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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My Living Room Challenge: C. Marie's Eclectic Mix Space

We’d like to have a seat in your living room! We’re on the hunt for North America's most fabulous living room; could it be yours? For the month of April we’ll be asking you to send us photos of your living rooms and vote for your favorites.

We're only a few days in and we've already received some great entries!

C. Marie's Eclectic Mix Living Room

Let us know what you love most about your living room, and what inspired you while decorating your living room!

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