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?
