Sourcebook: Eclectic Style
Put your personality on parade with these eclectic furniture and accessory picks that celebrate individual style
Eclectic style is all about the mix. It's hard to choose an individual item and say, "This is eclectic." (Though it's not impossible, as you'll see.) Eclectic is about putting pieces together in a room that contradict and juxtapose one another without competing or overshadowing. This look doesn't feel as designed as a traditional space, but it's still harmonious. Below are some tips for choosing pieces that have the potential to be eclectic, but the mixture is all up to you.
Related: So Your Style is: Eclectic
Related: So Your Style is: Eclectic
Phone Keys Wallet Rug
Quirky conversation pieces add a whole new layer of interest to your design. It could be a lamp, funny object, piece of art or even a rug.
Sources:
• Find this and other tongue-in-cheek designs at Urban Outfitters.
• Fun and eclectic pieces for entertaining can be found at Orange and Pear.
• Check local antiques stores or garage sales for one-of-a-kind pieces that make you smile (like a wacky cookie jar).
Sources:
• Find this and other tongue-in-cheek designs at Urban Outfitters.
• Fun and eclectic pieces for entertaining can be found at Orange and Pear.
• Check local antiques stores or garage sales for one-of-a-kind pieces that make you smile (like a wacky cookie jar).
Rug 4
Using antique rugs can be a great way to add an eclectic vibe to your room. Even if the rug is a little too small (true antiques often aren't in modern standard sizes), layering it over a natural-fiber rug like jute or sisal can create an interesting combination.
Sources:
• Find this and other rugs at the Shoppe By Amber Interiors.
• Find a rotating selection of vintage rugs at Furbish Studio.
• Browse Kilim Rugs (not all antiques, but lots of cool stuff).
Sources:
• Find this and other rugs at the Shoppe By Amber Interiors.
• Find a rotating selection of vintage rugs at Furbish Studio.
• Browse Kilim Rugs (not all antiques, but lots of cool stuff).
Julie Armchair
Unexpected upholstery can immediately turn a pretty basic piece into something eclectic. Choose a totally different style of fabric from the style of the chair (here, you see a rustic quilt fabric on a very modern shape).
Sources:
• Shop this look at Elte.
• An unexpected shot of color provides the same effect, as in pieces from Horchow.
• You can get this effect with any chair; just have it reupholstered. Shop Lewis and Sheron fabrics for ideas.
Sources:
• Shop this look at Elte.
• An unexpected shot of color provides the same effect, as in pieces from Horchow.
• You can get this effect with any chair; just have it reupholstered. Shop Lewis and Sheron fabrics for ideas.
Portica Canopy Bed
I like to keep big-ticket items neutral, even in an eclectic space. With a simple bed you can get so many different looks with bedding, artwork, rugs and even a canopy if you get a canopy bed like this one — perfect for someone who probably likes to change it up.
Sources:
• Get this and other simple designs at Room & Board.
• You can find great basic styles at PBteen.
• The simple styles at Ikea are just begging for some customization with bedding.
Sources:
• Get this and other simple designs at Room & Board.
• You can find great basic styles at PBteen.
• The simple styles at Ikea are just begging for some customization with bedding.
Moroccan Leather Pouf
Eclectic design isn't afraid to borrow heavily from cultural influences. While of course bringing home pieces from your world travels is the lofty ideal, it's not frowned upon to get the vibe via the Tnternet. Start with a pair of Moroccan poufs and work your way around the world.
Sources:
• Table Tonic has a great pouf (and kilim) selection.
• Find African kuba cloth at Wisteria.
• The Loaded Trunk has a huge selection of Mexican coverlets.
Sources:
• Table Tonic has a great pouf (and kilim) selection.
• Find African kuba cloth at Wisteria.
• The Loaded Trunk has a huge selection of Mexican coverlets.
Lola Accent Table by Arteriors Home
Interesting accent pieces paired make for a great eclectic design. If you want to play it safe with the main pieces (sofa, etc.), little tables can be a great way to add an eclectic look to your furniture.
Sources:
• Shop these brightly colored tables (and lots more) at Tonic Home.
• There are tons of accent tables to sift through on Overstock.
• A fun variety of tables can be found at AllModern.
Sources:
• Shop these brightly colored tables (and lots more) at Tonic Home.
• There are tons of accent tables to sift through on Overstock.
• A fun variety of tables can be found at AllModern.
Sources:
• Brightly colored pillows abound at World Market.
• I'm always sending clients to Etsy for affordable pillows.
• Browse lots of pillows in the Products section