Repeating
Repeatable images set the space rhythm. There are two ways to achieve an effect:
- Choose one shape and implement it everywhere (e.g. round sofa cushions, picture frames, mirrors, round chandelier, round coffee table);
- Choose one bright shade and multiply it (example: the color of a large object - sofa or armchair - to repeat in an abstract picture, cushion, pillow, curtains, carpet).
Layering
It is about texture diversity, which is simply necessary for the interior of the house in the genre of eclecticism. To realize it will help the following techniques:
- Use embossed fabrics with a convex weave of threads, a combination of different materials in one room (wood, metal, plastic);
- Sketch on the sofa cushions of different sizes and colors, and place a pair of wooden chairs and plastic creams
- A soft stool to the glass table on metal legs;
- Hang an ultra-modern poster next to the classic landscape;
- Combine smooth silk and coarse sacking in textiles.
Details and decor
They are selected according to two principles: similarity with the basic decoration of the room (in this case you need to repeat the textures, ornaments, palettes) or, conversely, the contrast. The second option is peculiar to the style of eclecticism in the apartment with an emphasis on accessories.
Examples of point solutions:
- Vintage chandelier plus metal chandelier in the spirit of high-tech;
- Woollen fluffy plaid on the sofa plus a chrome table lamp;
- Gilded mirror frame on the background of rough brickwork;
- Armchair with fluffy upholstery and leather pouf.
At window apertures dressing it is possible to give preference to beautiful heavy porters, with classical подхваты and brushes.
Finishing of walls and ceiling
To embody eclecticism in the design of the apartment, completely different finishing materials and techniques will be suitable for the walls:
- Decorative plaster;
- Ceramic tiles (usually with patterns);
- Wallpaper (here it is also possible to combine - paper, fabric, metalized);
- dyeing;
- brick;
- wooden panels;
- graffiti.
The design of the ceiling depends on the mixed themes. When one of them is a classic or baroque, stucco and gilded decorations are allowed. When the loft is combined, wooden beams on the ceiling or suspended metal structures are appropriate.
Interior of a living room in style eclectic
Which directions can be combined in the main room of the house:
- Pompous baroque and refined classics;
- ascetic loft and loud pop art;
- cozy boho and cold hi-tech.
The mood of the room is set by the shape and textiles of upholstered furniture. Sofa and armchairs are centrifugal elements. Leather or velvet upholstery will be very comfortable. The rest of the furniture should be chosen based on the principle of scale, which we talked about above.
The mixed style is good in that to embody eclecticism in the design of a drawing room it is possible without expensive investments. Budget variants of furniture and furnish will be quite suitable. The main thing is to create an attractive, unusual environment.
Eclecticism in the design of the kitchen
Here you can easily combine classic sets and tiles with ethnic ornaments, elegant French province and a massive dining table made of wood.
The tiles - beautiful and practical - are well suited for finishing the floor in the working area. In the dining area, it is better to look warmer options: parquet, laminate, cork wood.
Textiles in the kitchen in mixed design should be comfortable in terms of care - cotton, linen, eco-leather. It is not difficult to keep such surfaces clean.
Modern eclectic interior in the bedroom
The main task is to maintain the concept of mixed stylistics, at the same time not to overload the situation with details, otherwise you won't be able to relax before going to bed here.
Variants of the combined design:
- Metal bed as an element of hi-tech or minimalism plus cozy warm things made of ethnics (pillows, bedspreads, capes) or catchy solar accents of pop art;
- Modern mirror walls or ceiling plus a vintage bed with a velvet headboard;
- Carpet with abstract pattern, lacquered wardrobe plus traditional crystal chandeliers.
To realize the style of eclecticism in registration of the sleeping room will help set of photos and the pictures concentrated on a wall behind a bed headboard. They will bring a visual variety, but at the expense of concentration in one place will not irritate eyes.
Conclusion
Eclecticism as a style of interior design is an experiment with form, color, mood, and therefore a certain risk, which eventually turns into the creation of a unique living space.
The secret of its popularity lies in human psychology. It is not necessary to give up your favorite things just because they do not fit into any chosen theme. Combining elements of several design directions, it is possible to receive absolutely individual, adjusted under preferences of the concrete person environment.