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Amazing Eclectic Bohemian Style You Can Create At Home

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I came across this amazing house on a local Kmart/Walmart style FB page. I instantly fell in love with it! I loved it so much I had to track down Brandi and interview her to delve into her mind.  Of course, someone with this amount of talent isn’t just a nobody who I tripped across, she has a following of over 26K on Instagram and with a house like this, it is no wonder.

Grab a cup of coffee in your Eclectic missed matched cup and read how you too can style your home like this.

Q: Your home design is amazing! Where did you get this talent for layering styles? 
I wish I had the answer to that question. I’ve been styling rooms since I was a kid and always trying new layouts & designs and I guess over the years I’ve gotten better.
Q: Where do you think your eclectic style comes from?
This might sound cheesy but I think my style comes from within. I’ve always been a bright, happy & bubbly person and attracted to fun & colourful things so I like to reflect that in my home. Eclectic style seems to match my personality.
Q: What or who inspires you?
Nature inspires me. As much as I love colours in my home I always try to incorporate natural elements such a wood & metals.
Q: Do you feel that your home design is complete or is it ever changing?
I have 3 kids so I think my home will be ever changing as they grow but I’ll always keep my eclectic style.
Q: What are three of your favorite pieces? (pieces we can see in the photos)
Oh this a hard one as everything I buy, I love! I’d have to say my original Parker coffee table in the playroom (I scored that baby off Gumtree/online sales site), the mid-century cabinet in the playroom (also a Gumtree find) It was painted gloss black so I spent a good day and a half sanding and paint stripping that baby back to its original form. It’s wood veneer so it was a delicate process as I didn’t want to sand any of the veneer off. What a tedious project that was!
And lastly would have to be my black Marrakesh bedhead. That was my first ever ‘brand new’ home decor splurge. It was only $300 but to me, that was a lot as all of my decor pieces I’d purchased off Gumtree or in op shops.
Q: How can others achieve this look? Do you have any tips?
I find when working with colour, you want to pair one prominent decor piece with 2 or 3 other small items in the room. For example, if you are working with a large pink rug you could add pops of pink in a throw blanket or a cushion or even as simple as a pattern on a basket. This will create flow.

 

 

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Garage Door Halloween Decorations

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.