18 Eclectic Bedroom Ideas
I love this bedroom because it’s a great example of how to use a bold color palette and your existing furniture to create a stylish room, without spending a lot of money.
My client recently moved into her boyfriend’s apartment. It’s a typical guy’s apartment with beige walls, beige carpet, and a few pieces of furniture.
My client is a woman who loves color, so she wanted to add some personality to the room.
We decided to use a bold color palette of blue, green, and orange, mixed with black and white, to create a fun, funky, and eclectic bedroom.
The colors are all represented in the artwork above the bed. The curtains, pillows, and throw at the end of the bed also add pops of color.
1. Mix and match patterns and colors
The beauty of an eclectic bedroom is that you can mix and match different patterns and colors to create a space that feels unique to you.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with your design choices and think outside the box.
In this bedroom, we see a mix of patterns on the bed, from the floral duvet cover to the striped throw pillows.
The rug also features a bold pattern, and the wall art adds a pop of color to the space.
2. Use a variety of furniture styles
Incorporating furniture from different styles and eras is a great way to give your bedroom an eclectic look.
If you want to keep things cohesive, try to stick to a similar color palette.
In this room, the mid-century modern nightstands and chandelier work well with the contemporary bed and artwork thanks to the consistent use of white, black, and gold.
3. Add a pop of color to neutral rooms
The pop of color in this room is the bright green headboard.
The room is filled with neutrals, and the green headboard is the perfect touch to make the room feel bright and happy.
I also love the mix of patterns in this room. We have the floral headboard, the polka dot pillows, and the striped rug.
All of the patterns are in the same color family, which helps them to work together.
The gold sconces and the gold in the rug add a little bit of glam to this room.
4. Combine old and new items
If you’ve inherited some old furniture but don’t want to go the whole hog with an antique look,
you can mix them with new items and still create an eclectic bedroom.
Here, a modern bed and contemporary artwork are combined with a vintage chest of drawers and antique lamp.
Old and new items are united with a pale pink color scheme, and the space is given a modern feel with the addition of a geometric rug.
5. Use a variety of materials
As with the colors and patterns, the materials in this bedroom are varied. The bed frame is made of wood, while the nightstands are made of glass.
The chair in the corner is made of metal and the rug is made of wool.
The variety of materials in this bedroom make it feel more interesting and less like a showroom.
Pro tip: If you’re not sure how to mix materials in your bedroom,
start by choosing one material to be your main focus and then add in one or two other materials in smaller amounts.
6. Add a bit of whimsy
We love how the colorful, quirky wallpaper in this bedroom contrasts with the more traditional furniture and bedding.
It’s a fun and unexpected touch that adds a bit of whimsy to the space.
The color palette of the wallpaper is carried through the rest of the room in the bedding and the art above the bed, which helps to keep the space feeling cohesive.
You can also see how the shape of the wallpaper pattern is repeated in the round mirror on the wall and the curved lines of the headboard.
7. Make it personal
Finally, the best eclectic bedrooms are those that feel truly personal.
It’s a style that’s all about mixing and matching, so don’t worry about sticking to any hard and fast rules or guidelines.
Think about the things that will make this space feel like your own, and look for ways to incorporate them.
That might mean adding your favorite colors, patterns or artwork, or it could be something as simple as choosing bedding that feels soft and luxurious to you.
Conclusion
In this bedroom, a mix of textures and patterns is the key to eclectic style. A tufted headboard, kilim pillows, and plush bedding are perfect for a bohemian bedroom.
