Tips For Decorating The House With An Eclectic Style

The eclectic style in decoration was born in the late 1920s. It is a mixture of different styles from different periods whose meaning and sense is that of ‘choosing’. It is precisely what the architects of that time did: choose between all the history and art of each place what most interested them.

Its  main characteristic  is to be free, since each person decorates with the objects they like the most. Therefore, it does not follow any specific parameters or any color palette. It is an ideal style for collectors, since objects of art, travel or everything that you want to collect is exhibited.

The purpose of this style is to achieve a personal, unique and timeless decoration. For this reason it adapts to any style and environment of the house.  Indeed, the qualities to be highlighted are creativity, freedom of ideas and the way in which each person looks at the world through their own eyes.

Keys for an eclectic style decoration

Surprisingly, there are not too many rules in this style. The objective is to reflect the personality of the people who live in the home and who decorate it with objects that they love and fill them with good memories.

Rooms

We will give a couple of ideas about this type of decoration to serve as inspiration. Any decorative style can be combined with a large, dark-colored classic element that creates a good contrast.

Here are some examples to create a room in the best eclectic style:

• First of all, light-toned walls are observed.
• Several paintings on a single wall from a collection of butterflies.
• A  large vintage sofa in a strong blue color.
• Ornaments and accessories that are travel souvenirs.
• Decorative plants to give warmth and color.

• Finally, a small library with special books for the homeowner.

Dining room

There is usually a combination of materials and textures. In the same environment, there may be wooden furniture with glass or synthetic elements. All materials are perfectly combined in this type of environment. For example, an eclectic dining room might be:

• A large dark wood table in the center of the dining room.
• Chairs of different colors, of synthetic materials around the table.
• As a centerpiece, modern candles can be used.
• On a wall you can place a large mirror with a frame worked in the classic style.
• The lighting can be with a lamp in the center of the ceiling of modern design.
• Finally, a modern, brightly colored rug unifies all the elements.

Bedroom

One of the qualities of this style is that objects can be added over time. It may not be a quick makeover, but we can add pieces over the years.

Thus, an example of an eclectic room is:

• Room with light colored walls.
• White curtains and very fine fabric.
• Strong colored antique classic bed in the center of the room.
• On the bed, decorative cushions of various colors and various textures.
• White painted metal coat rack with bags and modern clothes.
• On a wall, hanging memories of some trip.
• Bedside table with decorated boxes.
• Finally, a modern and colorful lamp should not be missing.

Bath

The bathrooms that present this style are the result of the combination of different styles in the same environment, because  unique or classic accessories can be added to a bathroom of modern construction. Everything in complete harmony and, what is more important, with emotional meaning for the owner.

• A fully tiled bathroom and modern toilets.
• To that bathroom, add an antique white faience bathtub.
• Place colorful and modern towels.
• Put a small shelf on a wall and on the same decorative accessories from trips made.
• Finally, hang decorative pictures.

The eclectic style is extremely striking aesthetically, as the contrast makes it easy on the eye. In addition, at the same time, the best thing is that it shows the personality and the way of seeing a person’s life through their most precious objects.

If it is to your liking, jump into this particular type of decoration!