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.

Don't waste that space!

A frequently neglected area of a home is the hallway. A typical hallway or staircase can encompass a good portion of a home’s livable space and often aren’t used to their full potential. Hallways or corridors don’t have to be devoid of emotion; a simple, practical approach can add an extra personal touch.

 A bolder approach, should the above example bore you, is to create a more eclectic look by using
mixed and matched frames. The matching lamp and walls create a more put together feel, while the
dominating horizontal white and black lines maintain some structure.

Choosing an eye catching color to apply to the walls brings a unique feeling to the space. A bold color
requires minimal additions, which help this bright chartreuse be the center of attention.

 If you have the option I love the idea of being a little more creative and making a lasting impression.

You can create a huge effect with either paint or by applying a custom or ready made piece of vinyl.
LTLprints.com has a huge selection to choose from and you can even create your own. Whether you
choose paint or a print, both are easy to change if you get bored.

 

 

 

 A more traditional approach is to apply photography. I like the idea, however I like to apply a personal touch that makes the space pop. The example above uses identical frames, with a simple white matte, centered at eye level. The clean lines and organized appearance allows a larger number of pictures to be displayed 

without being overwhelming.

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