Being the retro style-loving girl that I am, I always like an eclectic look in a home, especially when it’s achieved through clever reclaimed or repurposed items. To me, it says that the people who live there are quirky, creative, green-minded and fun. While it might appear that the look works best in a rustic country home, it can be equally successful in modern surroundings. Check out some of these cool ideas from reclaiming and repurposing in the kitchen.

Very rustic and country in style, this space from Living etc makes me think of a French country house. The repurposed shop counter is perfect for an island with storage:

From the same source, this salvage-yard look is an eclectic mix of styles, and perfectly now:

Nothing in this bright green kitchen looks old, but take another look at that awesome art-school sink. Found on Pure Green:

I like how an old shipping pallet has been used for display and storage here, from Remodelista. I bet several of these would look great together, in a big bright kitchen:

These repurposed stools are made of old truck springs! Found via Apartment Therapy and originally published by House Beautiful, I like the whole kitchen- it looks like the wood and lights are reclaimed, too:

Finally, this kitchen from lorigami‘s photostream is my favourite. Modern and rustic, I love the crates used as drawers, and all the beautiful old wood: