Category: Design

Very complex, sophisticated and creative, the eclectic style in interior design is a mix between unity and chaos, traditional and modern, a cohesion between styles, colors, textures and prints. Eclectic interior design encourages freedom and originality, which is why for some people it may seem like chaos, while for others it may be an ideal decor, where inspiration is everywhere..

Eclectic Style Features

Organized chaos is the best definition for the eclectic style. Achieving the perfect decor that visually doesn’t tire you can be quite complicated, but not impossible if you understand the concept and let your courage, creativity, and boldness take the lead in the process.

Freedom – when you choose to decorate a room in an eclectic style, you have the freedom to choose any piece of furniture or decoration that you find excellent for your arrangement, regardless of the era or style it belongs to. The more diverse, the better!

Diversity – the used materials and textures must be different. Therefore, it is recommended to have several types of prints and patterns. As the common element you can choose a color palette that creates visual balance.

Symmetry – you must keep in mind to choose decorative objects in a way that maintains symmetry, ensuring harmony in lines, proportions, and shapes. For example, if you choose a piece of furniture in curved lines, there must be at least one similar element. As an alternative, you can opt for two different chairs that you can place next to each other if they have a similar proportion. Therefore, in a room, you can have pieces with different shapes and lines, but each design element should be reflected in other objects within the same space.

Contrast – for an authentic eclectic design, choose contrasting furniture or decor. For example, opt for a minimalist sofa next to which you can place a classic coffee table decorated with vintage elements.

How do you achieve an eclectic style?

If you want to decorate your house or a room in your home in an eclectic style, keep in mind a few suggestions and tips and the result will surely be the one you dreamed of!

Chromatics – in order to highlight the pieces of furniture, decorations and the rest of the elements that make up the decor, our recommendation is to opt for a limited, neutral chromatic palette (beige, white, black, gray, brown) for the floor, walls and ceiling. This way, you will create a visual balance and harmony in the room’s decor. When it comes to the rest of the elements, the possibilities are countless – strong and bold colors with pastel shades or the addition of complementary colors. However, you must be careful that the result keeps a coherent appearance.

Furniture – furniture pieces don’t have to be part of a set, but you can associate furniture items from different eras (a combination of classic, modern and vintage) to create an authentic eclectic effect. Here you can take into account shapes and proportions in order to keep a balance between the chosen furniture pieces.

Textures – it is recommended to combine different textures for a strong visual impact. Thus, you can combine silk, cotton, velvet, linen, leather, wool, ceramics, wood, glass in the same room. Also, combining a matte surface with a shiny one, or a piece of furniture with a fine finish associated with a piece of furniture with a rougher finish gives a unique look to the room.

Decorations – you have the greatest freedom of choice. You can opt for contemporary, classic, handmade decor pieces, mirrors, photographs, books, scented candles, travel souvenirs, etc.

It may sound complicated, but the eclectic style is quite permissive and lacks very strict rules. Take into account proportions, associations and textures and such a design will surely bring you a lot of satisfaction!

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Trends in design and interior arrangement come and go, and most of the time, out of a desire to be in trend, we purchase furniture for our home without necessarily taking into account durability or functionality. Over time, some pieces become our favorites, but others are not very successful and we easily give up on them. Beyond preferences and trends, furniture that does not go out of style reflects high-quality, which transcends the barrier of time both in terms of functionality and aesthetics.

Durability, originality, elegance, and the way time has left its mark on certain furniture pieces all contribute to defining their character. We’ve prepared a list of five statement pieces of furniture that will definitely never go out of style.

Eames Chair

With a contemporary design, the Eames chair is a very versatile solution for a variety of interior design types. The simple, unique yet avant-garde structure makes this chair an elegant, comfortable and durable element, which can be easily integrated into a rustic, contemporary or Scandinavian interior design.

Chesterfield Sofa

It is one of the most durable and famous sofa models. Comfort, elegance, leather or velvet upholstery, buttonholes, are the basic characteristics of the Chesterfield sofa, a sofa that will influence any decor with its refinement. So, if you are a fan of a comfortable living room, invest in a relaxing sofa that will easily become the star of the room.

Lounge Armchair

A statement piece of furniture is one that makes a good impression with its unique appearance, adding another dimension to a room. A lounge chair can stand out in the decor and break the its simplicity, becoming the centerpiece of the room. With its origins in antiquity, the lounge chair has transcended the barriers of time, since we still use it in contemporary design due to the fact that it is a comfortable piece of furniture and has a different structure depending on the model.

The Mirrors

Statement mirrors have become increasingly popular, adding elegance and charm to your home. Mirrors beautifully reflect light, visually enlarging the space and at the same time, they can also reflect your personal style. You can choose mirrors with simple frames, with metallic finishes, or with statement frames with a special design.

Tulip Coffee Table

If you want to enhance your living room, the easiest way is to change or add a coffee table. To create a key point in the room, choose a special model, such as the Tulip coffee table. The table with a single leg and curved lines is extremely practical and provides an aesthetic air to the room. Additionally, it also matches any combination of chairs.

We recommend that you invest in pieces that will keep their beauty and quality over time, pieces that will not go out of style and that will give your home a special charm.

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Terrazzo, a composite material with a long history, is back in trend. Popular especially in Europe, North Africa and America, terrazzo gives personality to the space, and the variety of colors and textures offers the possibility of placing it as a key element in several areas of the house, not just on the floor. So, if you have plans to redecorate, terrazzo will take any room out of anonymity, offering it durability and a sophisticated look – you can arrange the bathroom, kitchen, hallway or decorate a nonconformist living room using terrazzo. We have prepared a special article dedicated to this unique material.

What is terrazzo?
Terrazzo is a composite material created through a cold processing method and poured on-site. Thus, terrazzo is a mixture of cement, marble, glass and other elements (such as seashells or brass) to which inorganic pigments are added, giving it chromatic versatility. Therefore, these handmade cement tiles develop a slightly unfinished appearance that gives an extra personality to the material. As time passes, terrazzo tiles will remain just as spectacular precisely because the pattern and colors do not change due to the fact that the pigment layer in the composition of the tiles is very thick.

Terrazzo Tile Uses
Terrazzo tiles are used for wall cladding (both interior and exterior), flooring, and bathroom or kitchen countertops. Its beauty, durability, and versatility makes it easy to be integrated in a multitude of spaces, both in public areas and inside homes.

Terrazzo Tile Installation
Before its implementation, terrazzo tiles are immersed in water for a few minutes, and after drying they can be installed with a thick layer of adhesive, applied both to the tiles and to the area where they will be inserted. After installing the tile, it must be pressed by hand. The process continues until the entire desired surface is covered with terrazzo tiles. It is very important that the adhesive completely covers the tile and that no piece is left without adhesive in order to avoid cracking over time. Terrazzo tiles must dry completely before stepping on the surface where they were installed. The drying process takes approximately 48 hours.

Terrazzo Tile Maintenance
Terrazo tiles must be properly maintained if you want them to retain their unique beauty. We recommend using mild cleaning solutions that do not contain bleach, acids or other substances that can attack the surface of the tiles.

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Minimalist interiors have a special charm, both through the simplicity of the decor and the used materials. How can you create a minimalist interior that still meets the needs and requirements of tenants or tourists? Today we present to you an apartment furnished for rent, a decor where simplicity is the keyword, a space where every corner conveys a sense of well-being.

For this apartment’s design, we chose white as the dominant color (for both furniture and walls) with warm shades of blue, turquoise and wood accent. The natural shade of wood is found both in the floor and in the furniture. We opted for simple and straightforward furniture, specific to the minimalist style.

Living room
The minimalist furniture in the living room gives a special air to the room. We chose to decorate the wall behind the sofa and the one behind the TV stand with a shade of blue to give dynamism to the space. The geometric rug and the armchair in an atypical shape are the key pieces in the room. Although white and the natural shade of wood predominate, we chose the sofa in a turquoise shade to continue the chromatic play on the wall behind it, thus keeping a harmonious look.

Bedroom
We continue the simplistic and clean note of the arrangement in the bedroom. Here too, we opted for simple furniture – a black bed and white bedside tables with wooden accents. We painted the wall behind the bed with a gray shade in order to add a special touch to the space.

Kitchen
For the kitchen, we opted for white as the dominant color, while for the furniture, we chose the shade of wood. We continued here with a splash of color, the same as the one used in the living room, on the wall that connects to the balcony.

Bathroom
Overall, the bathroom is a dynamic space thanks to the hexagon tiles on the shower wall. We chose white for the sanitary ware, but the dominant color is blue, which is found in both the living room and the kitchen.

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We are absolutely convinced that you have seen at least once arrangements with decorative lichens, a new trend in interior design which consists of using lichens as walls decorative elements. Decorative lichens can be placed in any room, they are suitable even for rooms where there is not enough natural light, and a very important aspect to take into account is that they are easy to maintain. Therefore, they are perfect for people who do not have enough time to water plants but still want a corner of nature in their home.

What are decorative lichens?

Lichens are living organisms that grow in the natural environment. Therefore, they cannot be cultivated in greenhouses or other controlled environments. Lichens have a very special appearance due to the fact that they are composed of a fungus and an algae, they are very resistant, they can grow in different environments and in any temperature conditions. The most used lichens in interior design are harvested from the Nordic countries near the Arctic Circle.

Usage and Implementation

When harvested, lichens are alive and fully developed, then they turn into stable organisms that retain their structure and color if they have a favorable environment. After harvesting, the lichen stems are placed in containers with special solutions based on glycerin and other natural components. The solution is absorbed until the sap is completely reduced, and the rehydration process is completed in a few days. They are then glued to a support surface with various types of adhesive, and the support is then placed in the desired interior space.

Lichens placed in interior spaces improve air quality and reduce respiratory problems, helping to reduce stress and fatigue.

After being stabilized, the lichens have a low weight, so they can be mounted on walls, suspended objects or on the ceiling. The support plates on which they are placed can be applied by gluing with specific adhesive or by fixing with screws and staples.

It is very important to note that although they partially protect the walls on which they are placed, lichens do not replace water-repellent or fire-retardant finishes. Thus, our recommendation is to mount them on a previously finished surface.

Maintenance of decorative lichens

Decorative lichens do not require special care, direct sunlight, watering or pruning. They are resistant to high temperatures and other external factors. However, they should be kept away from halogen lamps in order to avoid over-drying.

If you want to decorate your home with lichens, keep the tips above in mind and you will surely create a decor full of personality and story.

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Most of the time, when we talk about bedroom design, most people choose a complete set of furniture – bed, wardrobe, nightstand – that has the same shade, style and design. These arrangements are traditional, not lacking in interest, but the furniture pieces remain without personality. Therefore, we have prepared some ideas and tips meant to improve the bedroom, adding uniqueness and personality through the chosen nightstands.

Choose bedside tables based on style and design

Bedside tables have both a practical and aesthetic role. Placed on either side of the bed, bedside tables draw attention, defining and complementing the sleeping area. You can choose bedside tables that are different from the style of the room, and their color can be completely different from the bed’s one or other pieces of furniture in the bedroom. If you decorate them with a few elements so that they keep the visual coherence, the bedside tables do not even have to be identical.

Matching bedside tables with the bed? It’s not exactly a rule

The most suitable bedside tables are those that do not have the same design as the bed. For example, you can highlight the bed with bedside tables with contrasting, modern, classic, minimalist materials. Opt for wooden bedside tables, with a vintage look, if the bed is upholstered, or bedside tables with an industrial design for a classic, wooden bed. Color differences can be very easily solved with decorative pillows or other specific decorative elements.

Bedside tables or…other decorative elements

For a special charm, choose to replace the classic bedside tables with stools, chairs, or decorative ladders. You can also easily transform an old wooden crate into a charming bedside table. It will perfectly fit in a rustic, minimalist or shabby chic bedroom.

Bedside tables don’t have to be identical

You may be a little reluctant when it comes to choosing two different bedside tables to frame the bed, but we assure you that as long as the dimensions are similar and their design, shade, and material visually complement each other, the arrangement will be harmonious and the bedroom will have a special atmosphere.

Bedside tables and their role

Whatever bedside table model you choose, it must fulfill its role. Opt for a bedside table with generous storage space if you know you need it, with drawers or open shelves. A practical bedside table can take up very little space – you just have to be creative: mount shelves or racks on the wall, next to the bed, where you can keep a glass of water, a book or other small decorative objects. This way you can replace classic lamps with wall sconces.

So, the best bedside tables for your bedroom depend on your preferences and needs. Therefore, be creative and trust your aesthetic sense when decorating your bedroom, and it will become a room full of personality and charm.

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