An eclectic style can help add personality to everything from your home decor to your approach to work and living. Eclectic Nests offers ideas and products for eclectic decor: interesting finds from yesterday to today, unique gifts, vintage collectibles and more.
Are you looking for ways to add your own unique touch to your home decor or style, but everything in the big box stores and magazines all looks the same?
Would you like to find personal, custom gifts for your friends, a house warming, or for seasonal touches?
Do you want to craft a lifestyle that reflects your unique personality, interests and needs?
Would you like to be able to showcase your collections, art, books or other loved items without it looking cluttered?
At Eclectic Nests we help you turn your house into a home, create a style that reflects your own personality and interests, surround yourself with cherished items that you love, achieve balance in your work and life, and find personal gifts for friends and family.
Eclectic decorating can help you turn your house into a home -- your personal sanctuary (your nest).
What is the difference between a house and a home? A house is four walls and some living space. A home is the place where you relax, where you feel most comfortable, most yourself. You can achieve that by surrounding yourself with objects that reflect your unique personality and interests, or with decorative touches that tell their own unique story.
We welcome you to Live Eclectic -- in your home, your lifestyle, your personal style, your work life, and your gifts.
This website will help you find unique and interesting decorative items for the home, personal accessories, and personal gifts to create your very own eclectic nest.
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Keep reading to learn more about eclectic decorating and how to apply it to your own home:
If you love the idea of combining different colors, patterns, and natural elements, then boho decorating may be for you. A vibrant mix of colors, patterns and textures can come from elements like Moroccan rugs, colorful accent pillows, and patterned tapestries.
You can add natural materials with rattan furniture, greenery and plants, etc. Then add a few vintage touches, modern accents... whatever personal pieces that you love.
Boho decor may be colorful and vibrant, but ultimately it should feel cozy and individual to you.
If you love three-dimensional, organic forms, then studio pottery or art pottery could be a nice personal touch for your space. Find local studio potters that you love, or pick up a variety of pottery on your travels.
Your dining area may be a dedicated room, a kitchen eating nook, a breakfast bar or simply part of your living space. Or it might not have a permanent space in your home at all, but you create a "dining space" when you eat or for special meals with friends or family. Either way, give some thought to how you like to feel when enjoying food with others, what types of cuisine inspire you, or other personal touches that have meaning to you.
The most important aspect of decorating an eclectic bathroom is to avoid the "big box" matching bathroom decor sets.
Instead, to decorate your bathroom with eclectic flair, mix and match various styles, textures, and patterns in your choice of towels, shower curtains, and rugs.
You can add unique vintage finds (such as using an antique plate for a soap dish) alongside modern pieces to create a visually dynamic and personalized space.
In a bedroom you can use an eclectic style to add some personal flair by mixing and matching interesting furniture pieces, patterns, and textures that reflect your unique taste. You can use meaningful objects, like artwork, souvenirs, or heirlooms, to infuse a bedroom with personality and character while keeping a restful, cozy vibe.
Whether decorating for Christmas, Halloween, Easter or any other seasonal holiday, you can add interest by taking an eclectic approach: add kitschy or vintage decorations, make some of your own holiday accents, or use a theme for your holiday decorating that has special meaning for you or your family.
Do you love the farmhouse look, but would like to make it more personal to your tastes and interests?
Try an eclectic farmhouse decor: Blend rustic elements like reclaimed wood furniture and vintage accents with modern pieces and live plants for a harmonious yet diverse look.
Add touches of pattern, such as gingham or floral, along with distressed finishes and natural materials like jute or burlap to add depth and warmth to the space.
Infuse your personal eclectic style into your living room with diverse furniture pieces, textures, and patterns.
Choose items that reflect your unique tastes and interests such as personal mementos, pieces from your travels, or artwork. Use accessories that evoke nostalgia or reflect your passions, creating a space that truly feels like home.
Adding some eclectic personal touches to your work space can spur creativity and productivity. Use a stimulating color palette, and add a few meaningful vintage accents, unique artwork, or quirky accessories that reflect your personality.
Don't be afraid to incorporate furniture pieces in your office that may be more typically found in other areas of the home, such as a comfy armchair or love seat, beautiful book case, or carved wooden table.
You can use some of these same guidelines when planning your outdoor decor, such as for your porch or patio. Think about ways to mix and match different textures, materials, styles and colors. Use vintage or repurposed items as planters or decor, add some colorful textiles, and take advantage of a variety of furniture pieces rather than a standard matching outdoor set. Add a few quirky accessories to infuse your personality and interests into your outdoor space.
It can be difficult to add personality to a kitchen, but there are ways to use an eclectic style to make the space seem more homey.
For example, you can mix vintage and modern elements such as retro appliances with sleek countertops. Add a few touches of bold color or unexpected patterns.
Use a variety of textures (even those that might typically be found in other areas of the house), like rugs, artwork, and decorative accents that add character and warmth.
Create a visually captivating and personalized space by using a mix of styles, materials, and objects as well decor: artwork, mirrors, textiles, plants, and functional storage.
Decorate your walls in unusual or unexpected ways, reflecting your individual taste and creativity. That might be through the use of a gallery wall, a brightly colored accent wall, an arrangement of mis-matched mirrors, etc.
If you enjoy contemporary style, then modern eclectic may be an appealing approach for you. Modern eclectic is different because it focuses on contemporary elements and clean lines.
You might use a more restrained color palette, and mix in the latest trends in furniture and decor together with just a few diverse cultural and artistic influences that reflect your interests or personality.
Plants add a natural and organic element, bringing life and vibrancy to the space. You can display them in unique containers (which may not have been originally intended as plant pots). Or you can group them together in a variety of sizes and shapes.
House plants can really complement an eclectic mix of furniture, accessories, and art, creating a balanced and inviting atmosphere that feels like home.
If you enjoy vintage decor, these are some ways to use vintage accents in an eclectic design:
Whimsical accents add a touch of fun and humor to your space.
You can add playful elements like quirky art pieces, whimsically shaped furniture, or unexpected decorative objects.
Mix these whimsical touches with other eclectic elements to create a fun and lively atmosphere that reflects your personality and creativity.