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Bold & eclectic

Fusion – Eclectic

Eclectic, mix and match

Mixing with intent: several styles and eras united by colour and proportion.

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Origin: Eclecticism dates from the 19th century; free style-mixing became popular in the late 20th century

Eclecticism appeared in 19th-century architecture, when architects freely combined elements from different periods. In interiors today, fusion or eclectic design deliberately blends two or more styles, such as classic with modern or Indochine with Scandinavian, to create a deeply personal home. Success depends on a common thread: one palette, a repeated material or consistent proportion. In Vietnam it is ideal for families with heirlooms, altar pieces or collections, and it demands the most design experience of any style.

Illustration drawn by HICONIQUE from the style’s palette and signature details.

Materials

  • Old and new natural timber together
  • Marble or terrazzo
  • Brass and black steel
  • Velvet, linen and ethnic brocade
  • Cement or patterned tiles as accents
  • Art, ceramics and collected objects

Furniture & forms

  • Antiques and heirlooms beside a modern sofa
  • Mismatched dining chairs united by colour or material
  • Display cabinets for collections
  • A rough timber dining table under a classic chandelier

Lighting

  • A classic chandelier combined with modern track lights
  • Accent spots on art and collections
  • Table and floor lamps of different styles for layered light

How it differs from similar styles

Fusion – Eclectic vs Bohemian

Fusion deliberately combines different styles and can be formal; bohemian is a single free, handmade, earthy spirit.
Fusion – Eclectic vs Indochine

Fusion can combine any styles; Indochine is a specific, established blend of France and Indochina.
Fusion – Eclectic vs Contemporary

Contemporary follows one coherent current trend; fusion deliberately juxtaposes different eras.

Best for

  • Families with heirlooms, altar pieces or collections
  • Multi-generation households with different tastes
  • Art lovers who want a personal home
  • Renovations that keep part of an old house’s value

Home types

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Typical finishing level

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Common mistakes

  • Mixing without a unifying element, which looks chaotic
  • Too many styles; two or three is enough
  • Every piece competing for attention with no hierarchy
  • Ignoring scale, such as heavy antiques in a small room

Care & northern Vietnam climate

Antiques and heirloom timber are sensitive to humidity: keep them away from external walls, dehumidify in the humid season and avoid direct western sun. Light art and collections with low-UV lamps.

Styles in the same family

Bold & eclectic

Industrial

Factory beauty: concrete, bare brick, black steel and exposed pipes, bold and free-spirited.
Bold & eclectic

Mid-century Modern

Optimistic and retro: warm teak, slim tapered legs, organic curves and orange and mustard.
Bold & eclectic

Bohemian

Free and relaxed: layered textiles, pattern, rattan, plants and collected treasures.

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