Eclectic cuisine - the sum of its parts

Creative patchwork: According to this motto, eclectic kitchens combine elements from a wide range of styles and design eras. Do you love furniture and decor from different eras and don't want to choose between classics such as the country house look or industrial look, furniture in cubic shapes or soft curves? Why not design your own personalised, eclectic kitchen? 

The style is characterised by the skilful mix of styles, colours and textures. So Anything goes - but in a thoughtful combination. 

How would you like your eclectic interior to look? New and old, casual and elegant, creative and minimalist - the possibilities are endless. We present creative ideas for eclectic kitchens with a wow effect. 

• Opulence in rich colours: Emerald green fronts, night blue metro tiles and brass-coloured handles radiate classic opulence, while a table made from a solid slice of tree with a naturally grown edge creates a harmonious contrast. A cubic kitchen island serves as an eye-catcher, above which a chandelier with sparkling glass prisms creates magical lighting effects. 

• Industrial chic in a country house: Urban loft or rustic cosiness - it's not a question of either or in an eclectic kitchen. Open metal shelves provide a stylish place for frequently used utensils, while industrial-chic XL pendant lights provide bright light above a kitchen island with a coffered look, profiled edges and natural colour tones. Herbs in charming vintage pots, hanging plants and coarse linen textures turn the kitchen into an eclectic work of art. Loft-like brick walls reinforce the urban character.

• Kitsch meets clarity: Exotic birds, turtle figurines and plush fish are displayed in a glass cabinet, green plants create a jungle ambience and wall tiles in a herringbone pattern emphasise the look. Unusual combinations like this come into their own in a matt black kitchen with minimalist shapes and hidden storage space behind handleless cabinets.