How To Bring The Eclectic Style of Decorating Into Your Home

Eclectic design is simply a combination of different decorating styles to create one individual look. For example, if your favorite style of decorating is traditional but you also love modern and the Asian look, you can mix all three and produce a vibrant eclectic style of your own. If you want to showcase your personality in a room, the eclectic style is probably your best avenue to do so. Whether it's showcasing your collection of vintage pieces or contemporary art sculptures, eclectic design is a good choice.

In order for the eclectic style to look and feel harmonious, it must be balanced with these elements: color, texture, furniture, proportion and scale.

Color

Start with a neutral color scheme such as creams or whites as a foundation and mix in your favorite bold color palette such as oranges or reds.

Texture

Choose fabrics with rich texture such as velvet and bold patterns such as checkerboard, plaids and tapestry. Accessorize your fabric choices with tassels and trim. Adding wallpaper to your walls is a great example as it will not only give it texture but pattern as well.

Proportion and Scale

One of the most important elements in eclectic design is scale and proportion. Make sure that your furnishings and accessories are scaled to proportion; otherwise your room will tend to look unbalanced. (see slideshow).

Furniture

To make a bold statement add ethnic furniture or period furniture to the mix, e.g. an Asian print screen, African console table with wood carvings or vintage table and chairs.

Below are good examples of the eclectic style of decorating:

                                        All photos  courtesy  of  House Beautiful

Decorate your home for the summer season with neutral tones and textures

Summer is such a relaxing season, a time to take it easy and just breathe. With Long evenings and cool breezes, it's the perfect time to infuse your decor with neutral tones and textures.

 A neutral color palette will bring a sense of calm, serenity, and warmth to your space.

Neutral textures and tones are classic, and compliments any style of decor whether traditional, cottage style, or modern. One of the benefits of going with neutral tones on the walls is the flexibility that it provides when changing or upgrading your furnishings and   accessories for the summer season.  When  adding floral cushions,  patterned furniture and bold accessories  to your interior,  a neutral color palette will make  for  a  smoother transition.  See below:

Neutral wall tones compliments  the striped  headboard  

making  it  the  focal  point  of  the  room  

This  living  room  feels open and airy with  thanks to the

 textured and tonal accessories

        A beige sofa gets updated for  the  summer  with  a punch  of 

 color  from  a textured throw and printed  pillows  

This classy and modern dining table  is accented  by a

 textured table runner, taupe chairs and a subtle wall color

Relaxing and soothing describes the creamy white tones in this  bedroom

Neutral  paint  colors  

All photos  courtesy  of Bing  images  

Ralph Lauren Paint - Dynamic Color Timeless Style For The Home

Since 1996, the design world has been inspired by Ralph Lauren Paint,  a collection of dynamic color, and timeless style.

Known for his legendary fashion designs,  he brings the same iconic style  to walls, creating fashionable colors for the home.

Proudly made in the USA, Ralph Lauren Paint is one-of-a-kind, due to its vibrancy, brilliance and smooth finish. Paint colors range from indigo denim to stateroom red, and specialty finishes such as polished patina.  (See below).

             
                                                                    Metallic Gold

                                                                      Blue Eggshell

                                                                 

Pink

  Metallic Silver  

                                                                   Thoroughbred

                                                                 Greenwich  Village

                            These dynamic colors are available  at  your local Home Depot.

                                                  www.homedepot.com/ralphlaurenpaint

All photos  courtesy  of  Ralph  Lauren  Home