Eclectic Home Interiors: Get Inspired

Our Top Eclectic Decor Trends to Follow

Eclectic style is all about mixing different styles, textures, and contrasting colours to create a harmonious joyful interior. You are able to have fun with it, to create a beautiful unique room that is a representation of your personality. Your imagination can run wild with the experimentation and play that eclectic design allows. We’ve compiled some of our top styling tips to help you create your very own eclectic haven.

Select a Colour Palette (and stick to it!) - Picking a core colour palette is the key to creating a cohesive look for your room when introducing eclectic style. To prevent the room from feeling too busy try to incorporate a calming neutral alongside your accent colour. This will help to balance the eclectic elements and create a harmonious space, instead of an overbearing one.

Statement Objects - Introduce bold pieces which create an impact in the room. You can really have fun with this, there are various interesting pieces on the market which can can become a talking point for the home interior. This could be anything from a quirky candlestick stand to an animal head vase - whatever takes your fancy! Make sure not to incorporate too many Statement Objects in one room, as they could end up competing with each other and loosing the impact you are aiming for.

Mix Textures - Have fun with mixing different textures, this could be through heavy-weave rugs or tufted pillows. Placing contrasting textures against one another creates visual interest, such as smooth textures alongside rough, nubby ones - such as marble surfaces against wood grains, or soft luxurious sofas and throw pillows against hard, industrial furniture.

Create a Focal Point - It is important to remember to incorporate a focal point when designing the layout of your room. This could be with an eye-catching element such as a fireplace, accent wall or statement furniture piece, such as a Coffee Table. Although eclectic style combines various styles and items, the finished look must look curated and not lack focus.

Gallery Wall Art - An eclectic styled interior is the perfect setting for a fun and stylish Gallery Wall. You can combine a mix match of frames with various prints depicting different styles and motifs. This is the opportunity to really personalise your home and let your personality shine through. Following on from the previous styling tip, creating a gallery wall is a great way of creating a distinctive focal point for the room.

The Insta Accounts We Think Do Eclectic Decor Best!

Instagram has become a valuable resource for home decor and interior design inspiration. With the rise of home influencers growing fast, we are now able to delve into their beautiful magazine-worthy homes, and discover their top styling tips and tricks to beautify our own interiors. We’ve picked some of our current favourite Instagram accounts who showcase their inspiring homes which embody eclectic style.

Come Down to the Woods

Instagram handle: @comedowntothewoods

Katie Woods is the dentist and blogger behind the wonderful Come Down to the Woods instagram account, she also runs a blog which can be found here. Katie has been documenting the renovation of her home which she describes at the ‘Peach Palace’. Katie describes their journey to create their stunning family home, which is oozing with bold colour, patterns and maximalist styling.

“In the 2 short years that we have been here, we have transformed it from a peach palace to a haven for all my design ideas, a real feast for the senses. No room was left untouched, no wall was left unbashed. Our hearts, souls and savings were ploughed into this beautiful house.” - https://www.comedowntothewoods.com

Come Down to the Woods - Copyright Instagram

Colourful Home Vibe

Instagram handle: @colourfulhomevibe

The Colourful Home Vibe is run by 3 gorgeous accounts, @kate_rose_morgan, @wiltshirewonderland and @thiscolourfulnest. This beautiful account is bursting with fun and playful homes, all filled with lots of colour, eye-catching patterns and stylish soft furnishings. You can also have the chance to have your own home featured on the page when you tag #colourfulhomevibe!

Colourful Home Vibe - Copyright Instagram

Sophie Robinson Interiors

Instagram handle: @sophierobinsoninteriors

Sophie Robinson is an established Interior Designer, Colour Expert and TV Presenter. You may have seen her work recently on Channel 5’s ‘Dream Home Makeover’. Sophie’s bright and colourful instagram is a haven for the beautiful homes she has transformed with the power of pattern and colour. You are even able to sign up to Sophie’s online courses here so you can develop your own interior style and confidence with colour.

“Dull and drab is no longer acceptable for those wanting to live confidently, creatively and escape the prison of the beige-box-home. People in their droves are recognising that their home is the foundation of a life of creativity, happiness, inspiration and joy.” - https://www.sophierobinson.co.uk

Sophie Robinson Interiors - Copyright Instagram

The Idle Hands

Instagram handle: @the_idle_hands

Sandra Baker is the creator behind the account of The Idle Hands. Sandra is an Interior Stylist who is documenting the renovation of her Victorian house in Yorkshire, she describes her style as ‘Considered, courageous design’ and we agree! Sandra also runs her own interior design blog, which features lots of design tips and advice on interior styling, you can find her website here.

“Wallpaper makes me happy, as does the use of colour and pattern, often all at the same time.” - https://www.theidlehandsblog.co.uk

Cotty Lee

Instagram handle: @cotty_lee

Cotty Lee’s instagram account encompasses both her love for fashion and home interiors. We absolutely love how she has styled our Coffee Table Footstool in Emma J Shipley Lynx Coral in her gorgeous living room. Her bold style shows through the wonderful home Cotty has created. It is the perfect example of personality being reflected in her home interior. You must check out Cotty Lee’s stunning tablescape’s for all of your upcoming celebrations!

Cotty Lee - Copyright Instagram - Also featuring our Coffee Table Footstool in Emma J Shipley Lynx Coral

We hope this has given you some inspiration and styling tips to incorporate eclectic style into your own home interior. Please don’t forget to tag us in any on your product photos @sparrowandplumbhome or pop us an email info@sparrowandplumb.com, we love to see how you’ve styled our pieces in your lovely homes.

Love,

Sparrow & Plumb x