Mix and Match Your Eclectic Style!

We've all seen that person's home with random pieces strewn about yet somehow existing in perfect design harmony. We've probably been a bit jealous, too. No need for envy- you can achieve this same stylish, stimulating look in your own home just by keeping things balanced. Be conscious of balancing solids with patterns, large patterns with small patterns, and bearing in mind how many colors are in each one. Here are a few good examples of how to design your home in a way that is 'serendipitous' rather than random. Enjoy!

 Even though the bright tufted sofa displays a lot of strong structure, giving the room some organic elements such as live plants makes this space more calm and relaxing.

  If you're going for a more neutral color pallet, try solid fabrics on the furniture and a bold yet neutral rug. This gives interest to the room along with artwork that provides a subtle splash of color.

 The solid bright teal sofa is complemented by bold patterned, toned-down pillows while the heavily textured shag rug lends itself as a neutral base to ground the entire room. 

 All natural linen is relaxing, comfortable, and nice, and all... but it can be livened up a bit! This soft red pattern offers gives some variety and character to the room, while the striped rug is very orderly, making a nice backdrop for the rest of the room.

 Green and red are complementary colors- that's why they're used together so much. However, you don't want your home to look like Christmas year-round: it's all about the different shades used. For example, a lighter, brighter green and a red with a hint of orange makes a perfect partnership.