Eclectic style is all about mixing prints, patterns, quirky art pieces, and fun fabrics into a space. We spoke with four eclectic design experts who weighed in on the 6 common mistakes that people make when decorating their homes in this style. Check out what not to do when decorating with eclectic style.
01. Forgetting to Edit Your Space
ALVIN WAYNE
“It’s great to love a lot of styles, and usually, I buy whatever I like and try to make it work,” designer Bari Ackerman says. But, she adds, there isn’t room for everything in a home, and a bit of editing is key.
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02. Not Defining a Color Palette
FORBES + MASTERS
“In other words, use color intentionally,” Ackerman advises. She personally decorates her home with orange, green, pink, and a few pops of blue.
Home design influencer Tiffany Barino feels similarly. “Not having one signature color throughout, conjoining the different styles, can make the space appear more messy than collected,” she comments.
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03. Not Paying Attention to Scale
DAN RAK
“When attempting to achieve an eclectic style, often people will collect pieces over time,” designer Michelle Gage explains. “That’s certainly a good way to achieve the look, but if you aren’t designing a room all at once, you really need to be paying close attention to the scale of each and every piece you’re sourcing.”
04. Forgetting About Scale When It Comes to Prints
STUDIO PEAKE
The concept of scale isn’t just important with regard to furniture, it’s also key to keep in mind in terms of prints in wallpaper, art, and textile form.
05. Incorporating Too Much Décor Off the Bat
LOUIS DUNCAN-HE
“I think people mistake eclectic for maximalism, so they pack on the décor and then feel overwhelmed,” home design influencer Monica Benavidez says. “The styles definitely go together, but if you’re transitioning to a more eclectic style in your home, resist the urge to add a lot of décor right off the bat.”
06. Paying Too Much Attention to Traditional Design Rules
KATHERINE CARTER
Why not make the design process joyful? “Buy and collect pieces you love, whether they’re from the 18th century or the 21st, and just have fun,” Pearce encourages. “One of my favorite spots in my home combines a 19th-century ornate chair, a sleek mid-century desk, postmodern décor pieces, and a kitschy popsicle stick table lamp.” Though this feels like it shouldn’t all work together, it does.
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