Eclectic interior design, often referred to as bohemian interior design, is a style that mixes a collection of everything from modern light features to vintage furniture. It blends a variety of design styles, colours and patterns that are carefully selected to avoid a cluttered appearance.

Key features of this design style are:

• Mixed patterns, vibrant colours and a variety of textures
• Different furniture styles combining statement or quirky objects
• No rules

Eclectic interior design considerations  

If you love to gather treasures from your travels or from antique shops, an eclectic design style might be for you. “Eclectic” as a term means bringing together ideas or things from many different sources. So, it’s the perfect style for someone who loves variety and doesn’t want a room of matching objects and patterns.

To achieve a great eclectic design, a designer will choose pieces, silhouettes, and textures that would be seen as clashing in a different style. A vintage Art Deco dresser can sit next to a modern lamp in a quirky shape, for example. Or an armchair in a traditional chintz pattern can be complemented by pillows in plaid. The only limit is your imagination!

Yet, there is still a sense of unity within an eclectic design. A cohesive palette and repeating motifs can ensure this beautiful collection of furniture and décor still works as a whole.

In contrast to minimalist or Scandinavian style, an eclectic look typically includes at least some strong colours and is never monochromatic. Vivid and fun hues like hot pink or fire-engine red can easily be incorporated into an eclectic design.

Create beauty in variety with an interior designer

The trick with eclectic interior design is achieving just the right balance of contrasts. Since an eclectic design incorporates so many different components, it can cross the line of becoming overwhelming or cluttered in the hands of an inexperienced designer.

Fortunately, it’s easy and free to find a talented, professional eclectic interior designer with InteriorNet. Just enter your budget, location and desired design style into our designer search tool, and we’ll find you up to five vetted interior designers who match your needs. If you want to start small or on a budget, that’s no problem – services start at £99.

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