168 November 2013 www.bahrainthismonth.com marketplace Eclectic style encompasses a variety of textures, time periods, styles, trends and colours. Here’s how you can marry these elements without creating a chaotic setting. An Enchanting Ambience THE ONE Conjure this magically moody, darkly romantic look from THE One’s newly launched autumn/winter 2013 collection by combining black, gold and purple hues with buttoned leather, rich velvets, mixed patterns and Oriental touches. If you’re drawn to worn-in pieces, devote some space for a modern display. Add some Baroque and vintage elements, a few kooky accessories and eccentric motifs to round off this joyful take on eclecticism. Old and new Set the tone for the living room with a fittingly dramatic backdrop of paisley wallpaper in deep purple. Start working your magic with a pair of Chesterfield-style sofas in luscious black leather, perched on a golden Oriental patterned rug and tie in the wall colour with floral velvet cushion covers, glazed mauve ceramics and faux fuchsia orchids. If you have a neutral backdrop, then use colour as the spice to your setting. Texture also plays a key role in making a living room tactile and inviting. Use slight of hand to extend the Oriental theme with a Moroccan pendant lamp, handcrafted bone inlay box and hammered metal tea light holders in gorgeous, gleaming gold. Now wave your wand to recreate the grandeur and elegance of the French Baroque era, using a unique table chandelier in faceted crystal and a matching picture frame and candleholder in porcelain and brass. Display what you love When it comes to wall deco, go for romantically vintage choices like antique sepia postcard prints of Paris and New York in the early 1900s and a classic convex mirror — your personal window to Wonderland. Employ ‘invisible’ shelves to create the illusion of floating books. Finally, pull some ‘Cheshire cat’ wall plates, a dog statue and bulldog bookends out of your decor hat to complete a look that murmurs luxe glamour with a hint of playfulness. Make sure you vary the levels by stacking a few items and using containers of different heights. Juxtapose smooth and rough. Stick with a soft palette, throwing in one surprise colour. And voilà — you’re ‘mystic mélange’ theme is done! E Call 17 587-178. Mystic Mé lange Living room
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