Eclectic
Mixed on purpose.
Few real bathrooms are one pure style. Eclectic means mixing styles, eras and materials on purpose. Done well, it looks personal; done by accident, it looks unfinished.
- Mixes
- Styles, eras, materials
- Needs
- An anchor
- Rule
- Repeat things twice
- Limit
- Two or three main materials
What it is
A room that combines pieces from different styles: a period roll-top bath with modern tiles, or vintage taps on a sleek vanity.
Good for
Personality
A room that feels like yours.
Character homes
Old and new together suit period houses.
What to weigh up
Chaos
Too many ideas at once looks busy.
Getting it right
Keep one anchor
A floor, wall colour or tile that runs through the room.
Repeat everything twice
A colour, metal or material that appears more than once looks chosen.
Limit the main materials
Two or three is plenty.
Give the eye a rest
Plain surfaces between patterns, and one feature leading.
Mixing styles?
Tell us about your room and what matters most, and we'll help you make the most of it.
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