Eclectic furnishings encompass a mix of unrestrained elements and is an excellent style choice for those with many varied interests. Usually, the room will incorporate at least one striking “statement” item” that creates a strong focal point, creating that wow factor and impact.
Balance
Eclectic style is all about balance yet this style is so successful in integrating disparate eras that it can successfully blend nineteenth century furniture with the latest light fittings. The key is creating balance. Eclectic style is emphasized beautifully by incorporating cultural elements from different parts of the world. Use scale to your advantage - keep some accents small to prevent them from being overpowering. Distribute 'old' and 'new' home furnishings throughout the room in an even handed way. This keeps the room from looking unbalanced.
Color
Color is very important in eclectic style because, in a room which expresses a variety of eras and cultures, color can tie the whole thing together. Use notes of color to create a visual harmony. For instance, the red in an American flag cushion can cleverly reflect the red color of a Moroccan rug. Color serves to unify eclectic style.
Quality
The quality of your home furnishings is also important in eclectic style. Because eclectic style includes a variety of furnishings, it can look ramshackle if you are not careful to choose quality, well-designed items. The trick is to make the style not look 'accidental' but rather, 'purposeful'.
Love the pieces that you put in your home because you’re the one lives there. This can be as simple as contributing your favorite colors with a piece of pottery, modern sculpture or paintings and prints. You can mix all of these items in one room by using the same color to unify the different pieces. Remember that sometimes it’s simply the use of the unexpected in somewhat unexpected ways.
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