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Eclectic Design Decorating Tips

There is simply nothing more powerful and beautiful than fully embracing who we are and letting our home tell our story. It could be artifacts that have been collected and are now prominently showcased in the home, or a mix of furniture and décor from a handful of time periods or design styles that truly make you happy. We get it. There are times when it’s too difficult to pick just one thing, and in that instance, when it comes to the home, eclectic design is the way to go. 

Eclectic design is a combination of multiple design styles, such as Artisan and glam, modern and minimalism, or even mid-century modern and farmhouse. The list could go on, and it could be more than two styles. The tricky part with eclectic design is making your home feel collected and put together instead of disheveled and crowded, so follow along for our best tips on successfully incorporating this look into your home.

When it comes to this look, it’s going to be important to create harmony between the styles, so make sure to choose a color palette to stick to. For instance, you could choose a “nature” look, which could encompass brown, white, green, and even blue.

In a dining room, you might choose to have your chairs be from two different design styles, but as long as the colors are from your palette, it will in fact look put together, such as in the room below.

When you mix styles, you’re bound to mix furniture as well. Choose a few larger pieces, such as a chair, couch, and tables to incorporate your favorite time periods. In the room below, a farmhouse table is surrounded by furniture and textiles from various design styles.

You will also find that texture and shape will help to create a cohesive look when mixing. For instance, you might pair a distressed table with a soft velvet couch, or woven fabric with mixed metals. Again, tie the room together by having the texture’s color be repeated elsewhere in the room.

Would you ever incorporate eclectic design in your home?

How to Add Vibrant Accents Into Your Home

With summer upon us, there is nothing we love more than bright, vibrant colors, both inside and outside of the home. This season we want to see you incorporate energetic colors such as teal, bright red, electric blue and sunny yellow into your home décor.

The change of seasons is a great time for updating décor, so we highly recommend that these colors be added through the use of your textiles, such as pillows, rugs, and blankets. And if you’re still unsure of making such a bold move, a vase of fresh, bright flowers can easily do the trick.

If your style isn’t eclectic, we recommend picking a few vibrant colors to incorporate into your space. If you’re looking to give your dining room an energetic feeling, try mixing the colors of your dining room chairs for a splash of color.

In your bedroom, choosing bedding in a fun, energetic color is a simple yet bold statement since comforters and linens cover a large footprint.

As you’ll see in the room below, lamps and artwork are great canvases for vibrant colors. Choose shades in the same color family to make the room look put together. By incorporating different shades of blue, you’re able to make the bright blues not feel as in your face. It creates a calm yet vibrant feel.

How will you decorate with vibrant colors this summer?

Summer Patio Décor Inspiration

Summer is all about long days in the sun, barbeques, relaxing on the patio, and nights spent around the fire pit. As we look to our backyards for entertainment, homeowners are taking their patio design to an entirely new level.

As patios have become more of an outdoor extension of the home, we are seeing the quality and material of patio furniture evolve and the design ramp up. We are no longer seeing just tables, chairs, and an umbrella. We’ve added lights, décor, textiles, high-end chairs, rugs, and much more to the overall design.

Lighting plays a big role in the aesthetic of a patio. We love the look of lights strung across the area of your patio or deck, as it can truly transform your space, especially in the evening. Make sure that you use heavy-duty lights so that they hold up to bad weather. You could also add table lamps as well.

This brings us to patio tables. Whether an outdoor dining table or end tables, we are seeing patio furniture, including seating, resemble your indoor furniture. Fabric is more durable, and the design of furniture is no longer plain and simple. Materials include wicker, teak, steel, aluminum, and also cast iron. Feel free to even mix and match your materials!

We are seeing an abundance of patterns and textures used in seat cushions, rugs, and umbrellas. This is an easy way to really bring life and energy to your patio area.

And lastly, we love how a fire pit can tie the space together as the finishing touch and also the focal point. It can be a fire bowl, table, column, or even a heater. Include one of these if you don’t want a beautiful summer evening to end.

How are you planning to transform your patio this summer?