Eclectic Style: Mix-Matching Furniture
Pull in Pieces from all Over the Place for Your Own Cohesive Whole
I am an architectural design writer who often focuses on how environment can affect behavior. Before consulting privately, I received my MA in writing and ran a design boutique in Los Angeles.
I am an architectural design writer who often focuses on how environment... More »
Gone are the days of going to one store and buying a bedroom or living room set. Thankfully. While fully matching pieces can create a wonderful classic continuity and period vibe, some of the most beautiful (and simultaneously liveable) spaces are pulling in things from all over the place.
Much as our culture today has been globalized and offers the best of what is around in the entire world, rooms are reflecting the eclectic spirit. While some rooms assemble mixed pieces with a more boldly bohemian flare, the most classic and refined spaces are putting various pieces together into a cohesive whole. We can experience the wonderful process of putting together into one living space pieces from our various life experiences, creating a continuity in our living spaces that reflect the continuity of our experiences.
Much as our culture today has been globalized and offers the best of what is around in the entire world, rooms are reflecting the eclectic spirit. While some rooms assemble mixed pieces with a more boldly bohemian flare, the most classic and refined spaces are putting various pieces together into a cohesive whole. We can experience the wonderful process of putting together into one living space pieces from our various life experiences, creating a continuity in our living spaces that reflect the continuity of our experiences.
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| This space is so simple—so possible to pull off—and yet so fantastically unique, pulling white into the table through the chairs, and letting the farmhouse table stand out. Small details throughout tie it all in. |
The dark touches of finish throughout this open room help tie everything together.
by Niche Interiors
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Such a beautiful balance between the warm brown and whites.
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| Sticking to wood and neutrals, varied details such as these chairs work together in understated elegance. |
The symmetry in this bedroom and its sticking to a strict color palette allow for variety with a classic formality.
The varied colors throughout become the consistent feature.
by Jeanne Finnerty
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Shades of blue both calm and invigorate—and tie in together without being to matching. It creates the illusion of effortlessness.
| Touches of red throughout the room, as well as the patterns and textures, offer variety without chaos. |
With varied pieces, the common theme in this space is the fantastically varied raw materials.
This dark table stands out dramatically against the white surrounding it.
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by Stacie Velten
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| The juxtaposition of light and dark neutrals, and of matted and sleeker materials creates a varied but cohesive Euro-chic whole. |
This dining room offers a formal setting without being too stuffy.
Comments
boula1 I never thought I would love eclectic style but I love it. I used to be traditional but I love the mixes.
2 years ago · Like
trixylarue My hubby gave me a very rustic farm table for Christmas. I am thinking about red parsons chairs with it.....thanks for confirming that everything doesn't need to match!
2 years ago · Like
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Shannon Sadler This is one of my favorite idea books yet. I love mixing different things to get very unique looks. I never want a room to look as though I tried to duplicate something I saw in a magazine. Love it!
2 years ago · Like
Mary Little That's me....a mixed up eclectic kinda gal! I love it!
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Ideabook published on Dec. 27, 2010.
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