Decorating Rooms Kitchen Decor & Design Kitchen Decorating Styles Eclectic Kitchen Ideas By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 18, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Blend elements from different decorating styles to fashion eclectic kitchens that function beautifully while perfectly reflecting your tastes and personality. See how these design-savvy homeowners melded their love of diversity with practical layouts to craft inspiring eclectic kitchens. 01 of 19 Personal Pizzazz What's Your Design Style? This kitchen keeps current thanks to a fusion of unexpected finishes, sentimental displays, and old and new details. Sky blue paint updates traditional Shaker-style cabinets; time-honored white subway tile highlights a contemporary range hood; and an antique area rug energizes dark-stained floors. However, it's the meaningful mementos and collected cookbooks exhibited throughout that give the eclectic kitchen personalized appeal. 02 of 19 Natural Connections Conventional white-painted upper cabinets partner with open shelves and sleek wood-grain base cabinets to create an eclectic kitchen with a transitional slant. Watery glass tiles and a naturally finished floor add to the kitchen's organic feel, while two types of sparkling pendant lights contribute a contemporary cottage ambience. Related: Colorful Kitchen Backsplash Ideas 03 of 19 Production Center Cage-style light fixtures, a rolling chalkboard door, galvanized-steel seating, and warm wood surfaces bring working-class spirit to this spick-and-span kitchen that sports period-spanning details. Subway tile provides an old-timey backdrop that highlights open shelves and contemporary appliances. 04 of 19 Getting Fancy One part elegant, one part fanciful, this eclectic kitchen presents refined details alongside more relaxed furnishings. A paneled range hood and bead-draped chandelier take traditional ideas up a notch, while perky red stools and colorful dishware introduce a sense of playfulness that eases the kitchen's formality. Related: Update a White Kitchen with a Pop of Color 05 of 19 Retro Revised Elements borrowed from assembly lines and manufacturing plants give a new kitchen industrial-era character. Subway tiles with modern shimmer, rustic wood cabinets equipped with bin pulls, white marble countertops, and high-tech gadgets blend past, present, and future ideas into a charmingly cohesive composition. Related: Tour the Rest of This Industrial-Meets-Rustic Kitchen 06 of 19 Tips for Mastering Eclectic Decor See how to accomplish a personalized eclectic kitchen design with our secrets to success. 07 of 19 Mastering the Mix Two different cabinet finishes and a jazzy linoleum floor move a traditionally designed kitchen into modern times. The flooring's cool colors, mottled texture, and abstract pattern, as well as the island's natural wood tones, contribute a one-of-a-kind design. The not-quite-matching elements are essential to successful eclectic designs. 08 of 19 Lovely Layers Fine-tuned fabric and accessory choices give a farmhouse kitchen a bit of French flair. The introduction of just a few unexpectedly elegant elements or surprisingly whimsical details shifts a classic, traditional, or country kitchen in an eclectic direction. 09 of 19 Pop of Color Take a traditional kitchen into contemporary quarters with an unexpected color scheme. In this eclectic kitchen, muted green coats the island, tile flooring, and inset shelving. Little hints of yellow on the barstools and dishware energize the otherwise neutral space. 10 of 19 Modern Vintage Stainless-steel appliances and a mosaic-tile wall cast a contemporary light on a European-style kitchen outfitted with distressed finishes, industrial seating, and detailed painted cabinets. Vintage accents, a skirted sink cabinet, and a period light fixture contribute pops of color and further the kitchen's assembled-through-the-ages character. 11 of 19 Finely Tuned Mandi Summer Rapisardi Whole House Turquoise touches, industrial stools, and vintage fittings energize a simply furnished kitchen. The X-detailed cabinets, whitewashed floors, and butcher-block-capped island evoke century-old farmhouses, while the accessories give the space a retro-chic outlook. 12 of 19 Contemporary Farmhouse Diversity reigns at every level of this kitchen. Light fixtures vary, including classic drum-shaded pendants, schoolroom-style fixtures, and Moroccan-influenced pendants. Pearlescent backsplash tiles, cool metal stools, and stainless-steel appliances provide modern counterweights to traditional marble countertops and painted cabinets. Hand-scraped floorboards supply a rustic anchor for the kitchen's eclectic finishes. Related: Colorful Kitchen Island Ideas 13 of 19 Varying Shades White subway tile sets a vintage stage for classic marble countertops and modern cabinets equipped with flat-planed slab doors. Dark tile floors and black-painted window trim underscore the kitchen's progressive attitude, while open storage and accessories give a nod to days gone by. Related: White Kitchens We Love 14 of 19 Make It Work! Do-it-yourselfers put their talents to work to compose eclectic kitchens that are singular in their appeal. Warehouse pallets upgrade a plain island, oversize numerals craft a captivating clock, and lampshade frames (sans fabric) convert to kitschy pendant lights in this eclectic kitchen. The artistic elements combine to turn what was a stock kitchen into a rock-star work space. 15 of 19 Cheerfully Colored Vibrant reds and brilliant blues add collected dimension to a charming white cottage kitchen. A glass-tile backsplash, sculptural duotone stools, a fabulous chandelier, and blue-shaded pendants are strategically placed so the modern, artsy, and vintage elements can be easily seen and best appreciated. 16 of 19 Enlightened Ideas Clean-lined stools rendered in modern materials, shapely backsplash tiles in surprising hues, and curvaceous glass pendants are central to this kitchen's eclectic design. Their colors (or, in the case of the pendants, lack of color) complement the room's more traditional elements, but their profiles give the room a hip attitude. 17 of 19 Noteworthy Digs A plain-Jane kitchen converts to a global sensation with a few pops of pink. This eclectic kitchen handily combines French bistro references and American diner details to create a scene that always delights the eye. 18 of 19 Turn Up the Temp This modern kitchen's sleek surfaces and streamlined countertops left the homeowners longing for a little visual heat. They introduced Tuscan sunset tones, warm-hue walls, and artistic accessories to ease the chill and boost the room's welcoming feel. 19 of 19 Cheerful Qualities Painted cabinets supply a country-fresh foundation for a lively kitchen designed to accommodate a busy family. The herringbone backsplash presents a traditional pattern in fashion-forward hues, while brighter tones pop on the island, area rug, and vintage dining chairs. Up-to-the-minute metals—appearing as appliances, a farmhouse sink, and pendant lights—mirror the floor's silvery-gray tones to create a charming yet cohesive view. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit