An Eclectic decorating style mixes elements from at least two of the other three decorating styles (traditional, contemporary, asual). Combining elements from a variety of sources allows you to pick and choose your favorite elements from decorating styles. For example you may love modern and contemporary style floor lamps, but feel a contemporary style couch doesn’t give a homely feel as you’re looking for in your living area. The sleek, minimalist style of a contemporary bathroom features a streamlined, uncluttered look with an emphasis on textures, materials, lines, lighting, and cutting edge design. The overall color tone is generally neutral – whites, blacks, creams, earth tones and grays. Some people like to include a color highlight (such as painting a wall in an accent color) to make the room “pop” without disrupting the overall clean simplicity of the contemporary bathroom. (more…)
This year’s annual furniture show at High Point International Home Furnishings Market in North Carolina hit the market with an element of twist on traditional pieces.
For example, consider a mix of classic styles with modern accents through color and shapes, along with new, innovative furnishings that compliment any individual’s personal style, such as Asian inspired furniture.
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