Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

A bold gallery wall backs the dining space of the great room. Photo by Adam Milliron
Large eclectic open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Design ideas for an eclectic bathroom in Tampa with a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, brown tile and stone slab.

Red walls, red light fixtures, dramatic but fun, doubles as a living room and music room, traditional house with eclectic furnishings, black and white photography of family over guitars, hanging guitars on walls to keep open space on floor, grand piano, custom #317 cocktail ottoman from the Christy Dillard Collection by Lorts, antique persian rug. Chris Little Photography

VELUX skylights enhance the decor of this jewel tone living room.
Design ideas for an eclectic living room in Charlotte.

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Photo of a small eclectic kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls.

Eclectic kitchen in Los Angeles.

Eclectic open plan dining in Austin with grey walls and no fireplace.

Small eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, green walls and an open shower.

Green and pink guest bathroom with green metro tiles. brass hardware and pink sink.
This is an example of a large eclectic master bathroom in London with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

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Design ideas for an eclectic bedroom in New York with white walls.

Design ideas for an eclectic bathroom in Other.

Inspiration for an eclectic front door in Kent with a single front door and an orange front door.

This is an example of an eclectic master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, multi-coloured walls and multi-coloured floor.

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Kent with a two-piece toilet, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile and shaker cabinets.

Our simple office fits nicely under the lofted custom-made guest bed meets bookcase (handmade with salvage bead board and sustainable maple plywood).

This is an example of an eclectic formal living room in Salt Lake City with white walls.

The main workspace is two side-by-side desks braced to the wall and with double file cabinets. Globe pendant lights hang above the desks to provide task lighting. Each side has double shelves for art display and storage. The existing closet doors were converted into inspiration boards. The designer provided wall and trim paint colors, furniture, lighting, art, accessories, and furnishing selections, and developed the workspace and furniture layout.