WOW! Furniture

Today, style is all about the mix. The old rules about everything matching no longer apply. The only problem is, without guidelines, where do you start?


We've defined some basic categories of furniture styles for you, with examples for each, which can be mixed and matched. Find what you love and make your home an expression of your own personal style.

Eclectic style is often unexpected, and sometimes daring, in its combinations of elements from different cultures, time periods and style categories.There are many variations within this category. Each projects a distinctive character. Good eclectic design is decidedly not just a hodge podge of items. Furnishings are chosen with intention and attention to unifying design elements such as color, line, texture, mass and form. The use of collectibles is common element of eclectic style, no matter the variety. While there are no hard and fast rules for eclectic style, several distinct trends in this approach have gained traction in interiors.
	Tribal Eclectic: strong elements of texture and pattern artifacts from Latin America, Africa, and Asia modern materials re-invented into tribal forms, like telephone wire used to make baskets
	Shabby Chic: white-washed furnishings tea-stained floral textiles slipcovers folk art objects flea market finds florals, stripes and patterns used in combination but with a unifying color palette
	Bohemian: European folk and gypsy emblems and antiques vibrant jewel-toned pallets, including ruby, orange, turquoise, purple and vibrant green. crystal chandeliers beading and fringe details exotic fabrics such as silk and velvet ruched, embroidered or otherwise embellished frabics

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