I see eclectic..urban for sure..a lot of vintage..colors reminiscent of New Orleans indeed, a lot(are you from there? have been to? in any case..highly inspirational city, with some of most amazing bold interiors I've seen..and exteriors-black wrough iron balconies etc..a bit gloomy pastels..lots of bold colors too, sharp contrasts sometimes. In any case looks pretty striking..

you can check Apartment Therapy blog even though they fell out of my favor long time ago-go to House tours-very often if the interior is great the owners are from New Orleans..)) Or I also have a book, House Proud: Unique home design, Louisiana..it's by Valorie Hart

You do like French just urban one..I don't know your house's style and where it stands, that's important..but if you're interested in French interiors and details..oh there are many books..I own only one though.."french accents" by Erin Swift. She does manage to capture the spirit so to say

check books by Abigail Ahern(my favorite is her second one)..she's British but she's amazing with styles and color combos..highly inspirational

(and she's from London..so very urban as well)

i remember a sweet book..it kinda delved into decor styles based on cities..interesting concept

I can try and find for you how it was called..I bough it as a gift (obviously read it myself first) so I should be able to trace it

Don't limit yourself to one style name..it's all broad umbrella..try to pinpoint yours, after you resourse it all a bit more...it will also change and shape more as time passes by. It's fine; it what makes houses alive

Thank you all for your comments! Yes, I am getting sick of Modern-Farmhouse shiplap everywhere.

I have never been to New Orleans but a quick google search makes me agree with you all - I need to take a trip!

I don't want to admit it - but my house is a basic 1500sf cape. Yep - style doesn't match at all. But this certainly isn't my forever house and I really enjoy trying some diy decor in practice for when I do find said forever home.

Here is what I'd done to my basic white fireplace a few years ago. I still like it (not the existing red brick outer hearth though). Except that that dark blue color is now eeeeeverywhere. I guess that's how it goes, huh.

Book a trip..you'll enjoy it tremendously..will fill you with so much inspiration, just walking around(I'm not mentioning music everywhere, starting noon..and food to die for)...it's a very special city. I don't remember who-some famous author I believe he was- said there are only three "real" cities in the US..I don't neccessarily agree but one of the three he considered "real"-was New Orleans. It has a very distinct character

and I see by your pic of the fireplace and colors and a bit of accents visible -yeah..your very big umbrella would be vintage eclectic..then you're inspired by urban settings but not only-you do love nature a lot..bold choices..different sources of inspirations..you'll do a fine job.

Cape has siding, right? should be fine..

ah..and never mind that "your" color-whatever it happens to be- is now everywhere..happens once in a while lol. "It's five o'clock somewhere".

Thanks! Trip booked for 11/28! And that's kind of you, April - I think "eclectic" also means "style is all over the place"! Have some family-heirloom type stuff thrown in there (ie that little chair).

Wow, you're fast! I hope you have a great time!

(I should go too. Last time, we didn't have many days to explore..)

No, eclectic doesn't mean "Style is allover the place"..)) ..it's as with some other spheres or disciplines..you choose from different styles, or schools of thoughts, or..because you believe it'll be better tailored to a particular person, ot house, or cause, or will serve a certain purpose better, or ..

In short you don't do it because you just can't choose. Ultimately you do it because you can choose all too well. And you do it very deliberately. Of course with decor it can seem very.."it just came to be like that", which is kinda desirable feeling)) But one can analyze it. And see why and how it came to be. How and why it was chosen. Not neccessary, but interesting mental process.."what talks to me? why? how it happens so all these things are willing to talk between themselves? why do they seem pretty pleased to be in each other's company?"

Or else it won't be good eclectic.

Such a thoughtful post!

I tried to google something like "furniture district" for New Orleans, with no luck. Anyone has insights into good decor shopping/inspiration areas of the city? You all have been most helpful.

Elizabeth, what sorts of things are you looking to buy/window shop?

This might be a place to start, without knowing specifically what sorts of things you're looking for. Do you actually want to buy or do you just want to get ideas for interiors?

https://nola.curbed.com/maps/best-new-orleans-furniture-home-stores

One of my favorite stores in NO, though I haven't been there in years, is Lucullus,

http://lucullusantiques.com/

I remember Royal Street being good for antique stores, so I Googled and found the following,

https://www.mossantiques.com/history

https://www.southernliving.com/travel/antique-stores-new-orleans