Eclectic Style Interior Design: 8 Outside-the-Box Ideas

Eclectic design is a mixture of different decorating styles. It can also be a blend of different cultures and time periods. A successful eclectic design scheme is not a random assortment of mismatched home furnishings and decor. It is a deliberate and planned design scheme that is unified by furnishings that relate to each other through color, shape, texture, finish or scale. It is important to follow the basic principles of design when decorating with an eclectic scheme.

Eclectic Sitting Room

This elegant sitting room has traditional style furniture mixed with contemporary pieces and the very prominent, Middle Eastern style camel figurine. There also appears to be a tribal head sculpture on the coffee table and a tribal drum next to the plant in the far corner. Two Asian style vases sit on the mantle and a large Persian area rug can be seen on the floor. The design is unified by Click Here To Read More