How to Nail the Eclectic Interior Look with Just a Few Statement Pieces

Looking to give your home a bold, personality-packed makeover without a complete redesign? The eclectic interior style is perfect for expressing individuality, layering textures and patterns, and celebrating the weird and wonderful, all without needing to overhaul your whole space. 

Best of all, with just a few carefully chosen statement pieces, you can achieve the eclectic look effortlessly. Whether you're a maximalist at heart or just want to inject a little eccentricity into your living room, this guide will help you get started.

What is Eclectic Interior Style?

Eclectic interiors are all about creative freedom. They mix eras, cultures, textures and colours to create a space that feels uniquely personal. But while eclecticism celebrates variety, it’s not just random chaos; it takes a careful balance of contrast and cohesion to get it right. Think of it as curated contrast: a mix of the unexpected, bound together with a confident eye for design.

Start with a Strong Statement Piece

When designing an eclectic room, begin by anchoring the space with one or two bold pieces that draw the eye and set the tone.

Furniture is a great place to start. For example, the Dutchbone Meena Mango Wood Cabinet makes an unforgettable impression with its hand-lacquered, peacock-inspired doors. Rich in colour and pattern, it instantly elevates a room and provides practical storage too.

Or consider the Dutchbone Jove Cabinet, a truly eclectic piece with a patchwork of decorative doors and drawers finished with mismatched brass and wooden handles. It's not just furniture, it's conversation-starting functional art.

Layer Personality with Quirky Accessories

Accessories are one of the easiest and most effective ways to build an eclectic interior, especially when you mix in sculptural, playful or unexpected pieces that bring the room to life.

Play with animal motifs and organic shapes to instantly spark curiosity and character. It’s these kinds of whimsical, story-rich objects that make a room feel curated rather than styled. The Palva Monkey Candleholder, for example, features a monkey using its tail to hold the candle, adding a cheeky and fun vibe to a mantel or bookshelf.

Alternatively, the Alazar Ceramic Giraffe Vase adds vertical drama, creating visual height on your shelves while adding instant eclectic flair with its fun giraffe shape! It works beautifully as a standalone accent or filled with dried blooms. You can use sculptural pieces like this on console tables or in corners to break up horizontal lines and add an extra touch of whimsy. 

Still characterful, but a bit more subtle, the Varga Glass Fish Vase is ideal for adding an eclectic touch without going too bold. The warm yellow and brown hue finishing in a hint of blue is well suited to adding a pop of fun to a neutral space. Equal parts kitsch and elegant, it’s perfect for brightening up a sideboard or window ledge. Glass pieces with unusual silhouettes contrast beautifully with rougher materials like reclaimed wood or vintage metal.

You should also consider the mood you want to create for your home. While giraffe vases and monkey candlesticks add a fun and quirky feel to your space, accessories like the Keep the Snakes Away Dinner Candle Holder bring a darkly romantic, almost gothic flair to your dinner table or fireplace. Placing it at the centre of a dining table or coffee table can add a moody edge that disrupts the ordinary.

The secret is in the mix. Choose accessories that contrast in style and era, but are unified by a common thread, whether it’s a similar colour tone, a shared material (like ceramic or brass), or a playful attitude. By layering objects with strong personalities, your space begins to feel rich, collected, and wholly unique.

Light It Up with Sculptural Fixtures

Lighting is often overlooked, but for eclectic interiors, it’s a golden opportunity to push boundaries.

Try something bold and sculptural, like the Nordal Atomic Brass and Glass Pendant Light. This eye-catching ceiling fixture features a central brass sphere surrounded by seventeen glass balls, creating an exciting and eclectic effect. It’s both retro and futuristic, and unapologetically dramatic, perfect for over a dining table or in an entrance hall to make a lasting first impression.

Tips to Get the Eclectic Look Right

Want to embrace the eclectic look like a pro? Here are a few styling tips to help you pull it all together:

• Pick a unifying element - This could be a colour palette, a material (like brass or wood), or even a recurring shape. This helps your space feel cohesive despite the variety.
• Mix textures and finishes - Layer smooth with rough, shiny with matte, and old with new for that rich, lived-in feeling.
• Balance visual weight - If you go bold on one side of the room, balance it with another strong visual elsewhere so the space doesn’t feel lopsided.
• Edit thoughtfully - Eclectic doesn’t mean cluttered. Let statement pieces shine by giving them space. Don’t be afraid to remove things that compete for attention.
• Embrace the unexpected - That quirky vase or flamboyant cabinet? It should feel a little out-there. That’s the joy of eclectic interiors.

You don’t need to rework your entire home to channel eclectic charm. Just a handful of standout items, a sculptural light fixture, a funky vase, or a beautifully detailed cabinet, can dramatically transform a space. Remember, it’s not about following trends, it’s about curating a home that feels expressive, layered, and totally you.

So be bold, have fun, and don’t be afraid to mix the old with the new, the elegant with the eccentric. That’s the heart of eclectic style.