Create Your Eclectic Style Dream Home

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[@ITSDAVIDRAY]

The videos I have watched before this are like “don’t make it look crazy, thanks for watching”. I’m 4 minutes in and this already so helpful

[@harperwelch5147]

As an interior designer, this professional knows what she's talking about. This is good, well articulated advice and is worth listening to and taking notes. Particularly for younger design students, these are excellent rules and suggestions to pay attention to.

[@Kaththee]

You aren't kidding. I am in love. I finally found my online KZbin decorator.

[@danielortiz5310]

If you like the way your home looks is all that really matters: totally agree!

[@larkmurry7808]

Merci, Erikka! Delicious...

[@naimahq8739]

BEST eclectic style breakdown ON KZbin 🙌🏽⚡️

[@jennleiker1823]

Hurrah! PLEASE do more of these design style explanations. We need such detail and fabulous examples. New fan and subscriber here!

[@katieharris412]

This is probably the best presentation of the eclectic style that I have seen. Thank you!

[@erikkadawninteriors]

Thank you so much!

[@DivineFeminineDiaries]

I agree! I love your courses on Udemy Eikka thank you!

[@Kaththee]

Nothing even compares to it. I hear so much dubious advice on other decorating channels. "Stick to neutrals only because saturated color looks cheap" and "get rid of all your mirrored pieces" (including my Serge Roche console) and "never use folding screens" and even "don't buy things because you like them, instead stick to one decorating style." I feel like I am going to bang my head against my keyboard because I know more than they do and I know next to nothing. Now this video spoke to me and told me things I needed to know. I must have stopped and rewound 25 times at least. I have been attempting to channel Miles Redd and his look is very eclectic. This is very helpful. She is a real decorator not a one trick pony type who has one look and when it goes out of style she is over.

[@triphboyer4352]

@@erikkadawninteriors I need your help I want to decorate mine and also learn

[@magalypalmer475]

Well I finally know what my style! I love colors a lot. I decorate with things my friends and family give me or things I purchased, but color is my favorites. Thank you

[@alifewithluna4134]

Ahhh so this is my design style! I love mixing traditional pieces with MCM, I love colors and wood and textured textiles like velvet and tweed and boucle. I’m glad to know I’ve been naturally following “the rules” like number of metals, colors etc. I feel so Chuc now lol

[@Kaththee]

Emily Henderson says that traditional and mid century go together like a hand in glove. She made a "style wheel" (like a color wheel) that shows the complimentary look to each style -her opinion but still I found it fun to study. I am traditional, contemporary and Hollywood regency/glam. I really like that Grand Millennial look which is an eclectic look that includes traditional design.

[@masteringfemininepower]

As someone who loves to thrift homeward, my style is definitely leaning this way from a mostly mid century base. Someone said you should have one antique in every room and I’m starting to incorporate that into my home now starting with an ornate carved wooden chest that’s been in my family,for generations. I loved the examples you gave because usually this “maximalist” style can hurt my brain, but these examples were clearly well thought out when designed, instead of more is more.

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

my thoughts exactly!

[@evasoler6970]

The best and only coherent clever interior design advice video I have seen in a very long time Thank you! Gonna watch the rest of your videos right away! 🙏🏽

[@caradirisi4869]

I love all the rooms,including the over the top one she said no to.

[@neeluephoto1338]

FINALLY!!! I found a video that details out how to organize my home in my favorite style. Thank you so much!!

[@mevarinkuss200]

I really like your style 's very difficult to find a designer that can translate your desires and need into a real valuable recently find folks from a studio called Snugverse, and I can say that they deliver outstanding work.

[@lavacookie6642]

Thank you for explaining the eclectic style. I was very afraid I was doing something wrong when every interior design video said to choose only three colors when I always end up with four/five. Same with styles. It gave me confidence I needed

[@tulipthorn]

Excellent video; just excellent. I’ve never heard it broken down like that. That was very much appreciated and helpful. Also, you have some of the most amazing images I’ve seen. I actually plan on going back through the video and pausing on my favorites. A couple of them even looked like my great room! 😃 Thank you.

[@erikkadawninteriors]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@ashamedsinner]

YES, FINALLY FOUND THE NAME AND SOLID INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

[@carrollellis6000]

VERY WELL DONE AND THE PRESENTATION IS SUPERB!

[@ginafriend1690]

I have eclectic with very colorful walls, and it works great!

[@ViviNyc1]

This is the best description and guide of the eclectic style I've ever seen!

[@thatgirlmadge]

I just found you on you tube! I love love love my truly eclectic style. It is my sanctuary and place of peace comfort and most importantly love. I am an Artist and a Pro Makeup Artist for over 4 decades. My home reflects my love of Color Art Fashion and my love of Vintage. When you said something about who cares what designers or others think it's your home and you live in it...that statement set me free!! Your words on this video set me free to color my world...my own! Thank you. ☆♡☆♡☆♡☆

[@ernstfast6449]

Wow, how can somebody give that much useful information in 11 Minutes? You're great.

[@altynbrenham4685]

LOOOOOve it !!! thanks for sharing yor video👍😘

[@veroniquepeltier3631]

Your video is relevant. I love eclectism and variety in every situation, every way. Thanks a lot from France!

[@revanelson8810]

I like the eclectic style with mismatched furniture. Unfortunately my husband and my mother in law like matching furniture so our house is filled with boring matching sets.

[@Kaththee]

Move the pieces around the house. Put that love seat in the bedroom. Put the dresser in the dining room and the buffet in the bedroom. Exchange your end tables for your nightstands. You can keep it all, just mix it up. Do it when he is out of the house. lol

[@xxjones]

@@Kaththee good idea!

[@Kaththee]

@@xxjones Thank you! That is how I handled some of my matching pieces. That said having a few matching pieces broken up by things that are different can be good by grounding the space. . Like owning the same set of dressers and end table but adding a different finish on the bed and a wardrobe. It is only bad when it looks like a furniture showroom and there is nothing for interest or contrast. I actually have a bed, dresser and night stand that match in my bedroom but I also have a linen press, chaise, loveseat, nightstand and folding screen in differing finishes. The few matching pieces ground the room nicely.

[@deedots2878]

You can also reupholster and update some of the pieces with new paint, adding pattern and texture

[@Dana15cool]

Thank you very much for the information on Eclectic style. Ive had trouble finding videos on this style let alone accurate guidelines and suggestions. I enjoyed the video and the pictures used. I would love to see more videos about this. 😊

[@erikkadawninteriors]

You are very welcome! I am so glad you found this information helpful :)

[@susanmorgan764]

Thank you for a great video...… Lots of info... I just needed it to be a bit slower... I had to keep pausing on images to take it on

[@erikkadawninteriors]

My pleasure Susan, I'm so glad it was helpful.

[@Kaththee]

I must have stopped and rewound at least 25 times.

[@hellopallz]

So much useful information, very visual presentation so newbie like me actually understand how to go eclectic. Personally, I love vintage pieces but need a versatile areas in our home, this design style makes the most sense

[@jmjanacek4335]

Very very helpful!! Thanks a million!

[@taramandavilli73]

Loved it ! Thanks so much ! Was looking to do up my new place on similar lines

[@Shereka-Vicky]

You are so detailed, I can't stop watching and learning ! Thank you for those beautiful visuals!

[@jeng1395]

Wow, what an informative video! Loved all the great, inspirational examples, too!

[@aviewer390]

Thank you! This was amazingly helpful! And, I loved so many of the bright, sunny rooms you showed, that is my goal, but sadly, in a dark house.

[@erikkadawninteriors]

Thank you! For homes with little natural light, this is where a layered lighting scheme is especially important.

[@beverlys.peacockmccranie6522]

So glad I found your channel!!!!! I love your approach to decorating 💕

[@isabellagigek]

Amazing! These are wonderful tips and you really understood the "ecletic" meaning... bold colors, patterns etc. I'm tired of seeing videos about decorating and ecletic living room and seing some boring ass white curtains, plain carpets...

[@ChiefArchitect]

These are great tips and tricks! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@JNeil1975]

I never buy matching sets. Nothing matches but everything goes. I have furniture from the 1970's, 1930's and late 1800's....and artwork of all types! I throw it all together and it looks amazing!

[@nzazzara3111]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@garyhiles5564]

Great info. Thanks for sharing

[@miriamalonso3959]

Wow- such a great learning tool! Subscribed 🙌

[@genzillennial]

This was so helpful, thanks!

[@bubblespusheen7893]

U r love 🖤...I'm actually loving eclectic designs...but seeing some chaotic eclectics...i just donno what to name this art !! Thank u so much ...

[@shardellscott7184]

I enjoyed the video this is totally my style great job

[@TheAngiepangie424]

This is the first time I saw your channel. Contents in this video is great, thank you 👍🏽I’ll be back

[@mariearce8021]

You don't have to have the same style decor in your whole house. Bedrooms especially can be different. Decorating your home is usually a personal thing for people and should always reflect your personality and should be what you like.

[@mothermcready4417]

Agree wholeheartedly with you! I love walking into a room, perhaps a bedroom, but at least one that's separated, visually, from any others, and get a completely different. vibe than anywhere else in the house. A feeling of having entered a different world!

[@clairebeane3455]

Agreed. My home is very “eclectic”. In my living areas it could be described as a maximalists dark academia, but my personal bedroom is very boho, with deep, rich colors that bounce off the light from my curtains, and many, many colorful throws and tapestries. I will not change this for anyone else’s ideas of interior design decorum.

[@clairebeane3455]

This said, if I am setting up a design style for someone else cohesiveness is key to generating a less chaotic atmosphere.

[@frerobendero]

Does a cognac leather couch work as a neutral color? I want red and turqoise (complementary) for my accent pieces.

[@twistoffate4791]

Eclectic is whatever the homeowner wants it to be.

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

My style is eclectic and I totally agree, it’s the hardest style to do properly.

[@Kaththee]

I agree. I actually had someone tell me that eclectic is born of not having enough money. I told her that is garage sale, not eclectic.

[@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655]

@@Kaththee 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@xxjones]

@@Kaththee That is a great comment! I agree and don't agree at the same time. :-) I think an eclectic style can be born out of not having enough money - having to start out with hand me downs, thrift shop finds, and some IKEA pieces. The point is that it has to be styled or as she said "curated", that is, the pieces and colours are chosen and arranged in a thoughtful manner, to create harmony. And that style can grow - eventually you may be able to add some more expensive furniture pieces, or antiques, or lush textiles, or art work, moving to different places and the style will evolve naturally.

[@Kaththee]

@@xxjones - I love your comment as well. I don't think we disagree at all. Most people start out with little money and their salaries increase with time. If eclectic design is your love you will stick with mixing and matching as your finances improve. But if isn't really you then you will develop a different aesthetic which is fine too. True eclecticism requires quite a few good pieces to carry the space, but they are often available on the cheap. I wait for a trend to go out and I will buy the real deal for the cost of a cheap fake because they often get confused in with the junk. There is this KZbin "decorator" who claims that mirrored furniture is completely out so now is a good time to look for a Serge Roche mirrored piece selling along side the mirrored stuff from Zgallerie and I scored mine recently. When Tuscan went out I bought beautiful oversized Italian cache pots and vases. The only part where I have to spend the big bucks is on textiles and a few pieces that just had to fit perfectly like my kitchen banquette.

[@algathapoindexter3983]

Thanks for your detailed information on the Eclectic Style of interior design. It has been very helpful.

[@gillianforster6370]

Totally agree. Your home should be as you yourself like it to be. Have always found that good old thing called money to be the most difficult factor to solve when there are items you see you would just love to have but cannot possibly afford. Lovely to see colour in rooms as apposed to the soul less white minimalist popular style these days plus not at all realistic with 3 little children charging around followed by the dog but having said that thought a lot of your portrayed rooms very OTT and would present the same actual family problems. One cannot ‘live’ in a show house. Hey ho, I’m just jealous! Some excellent points in your very quickly spoken video tho. Thank you.

[@user-dl5ip1xr7p]

This video is great

[@ValarieLopezMueller]

My favorite style of home design. Will this be "out" soon?

[@Kaththee]

Never. It is very fluid just like she said.

[@k2990j]

At 6:50 I know that place echos

[@catalinajaime9791]

Very nice video👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@56music64]

The eclectic room at 7.14+, is brilliant, hard to pull off this look. Other great rooms and examples here also

[@riokoviak5240]

What is the difference between "eclectic" style and "cottage" (traditional mixed with french country/vintage , shabby chic, and rustic)?

[@youtubename7819]

This is an awesome video! I have a question- why is it a good idea to go dark in a powder room? How can I make sure I don’t turn my powder room into an oppressive void, while embracing a dark color scheme already in my rented powder room?

[@77Tadams]

Basically.....Eclectic=Cohesive+Chaos. Patterns in the madness. Got it.

[@charlesjensen7678]

Informative? Yes! And very well presented. ( I smell Oscarrrrr.). CMJ #anabundantlife

[@miriamm.8313]

Big fan of your videos. Great help on simplifying the many styles and trends. Thank u!

[@erikkadawninteriors]

Thank you so much Miriam! I really appreciate you watching :)

[@LuxuryLivingwithEnn]

That's is an awesome video....it is indeed a complete guideline for an eclectic style...as I also have an eclectic style in my interior so it became my guide book to improve my style...I really enjoyed it thoroughly and watched it twice and stopped it again and again to see those wonderful images ....thank you so much for sharing...you are amazing 😍😍😍😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗

[@erikkadawninteriors]

You are so welcome!

[@ronaldfabricante2158]

When I eventually get a house I would like to decorate it with lots of style and culture. Would it be a good idea to decorate each room with its own style or should the whole house have a cohesive eclectic style to it? For instance for the media/game room in thinking using all IKEA furnitures and Nordic influence. For the formal living room it would be French. What do you think? Thank you.

[@Kaththee]

If you want eclectic design and want to take the advice in the video to pick a few styles and stick with them but that said you can change up the mix. In your living room for example you could have 70% French, contemporary20% and a bit of Nordic 10%. Then when you got to the game room/media room do mostly contemporary, 70% Nordic 20% and then a little bit of French 10%. I am making up random percentages as an example not telling you how to pick YOUR mix. You do that to make it what you want. I have seen transitions work well when the percentages change up but not the entire look. With accessories you can have fun and add a pieces from your travels and sometimes the odd thing just works. I am mostly traditional, some contemporary and a bit of glam Hollywood regency and I threw a Mora clock from Sweden in the mix and it works beautifully. My favorite motto on eclectic design that I read so long ago I can no longer remember who said it (I even googled) is that "in eclectic design the best always goes with the best." So because the Mora clock is a real antique Swedish clock it works with my other things. Then again really good reproductions can be high quality. There is an exception to every rule. That is the great thing about the rules, when you know them you can break them with panache. I hope I helped and didn't confuse you more. I am sure your new home will be beautiful. You sound like you already have a vision.

[@ronaldfabricante2158]

@@Kaththee thank you very much. That was really helpful and a very good idea. I will take that to heart.

[@kokeshidoll5863]

I'm learning so much from your videos. I always thought I hated eclectic style because most of the rooms that were described as eclectic were that chaotic mess you talked about. I found by looking at the excellent rooms you showed us here that my style is actually eclectic and I never knew it. Am happy to learn that I did a pretty good job of putting things together! I so appreciate the large number of sample rooms you show us and always have to watch several times to take it all in. Thank you!

[@3bimini3]

I loved the “no” room lol

[@alexandrazhu9666]

very useful

[@marikeyshappyhomedecor4876]

Hi, I just found your channel and I think is very interesting, I love eclectic but my favorite style is Old World, can you do a video about this style? New subscriber here 🙋🏽‍♀️ I hope you can see my home and give me your professional opinion 😊 I definitely want to paint some walls in a bronze or mustard color 😇

[@Here_Today_]

Love!

[@erikkadawninteriors]

So glad to hear it Mona!

[@nicolesin9908]

I just bought an Everglades green velvet tufted couch amp a rug with an abstract pattern of Matt yellow, white, green, and blue. My walls are white and I am trying to keep to the colors of green yellow black and white but am stumped when it comes to end tables and coffee tables. Can I get all different styles and mix woods with metals or marble and if that would work how do I know what color of woods (light or dark) would marry the space not make it seem dark and small, help lol any suggest would be much appreciated

[@theglittermoments]

What do you like? Do you have favorite metals or wood type/stain? There are awesome side tables made out of slices of logs.

[@MTMF.london]

You have quite a lot of colours already, why not go for a simple contemporary Parson's style coffee table in plexiglass?

[@miamivacation]

The house only belongs to the owner，different people have different taste，u cannot judge their decoration is Correct or not correct 🤷‍♀️

[@Kaththee]

That is what she said in the video.

[@nvm197735]

This is my style 1,000%

[@freebird8993]

Such a great video. Designers, please don't use leather and animals' parts. Rooms can be as beautiful without hurting animals

[@mjforzamora]

Eclectic is definitely me. I never liked the hospital look.

[@ksou5696]

Hello, I would like you to guide me in my color wall choice, for an over view my room palette is composed of wooden brown white and a yellow bed, so the thing that I want to paint the wall behind the bed also Knowing that the room dont have so much light so which color do I have to choose, I 'm thinking of canary blue or like papaya peach color, please help me and give me some ideas of colors that can match the palette color of the room and go with the insufficiency of the light

[@erikkadawninteriors]

Hi Klibi - unfortunately, this type of advice is very difficult to provide effectively in this type of forum. If you're interested in some dedicated design help, please check out my services on my website (www.erikkadawninteriors.com). Best, Erikka

[@andrewbeardsley383]

Eclectic- deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources... Please don't tell anyone what is & isn't Eclectic.. There's no amount of experience or Skill in Design that Deems someone the Authority to what is Correct or Not when it comes to Decorating. Have Fun with your home & do as little or as much to your liking. Besides the Silly and Useless Critiquing of Style, the Video had some Inspiring Ideas. The only advice that can be efficient & useful is being honest with your home in regards to Size, Space, & Potential. You have to start from Scratch if you want Uber minimal clean lines and Design. So, like most people, there's many imperfections in your home & you have to work with what you have. You will indeed have to hide your eye sores and draw attention to your best Areas. Consider your home a Representation of yourself. Each style or Segment of your home You display should be a talking point or Authentic to You. Lastly, if it bring you Joy and Energy & Tells your Rich Story.. Your on the Right Path.

[@andrewbeardsley383]

You're**** HA

[@hermosillob]

It’s taupe 🧐

[@rochellelisa7959]

Minimalism is ok for some but it should not be obligatory

[@northern179]

Nice rooms but I don’t like the running style of this

[@apoorvakhandeparkar8760]

Level 1 made Pulao Level 2 only made biryani Level 3 made some kind of non veg khichdi

[@09artgirl]

"If this is you, I am here to tell you that this is simply not correct" - interesting choice of words from the apparent interior design GOD, Erikka Dawn. Art and design are personal and don't have to be "correct".

[@erikkadawninteriors]

1:20 - "Now that said, I'm a big believer in the idea that if you like the way your home looks, then that is all that truly matters. I mean, really, who cares what the professionals and the rules say? At the end of the day, it’s your home and you should love it."

[@brendawood6712]

The professionals have s-- style. Most of them

[@graceaxisa4213]

I stopped watching this. The introduction frustrated me with all the stock style photos included. Sorry!

[@andreathompson9605]

Style style style style I'm out

[@barbaraolson600]

Too much talk.

[@arleentodd7355]

Boring, talking too much and not really saying much.

[@bubblespusheen7893]

U r love 🖤...I'm actually loving eclectic designs...but seeing some chaotic eclectics...i just donno what to name this art !! Thank u so much ...