El eclectic style It began in France in the XNUMXth century, although it reached its peak in the Victorian Era where various styles coexisted such as: Renaissance, French Rococo, Elizabethan, and Gothic.
The word "Eclecticism" comes from the Greek "eklegein" which means to choose, therefore, the eclectic style is based on choosing and combining pieces from different times, styles and cultures, with the aim of create a personalized atmosphere and different. We can even mix furniture that seems incompatible with each other.
The secret lies in combining the different pieces gracefully and without overloading the environment. It's about a style absolutely personal and very subjective, There are no rules when it comes to introducing it into our decoration, that is where all its potential lies and its great difference with the rest of decorating styles.
The diversity of pieces chosen in a eclectic decor it will define the owner. A good idea is to mix inherited pieces with current furniture by playing with textiles, wall paintings, tableware and accessories to harmonize the environment, which can easily become overdone. It's a ideal style for people who are not classified into a single decorative style, for collectors, for moviegoers, for nostalgic people.