Are You Eclectic?



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Do you love things from different styles and eras?  Do you have treasures from your grandmother that you don't want to get rid of, and can't figure out how to coordinate with your love of a midcentury modern look?  Do you love a collected, layered interior?  If any of these are true of you, You might just be Eclectic. 

For so many people starting to decorate the rooms of their homes, they get bogged down by the idea that they have to follow a strict theme.  Like modern, or contemporary or farmhouse, or...whatever.  This can be hard for those of us who are just starting out, because we want to come home to rooms we love, but our budget doesn't allow us to buy all of our dream pieces.  Everyone has that random piece of furniture or art that they love, but are afraid will clash with everthing else we have and look like they just stuck it in their living room after picking it up at goodwill! 

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There are people out there who have created rooms that look amazing, by artfully combining all of the things they love.  They can make a bunch of "junk" from a flea market look amazing, by combining it in the right way.  They take things that clash, and create a cohesive space.  While there are no hard and fast rules for eclectic design, here are some things to keep in mind to achieve a successful result. 

Choose pieces with personality

One of a kind finds
One or two bold, interesting pieces can make the whole room.

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Clean and Contemporary or Vintage and Collected?

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Collections add a lot to the look

Frames
Books
China

Dogs?
Alphabet letters also seem to be a very popular collection.

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Distressed



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Something pretty can serve a new purpose

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Combine flea market finds with new pieces.

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Mix don't Match

Layering pattern and texture.  This goes for furniture finishes and styles, as well.



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