I thought it might be fun to have a Design Style class so everyone could get to
know a few details for individual design styles. There is so much talk about style in home decor… do you think you
could pinpoint your style if asked? Remember,
there are no set rules when it comes to design or style, it really just boils
down to personal likes and dislikes. To
review the Design Styles that we have covered so far, click here.
Have you ever thought about the Design Style
called Eclectic? The word eclectic adj \e-ˈklek-tik\ means- 1: selecting what appears to be best in
various doctrines, methods, or styles 2: composed of elements drawn from
various sources. Perfect, right? Eclectic style encompasses a variety of periods and styles and is brought together through the use of color, texture, shape and finish.
Here's
how it breaks down:
Colors: The palette can
vary, but it's best to stick with a few neutrals to help tie all the elements
together. In the red and gold room pictured, creams and browns are used to
ground the palette so the great design isn't lost among the many hues.
Furniture: Lines, finishes and
materials of the pieces in a room are tied together with paint, fabric or a
more refined or roughed-up finish.
Fabrics: An eclectic look is
partly defined by the multitude of fabrics, whether they be patterned, textured
or both. Choose a color scheme and stick with a neutral as your grounding
force, and add to it with colored and textured solids and patterns and trims,
tassels or fringe.
