique – a soft greenish-grey with a contrasting deep purple, Benjamin Moore’s Caponata for the Bilotta Collection Cabinetry and LG Viatera Minuet for the countertops. Gina coordinated all fabrics and finishes to complement the palette in the kitchen. The most unique feature is the table off the island. Custom-made by Brooks Custom, the top is a burled wood slice from a large tree with a natural stain and live edge; the base is hand-made from real tree limbs. They wanted it to remain completely natural, with the look and feel of the tree, so they didn’t add any sort of sealant. The client also wanted touches of antique gold which the team integrated into the Armac Martin hardware, Rangecraft hood detailing, the Ann Sacks backsplash, and in the Bendheim glass inserts in the butler’s pantry which is glass with glittery gold fabric sandwiched in between. The appliances are a mix of Subzero, Wolf and Miele. The faucet and pot filler are from Waterstone. The sinks are Franke. With the kitchen and living room essentially one large open space, Randy and Gina worked together to continue the palette throughout, from the color of the cabinets, to the banquette pillows, to the fireplace stone. The family room’s old built-in around the fireplace was removed and the floor-to-ceiling stone enclosure was added with a gas fireplace and flat screen TV, flanked by contemporary artwork. Designer: Bilotta’s Randy O’Kane with Gina Eastman of Gina Eastman Design & Clark Neuringer, Architect posthumously Photo Credit: Phillip Ennis

Colourful Country Kitchen

Pauline Ribbans Design - Kitchen Designer

Here is a kitchen with colour and texture combined to achieve a beautiful modern country look. With 2pac painted shaker doors and bamboo bench tops it really has an impact on the room. Storage was not compromised in any way with every cabinet revealing a clever storage feature.

Princeton - Artist's Craftsman Kitchen

Baxter Construction

Park City, Utah

Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

Interior Design by Tommy Chambers Interiors / Photography by Steve De Fields / Architecture by Scott Jaffa of Jaffa Group Design / Builder Richard Jaffa of Jaffa Group Design

Coconut Grove Home Remodel

Exclusively To Design

This kitchen was completely renovated into an open conversational kitchen layout. The metal hexagon backsplash accents the bejeweled artwork in the adjacent dining room and os the perfect accessory to the sleek cabinetry and Krion countertop. The luxury appliances made this kitchen design top notch.

Exercice de style sur 18 m², Paris Victor Hugo

Oz & Babylone

Le coin cuisine vu de face, et la penderie toute hauteur à droite. Photo Jean-François Jaussaud

Light grey kitchen with large island and integrated sink and wine fridge

Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch

This stunning light grey kitchen features a huge island with in-built wine rack and fridge along with integrated sink. The beautiful exposed brick wall and parquet flooring is off set against the handmade cabinetry which has been made to measure. The pendant lighting over the island and mirrored splashback finishes the look. All of our units are handmade in the UK and we deliver nationwide

Reserve Retreat at Lake Gaston

LuxeMark Company

Photos bu Tad Davis

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home

Divine Design Center

Cool tones inside of a Gloucester, MA home A DOCA Kitchen on the Massachusettes Shore Line Designer: Jana Neudel Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka

Kiefer Model Home

Wes NortonConstruction LLC

This custom kitchen features StarMark cabinetry with hammered-tin inserts, custom crown molding with plate and platter detail, metal filigree insert in valance, Wrought iron doors over wine storage, Hammered copper laminate on back of island and in custom built vent hood. Other features include apothecary drawers and tambour door roll-up with hidden microwave oven.

Past Basket Vignettes

PB Kitchen Design

walnut cabinets, concrete countertops with integral sink. Integrated refrigerator.

Cottage Kitchen in Portage Bay

MLB Design Group

View from dining room into the kitchen. The two pendant lights are vintage, and were kept from the "before" kitchen.

Mountview

Martins Camisuli Architects

What struck us strange about this property was that it was a beautiful period piece but with the darkest and smallest kitchen considering it's size and potential. We had a quite a few constrictions on the extension but in the end we managed to provide a large bright kitchen/dinning area with direct access to a beautiful garden and keeping the 'new ' in harmony with the existing building. We also expanded a small cellar into a large and functional Laundry room with a cloakroom bathroom. Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd

Sudbury Kitchen

Spotlight Design Center

Alban Gega Photography

ARTIST HOUSE OF COLOUR

COHN

A home can be many different things for people, this eclectic artist home is full of intrigue and color. The design is uplifting and inspires creativity in a comfortable and relaxed setting through the use of odd accessories, lounge furniture, and quirky details. You can have a coffee in the kitchen or Martini's in the living room, the home caters for both at any time. What is unique is the use of bold colors that becomes the background canvas while designer objects become the object of attention. The house lets you relax and have fun and lets your imagination go free.

Marylebone Loft Apartment

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

A partition to one side of the kitchen and Entrance Hall has been stripped-down to the bare blockwork and painted dark grey. This contracts with the off-white paint colour in most of the apartment. Photographer: Rachael Smith

Eclectic Kitchen with Metallic 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!