Eclecticism is a home décor sensibility that dips a toe in every style with no particular adherence to any specific school of design. Eclectic décor gives rise to cross-referencing design styles such as Retro-Glamour, Industrial-Rustic, Indian-Modern et al; for example, a space can be “eclectically” styled with pieces of Ethnic origin, juxtaposed against a Classic European setting. Likewise, when you mix vintage with glam, what results is an eclectic style that you can then play around with. While eclectic décor appeals to most people, it is one of the most difficult design styles to get right as often, one can get misled by the many colours and textures at hand, and end up cluttering the space.

Several well-known hotels and restaurants around the globe have successfully experimented with the eclectic style of décor. In this post, we bring you four famous hotels, known not only for their heritage status and the boutique services they offer but also for their stunning, eclectic décor. These famously eclectic hotels inspired us to create these mood boards, which will help you easily bring these Looks to life in your own home.



Claridge's, London





A 5-star hotel perfectly located on the corner of Brook Street in London's Mayfair, Claridge's is known as much for its timeless elegance and luxurious sophistication as it is for being a favourite stop for its A-list guests. At Claridge's, modern luxury is juxtaposed with classic savoir vivre in vivid colours and patterns. The rooms of this hotel are identical in their approach to design, but unique in the way they play with colours and textures. We loved the room pictured here for its Art Deco influences, and also for its statement-making colour palette - a mix of deep purple, lime, and black accents, all beautifully put together. The look inspired us to create a mood board, that will help our readers find products that they can use to replicate this look at home. Our first choice was a Herringbone-patterned wood flooring, covered with an animal print rug from Rugberry. The eclectic style reflects itself well in the different sizes we chose for the furniture, upholstered in varying patterns. The charcoal black leafy wallpaper contrasts well with colourful chairs, paired with cushion covers in the same colour palette. To create balance, we added accents of white in the space.



Discern Tip: The colours you choose for your furniture and furnishings should complement each other, to create the right balance.

Modern Chair

Kane Wing Chair

Charcoal Wallpaper

Silk Cushion

Purple Cushion Cover

Ceramic Vase

Floor Lamp

Bar Palladio, Jaipur

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Inspired by the iconic Café Florian and Harry’s Bar in Venice, and named after Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the Bar Palladio restaurant, housed in Narain Niwas Palace Hotel in Jaipur, offers a classic Italian setting complemented by the Mughal spirit. It is not easy to pair soft blue with black, but this space gets it just right. We love everything about Bar Palladio: the custom windows, the blue-and-white walls with Mughal murals, and the chequered black-and-white floors are our favourites. The juxtaposition of the more traditional, old-school wallpaper (with Mughal murals) against the tiled floor (check Johnson Tiles or Bharat Floorings and Tiles for options that you can use at home), creates a Victorian vibe. Bar Palladio also features elements that fit a contemporary decor style. To replicate these in your home, consider mix-and-match furniture, like this striped sofa, with club chairs in soft blue. Complement this setting with a few cushions in floral prints - places like Gulmohar Lane and Goodearth have some great options. The black and gold table is another perfect addition to this luxurious contemporary setting. Bring out your best crystal glasses and tea set, to complete the look.







Low Side Table

Mughal Garden Cushion

Striped Sofa

Swoop Base Club Chair

Abode Bombay





Abode Bombay, a boutique hotel in the heart of Colaba, is well known for its vintage-eclectic decor. The hotel is a treasure trove of antique furniture collected from antique markets across the country. The spaces we especially love at Abode are its eclectically styled cafe, the lobby and the charming alcoves. The design is reminiscent of Bombay's cultural identity and historical past, represented by its Victorian facade and Art Deco furniture. Our designers were so inspired by the laidback, eclectic setting that we immediately chose this space for our mood board. We styled our space with an Indian daybed and furnished it with cushions in Indian and Moroccan prints, juxtaposed against plain white walls. Add your personal touches with decor pieces and old framed photographs; Abode does this very well with their vintage enamelware and photos that represent Mumbai city life. Our must-haves are the patterned tiles (monochrome or coloured, available at Bharat Floorings and Tiles) and the teal trunk coffee table - an unusual departure from the usual picks.





Storage Box

Coffee Table Trunk

Anglo-India Inlaid Daybed

Kobette 25-inch Floor Pillow

Floral Embroidered Cushion

Railroad Crossing Wall Art

Maison La Minervetta, Naples







Maison La Minervetta is an upscale boutique hotel overlooking the sea in Naples, Italy. It is a 1950's-style hotel with a chic, nautical decor theme dominated by bright blues. Think sea and beach, and the design of the hotel fits in perfectly! This hotel's design is our inspiration for how we would want to style a beach home. We love the laid-back décor, with oversized furniture, nautical stripes, hues of blue all around, and personalised trinkets. The white walls and glossy blue tiles pay stylish homage to the vast blue ocean. Our must-have is the metal ship model with a smattering of collected shells, which would make a wonderful centrepiece for a coffee table. Incorporate accents of red through cushions and collectors’ items that you can find from your flea market jaunts.





