Eclectic Elegance

Sometimes uniformity and co-ordination can be a little boring; so this season, why not shake up your interior with an eclectic mix and match of interior styles that still maintain a chic and sophisticated look. Mix vintage with modern, antique with abstract or opt for a new and exciting colour scheme that contrasts with your overall look and theme. Sounds scary doesn’t it? But don’t be afraid, this look is sure to create a unique designer feel in any room of the home.

Artwork is a simple yet effective way of adding contrasting styles to your home interior while introducing colour and pattern to the room. Team a traditional, period style interior such as Victorian or Georgian with a bold and colourful abstract canvas that will look fabulous on a feature wall or chimney breast. Retro 1950s or 1960s interiors can be complimented with classic black and white photography to give a sleek and sophisticated feel against the bold colour schemes and patterns of this look. If you have a modern home then why not add a selection of classic landscapes or portraits to your walls for a contrasting finish that stands out against a monochrome or bold painted backdrop.

Lighting is also a great way to create diversity in the style and finish of your chosen room. Shake up the design of a modern living room or dining room with a large French or Italian crystal chandelier that will take centre stage in the room and create a visual focal point against the modern furniture and colour schemes. In more classic stately style home interiors then why not take a selection of modern or vintage lights in bold copper or chrome that will contrast with the traditional furniture and coving in the room. Alternatively opt for industrial style cage lights and weathered metal lamps that directly oppose the refined and elegant style of traditional interiors.

Clashing furniture styles has always been a preferred look in eclectic home interiors and is a great way to combine looks and trends whilst still maintaining a stylish and functional finish. Team a large and rustic farmhouse oak dining table with refined and elegant French carved dining chairs or modern acrylic style seating for a mix and match of textures and finishes. Place a large chesterfield sofa alongside a vintage egg chair in a bold or neon shade for added differentiation. For co-ordinating yet contrasting visual refinement then team sleek and modern mirrored furniture with classic silver or black carved French designs or partner rustic oak with industrial or vintage designs for a stylish look and finish.

Accessories create the finishing touch in any room of the home and placing these in direct contrast with the theme of the room can create more interest and visual style within your chose space. If you have a sleek and modern kitchen diner then why not add a collection of vintage appliances and crockery that will stand out against the simple and chic design of the room. Modern bedrooms or living rooms can be complimented with a range of ornately carved period style mirrors or alternatively a vintage or traditional room can be given a twist in style with a selection of modern photo frames, vases and candleholders that will look great along a period fireplace, sideboard or dresser.

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