Eclectic Interior Style

When you browse through online websites or glossies on Interiors, you are awestruck at the breathtakingly beautiful, unique furniture and artifacts of Eclectic homes featured there. 

 Mismatched chairs, old nick-knacks, weathered furniture, together....beautiful! : Image credit - Cruzine

Eclectic style encompasses a variety of periods and styles and is brought together through the use of color, texture, shape and finish.

To put together something like what you are in awe of is not an impossible task. All it needs it continuous, deliberate survey of what things come together to create that perfect look. 

Color, Style and Quirk! Image credit - Cruzine

 

 Opulently eclectic! Image credit - Cruzine
 

Sourcing something eclectic again requires a lot of research and maybe foot-work . You must be prepared to spend time and sometimes moolah over something you are convinced is ‘the thing’ you were looking for!

Again what would seem eclectic to one person, may seem like junk to the next. It is about creating the look with seemingly innocuous or maybe even weathered stuff!

 Any takers? Image credit - eclecticstyle

Creating eclectic interiors also does not mean filling your home with out-of-this-world artifacts, furniture, accessories etc. at the cost of half the world! You can create that by incorporating an element or two of value and make them the focal points of your décor.

Trending eclectic furniture include recycled material furniture - pallet furniture, rubber tire furniture etc., weathered wooden polish to old furniture, treating vintage artifacts to new makeovers and so on....and MOST IMPORTANTLY combining the right colors, fabrics and artifacts that create a harmonious yet distinctive look to the space! So if you are thinking that eclectic furniture means recycled....NO!

Old drums can play new tunes! Image credit - Houzz

 

 Packaging Pallet recycled furniture-Pack me some! Image credit: palletfurniturediy

 Blending old furniture with color coordinating accessories: Image credit -eclecticstyle

 Weathered recliner, cool drapes n cushions...me want! Image credit - eclecticstyle

Like I said earlier, a few pieces of unique furniture/artifacts/ can change the look of a space from Standard to Wow!

Check out a few I collected for you:

 This I gotta have! Image credit - Houzz

 Finders keepers! Image credit - Houzz

Old chairs painted and upholstered to create an old world charm. Image credit : peachesandblush

 Small Wonder! Image credit - Houzz

A quaint old console given a new life! Image credit - Etsy

 Upholstery Magic! Image credit - Founterior

Bold and beautiful. Image credit - findyourfurniture

Polished silverware on can turn tables at your dinner! Image credit - inditerrain.indiaartndesign

Combining various textures and colors for 'THAT' look! Image credit - knockoffdecor

 Add oomph to that mantelplace. Image credit - modcloth

Booked for sure! Image credit - Inditerrain.indiaartndesign

 Some DIY ideas to create your own piece de resistence!

 Recycle that old trunk

 Have a seat anyone? Image credit - mybigredbag

Old is Gold, get out the Urlis! Image credit: Amazon

 

Have a look at the fabulously curated:

Artfully Eclectic Living Rooms by HomePolish

One might ponder how it is possible for such a completely different variety of things to be mixed together and still remain a one piece of the design style. 

Of course, a lot of effort, thought, and creativity is necessary in order to make the space in eclectic style look great and at the same time logically interconnected. 

There are features, such as furniture, color, fabric and finish, which make eclectic style as one amazing and completed piece of art.

So you see folks....Eclectic style is one which will have something to catch the appeal of a connoisseur and also a lay passerby!



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READ:

A: Asymmetrical Balance in Interiors

B: Bring in the Outdoors

C: Color Capers around your Home

D: Decor Drama withWall Decals

E: Eclectic Interior Style

F: Fabric Play in Interiors

G: Going Green starts at Home

H: Hang your Art Right

I: Interior Designer:Why Hire one?

J: Jewel-tones for Opulent Interiors

K: Krafty corners: Reclaim your space!

L: Lighting for your Home

M: Mirror Magic at Home

N: Nice to have Niches

O: 10 Obsolete Décor Ideas you should Avoid

P: Planning your Kids-Room

Q: Quick-Fix Makeover Ideas for your Home

R: Retro-Chic for your Home

S: Smart Tips for Elderly-Safe Living Spaces

T: Tiles, Stones,Wood and more Flooring Options

U: Understanding Kitchen Layouts

V: Vanity Fair: Wardrobes

W: Window Treatments:Curtains

X: X-tra-Special – Desks and Book-Shelves

Y: Your Home Your Style

Z: Zzz Your Bed of Dreams

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