The eclectic mix defines our era of interior decorating. Why then, is it so hard to define what the eclectic mix actually is? If I have to find myself searching for words, wildly gesticulating and naming every iconic piece of furniture throughout the ages one more time, people may seriously doubt my qualifications as a design blogger...
Well here's hoping that I won't! Thanks to Christiane Lemieux, textiles designer and creative director/founder of DwellStudio,we've been sanctioned to stop trying to define it.
In her new book Undecorate, Lemieux rounds up twenty homes that showcase truly unique style, reaffirming the central, liberating concept that matching is out, and there is no 'right' way to decorate. The eclectic mix is an expression of your lifestyle and interests, passion being the only necessary ingredient.
Of course, it doesn't hurt to see a few dozen inspiring examples to unleash your own creative whimsy, and Undecorate delivers with unexpected pairings of styles, bold wall treatments and unapologetic homages to hobbies and other obsessions (an Airstream bedroom in the middle of a loft; and anglophile home in Hollywood; and a collector's wildly accessorized abode).
Image from Undecorate
Image from Undecorate
What sets this book apart from simply a collection of pretty pictures is Lemieux's spying eye for what it is that makes each seemingly haphazardly space work. It would, in fact, seem, that there are some tricks to this look after all...
You'll like this book if:
- You have decorating chutzpah
- You like to collect things
- You don't shy away from DIY projects
You may not love it if:
- You're strictly a sleek minimalist
- You're a terrible neat freak
- You're not into vintage or second-hand furniture
Have you seen this book yet? Thoughts?
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