Eclectic Design: 7 Ways To Do It Right!

The term eclectic deals with varying ideas, design, or taste from a many diverse sources.  Given that this design style really underscores variety, there is really so much opportunity when it comes to making a room's design eclectic.  While there's truly no right or wrong way to do it, below are some of our tips to achieving the perfect eclectic look! 

7 Steps to Eclectic Decor

1. Don't clutter! In small spaces, keep the walls neutral, and use fewer decorative pieces. 

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2.  Outdoors, don't be shy about layering textures and mixing cultural elements.

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3. Use a gallery wall to display your varying interests and artifacts 

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4. In a bold colored room, try to make the artwork and decorative elements fairly similar in color.   

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5. Eclectic can be elegant! Use metallic and reflective items and surfaces instead of larger, colorful elements.  

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6. Incorporate some symmetry.

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7. Commit to one accent color to keep your decor consistent. 

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