It takes a special kind of client to embrace the eclectic design style. Eclecticism is an approach to design that combines elements from various periods, styles, and sources. It involves the deliberate mixing and matching of different aesthetics to create a unique and visually interesting space. Eclectic design celebrates the diversity of influences and allows for the expression of personal taste and creativity. The client a window dresser in her former life her own bold ideas right from the start, like the wallpaper for the kitchen splashback. The kitchen used to be in what is now the sitting area and was moved into the former dining space. Creating a large Kitchen with a large bench style table coming off it combines the spaces and allowed for steel tube elements in combination with stainless and timber benchtops. Combining materials adds depth and visual interest. The playful and unexpected elements like the elephant wallpaper in the kitchen create a lively and engaging environment. The swapping of the spaces created an open layout with seamless integration to the adjacent living area. The prominent focal point of this kitchen is the island. All the spaces allowed the client the freedom to experiment and showcase her personal style.

Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design.

Filled to the brim with detail & intrigue, this kitchen remodel and living space in Great Falls, VA includes numerous different materials juxtaposed together in a grandstand of long-term appeal. The addition of rich-looking coffered walls was our way of providing the bold contrast needed for this elegantly light-colored backdrop of a kitchen. The smooth, warm butcher kitchen peninsula top balances the hard, toughness of the farmhouse design beneath it. The busy, full backsplash meets the cool, soft countertops like a wave meeting the shore. The range top blends beautifully with the linear nature of the lower base drawers similar in size & scale.

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design.

The gardens in their first year. All of the plants are native to the Northeast. Joe Pye Weed is front and center here.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Portland Maine for summer.

Hamptons-Inspired Kitchen One cannot help but feel a distinct sense of serenity and timeless beauty when entering this Hamptons-style kitchen. Bathed in natural light and shimmering with inspired accents and details, this complete kitchen transformation is at once elegant and inviting. Plans and elevations were conceived to create balance and function without sacrificing harmony and visual intrigue. A metal custom hood, with an eye-catching brass band and impeccably balanced cabinets on either side, provides a strong focal point for the kitchen, which can be viewed from the adjacent living room. Brass faucets, hardware and light fixtures complement and draw further attention to this anchoring element. A wall of glass cabinetry enhances the existing windows and pleasantly expands the sense of openness in the space. Taj Mahal quartzite blends gracefully with the cabinet finishes. Cream-tone, herringbone tiles are custom-cut into different patterns to create a sense of visual movement as the eyes move across the room. An elegant, marble-top island paired with sumptuous, leather-covered stools, not only offers extra counterspace, but also an ideal gathering place for loved ones to enjoy. This unforgettable kitchen gem shines even brighter with the addition of glass cabinets, designed to display the client’s collection of Portmeirion china. Careful consideration was given to the selection of stone for the countertops, as well as the color of paint for the cabinets, to highlight this inspiring collection. Breakfast room A thoughtfully blended mix of furniture styles introduces a splash of European charm to this Hamptons-style kitchen, with French, cane-back chairs providing a sense of airy elegance and delight. A performance velvet adorns the banquette, which is piled high with lush cushions for optimal comfort while lounging in the room. Another layer of texture is achieved with a wool area rug that defines and accentuates this gorgeous breakfast nook with sprawling views of the outdoors. Finishing features include drapery fabric and Brunschwig and Fils Bird and Thistle paper, whose natural, botanic pattern combines with the beautiful vistas of the backyard to inspire a sense of being in a botanical, outdoor wonderland.

A transitional style home that we designed. Tailored furnishings and neutral tones throughout the home - from the living room, kitchen, and bedroom - set the tone for a polished space. Artwork, vignettes, and patterned textiles give each room a pop of intrigue, while maintaining a sophisticated and elegant home. Project designed by Aiken-Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. They also serve Augusta, GA, and Columbia and Lexington, South Carolina. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/columbia-timeless-transitional/

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Example of a mid-sized eclectic guest carpeted bedroom design in Miami with blue walls

Esplanade House has a simple, limited palette on an exceptionally tight site. Yet the team at Mills Gorman Architects has worked its magic to create a light and spacious contemporary home in the heart of Port Melbourne that is nothing short of spectacular. This flexible and highly functional space for a mature family of four contains the main living spaces on the upper level overlooking the terraced garden and pool. Downstairs houses two bedrooms, a bathroom, family room and kitchen opening up to the intriguing rear garden. The simple palette of Petersen D91 bricks, glass and black colour bond roofing and side walls with a standing seam bring this edgy, contemporary home to life. The owners chose the Petersen bricks as they saw them elsewhere and fell in love with their textural beauty and tone.

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Evoking scenes of tree branches blooming with flowers, Apta by Swarovski is an emotive, nature-inspired pendant design. Light passes through precise cutouts filled with crystal to form intriguing reflections. Apta is available in three special pendant shapes and four classic Swarovski finishes.

Example of a transitional great room design in Boston

The website invited designers from across the globe to put their own spin on the superhero's iconic Fortress of Solitude, transforming it into a real-life retreat using Houzz Pro's 3D Floor Planner. Much like the latest installment of the movie franchise, the designs offer a very new and intriguing perspective on the well-known space—and create a world of possibility for anyone hankering after a Superman-inspired home of their own. Three finalists were chosen from an array of entries, with Houzz users then invited to vote for their favorite, with the ultimate winner set to be chosen after July 11.

January 2015, we are in the early stages of this project This week we are meeting with the structural engineer, a good friend from the lacrosse community, Daren Denton. Planning on opening up the the walls in the kitchen, expanding it into the great room, building two kitchen islands, exposing some of the old brick. Keeping the feel of the nice old farmhouse and updating to a nice open floor plan. The house is a great piece of Colorado History, known more recently as the Chambers Farm, and prior to that as the Bowles Farm. Quite a few interesting stories, previous additions and renovations, community rallying to save the property in 1999, all make this an exiting and intriguing project.

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design.

The website invited designers from across the globe to put their own spin on the superhero's iconic Fortress of Solitude, transforming it into a real-life retreat using Houzz Pro's 3D Floor Planner. Much like the latest installment of the movie franchise, the designs offer a very new and intriguing perspective on the well-known space—and create a world of possibility for anyone hankering after a Superman-inspired home of their own. Three finalists were chosen from an array of entries, with Houzz users then invited to vote for their favorite, with the ultimate winner set to be chosen after July 11.

The website invited designers from across the globe to put their own spin on the superhero's iconic Fortress of Solitude, transforming it into a real-life retreat using Houzz Pro's 3D Floor Planner. Much like the latest installment of the movie franchise, the designs offer a very new and intriguing perspective on the well-known space—and create a world of possibility for anyone hankering after a Superman-inspired home of their own. Three finalists were chosen from an array of entries, with Houzz users then invited to vote for their favorite, with the ultimate winner set to be chosen after July 11.