What is Eclectic?

The term Eclectic describes a style of decoration (at least in this case) that will playfully mix various styles, eras and materials to achieve a unique look. The photo above shows a stark contemporary bed in a "mock Baroque" room with a mirror and pair of sconces of that period. This style can be very complicated to manipulate into a successful room, however some folks have natural ability to use the Eclectic.