Do you feel like you are bit of a rebel when it comes to decorating your home and generally write your own rule book when it comes to a blend of varying styles? Then an eclectic style bedroom is perfect for you! One of the joys of adopting an eclectic style is the way in which you can add different layers to the room over years and even decades. It need not be one quick makeover and there is always space for that amazing new piece that you found during the recent flea market trip. In essence, eclectic style is all about expressing yourself in an uninhibited yet carefully curated fashion.

Hard to miss the focal point in this bedroom! [Design: Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design]

Crafting an eclectic bedroom is all about finding that right balance between what you love and what your bedroom really needs. Eclectic bedrooms can also vary from being sophisticated and modern to vintage and retro. Behind what might seem like ‘chaos’ to an untrained eye, there is order, elegance and great deal of work. Here are a few useful tips that will help you in creating that perfect eclectic bedroom –

1. Ordered Blend of Styles

As we alluded to earlier, the essence of eclectic style is the underlying order to that seemingly random blend of styles. Every piece in the room has its own purpose and when you are mixing decor pieces with radically different styles, then it is best to create a transition from one to the next. For instance, a beautiful rug with chic print can be used to create connection between a rustic bed frame and a bedside table that is more contemporary. Decor with matching silhouette or groups of accessories that are placed together give greater visual order to the room.

Master bedroom with a comforting ambiance [Photography: Rikki Snyder]

Beautiful transition between different styles in the room [From: Jeri Koegel Photography]

2. Consistent Color Palette

Nothing unites the various elements of an eclectic bedroom like a common color palette. One of the great things about having a consistent color scheme is the ease with which one style transitions into the next in an eclectic setting. Since we are talking about bedrooms, use the sheets on the bed, quilt and pillows to accentuate this look. It is best to stick to just three or four major colors as too many colors can turn the bedroom into a restless space. But if you want to incorporate wider range of colors then do so in moderation.

Pink unites the various elements of the room [Design: Apartment Jeanie]

Black is the unifying color of this fabulous bedroom [Design: Summer Thornton Design]

Inspiring Rustic Bedroom Ideas to Decorate with Style3. Repetition and Symmetry

Speaking color, one of the ways to give the eclectic bedroom a more organized and appealing vibe is by repeating the colors that you use in more than just one place. Even if you exploring everything ranging from daring reds to gentle pastels make sure that you use each color more than once. This is an easy way to lend visual symmetry to the room. Also using repetitive shapes and patterns in the room give the space a more refined appeal. If you have a bright color bedside table or flowery wallpaper, the using bedding in similar color and pattern easily makes the bedroom far more pleasant.

Keeping the bedroom design simple and stylish! [Design: Studio Sven]

A splash of orange for the stylish bedroom [Design: Domicile Interior Design]

4. Textural Beauty

An eclectic bedroom gone wrong can easily look like a scene from a garage sale or the weekend flea market! While adding vintage pieces is one of the hottest design trends currently, it does not mean you flood the room with furnishings made only of wood. In fact, that is counterproductive and actually takes away from the eclectic look. Much like the blend of styles, an eclectic approach to design also demands wonderful amalgamation of textures. A cozy, white rug, a rough, vintage bedside table, a contemporary bed and a midcentury modern lamp can be combined to create a truly exceptional bedroom. Take a layered approach to textures as well!

A touch of midcentury modern in the gorgeous bedroom [Photography: Corynne Pless]