This Quirky Kitchen has the Coolest Lighting
Eclectic lighting is the star ingredient in this Milwaukee, WI, space.
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Kevin J. Miyazaki
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![Family Portrait in Their Eclectic Kitchen This family's cool kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2023/3/27/0/RX_HGMAG108_Eames-08.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.581.775.suffix/1679928525766.jpeg)
Kevin J. Miyazaki
When Krista McCain, an acupuncturist, and her husband Gareth Eames, a financial product manager, were ready to overhaul the kitchen in their Craftsman-style bungalow, they set out to create a space as quirky and fun as their family. With the help of designer and friend Sarah Boardman, they cooked up a spot that has become the heart of their home.
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Pendants That Pop
Krista wanted this kitchen to make a statement, so Sarah led her to two bold choices from Yii Lighting. The primary-color pendants are sold for kids’ rooms, but Krista loved the look, and she fell for the sconces because, she says, they’re as outlandish as she is. “It’s a perfect match!”
![Eclectic Blue-Green Kitchen This blue-green kitchen from HGTV Magazine features fish scale backsplash tiles, modern lighting and a red runner rug.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2023/3/27/0/RX_HGMAG108_Eames-07.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1679928524444.jpeg)
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Eye-Catching Tile
These crackled ceramic tiles from Floor & Decor can appear blue, gray or black, depending on the time of day. “They’re like a mermaid’s tail,” Krista says. Sarah had the idea to install them on the entire wall. They add texture but don’t compete with the showier elements in the room.
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Oversized Island
The white quartz counter is 9 feet long, so the kids can tackle homework here while Krista does her herbalist work and Gareth cooks. (He makes a mean roast chicken.) The island’s legs are painted Atlantic Waves by Hallman Lindsay to match the window trim. Metal stools from Wayfair play off the yellow discs in the pendants.
![Blue Kitchen With Modern Accents This blue kitchen from HGTV Magazine features colorful statement lighting, fish scale backsplash tiles and yellow bar stools.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2023/3/27/0/RX_HGMAG108_Eames-06.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.suffix/1679928523060.jpeg)
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Dark Cabinets
“These were perfect for the Tim Burton–esque look we wanted,” Krista says of the cabinets from J&K Cabinetry. “White was definitely not an option for me.” The chrome knobs and acrylic pulls are from Liberty Hardware.