But at its core, eclectic style is all about filling your home with personality.

It’s fun, funky, and full of visual interest.

Maybe you’re free to’t decide whether your favorite bang out of decor isfarmhouse rusticor midcentury modern.

Eclectic cabin living room mixing different design styles

The Spruce / Alyssa Vela

Or you’ve got the option to’t stand things that are too well-matched or pristine.

What Is Eclectic Style?

It’s characterized by variety and unpredictability.

Mid century side board

JC Designs

The eclectic style involves incorporating pieces from different periods and styles.

Eventually, eclecticism morphed from an architectural style to a home decor theme.

Characteristics of Eclectic Style

Eclectic style is not characterized by rules or structure.

Entryway with yellow door

Mocha Girl Place

It is often created by mixing a few types of home decor looks into one cohesive, purposeful theme.

Go Wild With Plants

JC Designs

Eclectic homes often have alot of greenery.

Don’t be afraid to sprinkle in plants throughout your home to get thatboho, eclectic vibe.

Bedroom with lots of color

Mocha Girl Place

Pack a punch and fill it with personality by mixing and matching textures and colors.

A vintage rug is perfect for finishing the space.

Play With Color

If you love decorating with color, eclectic style is for you.

Living room with records as wall art

Leaf and Lolo

Bring in bold hues and bright tones, and don’t be afraid to mix and match contrasting colors.

Display Your Favorite Things

Leaf and Lolo

Remember, eclectic style is all about personality.

Here,recordsact as wall art and really elevate the whole look and feel of the room.

Bathroom with wallpapered ceiling

Noelle Ryan Interiors

Try the Unexpected

Noelle Ryan Interiors

Ever considered wallpapering your ceiling?

Now is the time.

Pull in various colors and textures to give it a load ofboho-inspiredvisual interest.

Living room with wall art

Reena Sotropa

Art Deco design explores the period of the early 1900s to 1930s.

Maximalism does not draw as much from different style eras as eclectic does.

pink side board with globes

Rikki Snyder