Unleash your Creativity with These Quirky and Eclectic Apartment Ideas
This article is all about eclectic apartment inspiration.
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No matter whether you’re getting ready to move into your very first apartment, or whether you’re just itching to redecorate your space, the aesthetic of eclectic maximalism is undeniably attractive.
Gone are the days of beige, neutral, minimalist apartments with nary a pop of color, interesting texture, or fun tchotchke to be found.
Now, quirky decor, vibrant color palettes, and bohemian vibes are all the rage, bringing some much-needed personality to your living space.
No matter what your personal style preferences are, we’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorite bohemian decor inspiration, so you’re sure to find the perfect eclectic apartment ideas to suit your lifestyle.
Quirky and Eclectic Apartment Ideas
Gallery Wall Art
One of the easiest ways to give your apartment an eclectic maximalist vibe is with a gallery wall.
We especially love the variety of different kinds of art on this gallery wall, from traditional paintings and framed prints to mounted ceramic plates to dangling charms and other trinkets.
Mix and Match Furniture
Another easy way to incorporate elements of bohemian decor into your space is with mix and match furniture.
Instead of buying matching or coordinating furniture for your apartment, take inspiration from this pic, which combines contrasting furniture elements like a plush red chaise lounge, a distressed pastel pink desk, and a sleek geometric white bookshelf.
Incorporate Greenery
Nothing adds life and vibrancy to an eclectic apartment like some fresh, lush greenery.
If you have a green thumb, this is the perfect opportunity to nurture some new houseplants!
Intentional Pattern Clashing
Traditionally, pattern clashing is thought of as a huge faux pas in the interior design and fashion worlds.
However, when done intentionally, it can bring a lot of color and visual interest into a room, like this bed, which features two different florals, vertical stripes, and some contrasting solid colors to finish it all off!
Fun Throw Pillows
If your redecorating budget is limited, but you’re still interested in taking inspiration from the eclectic maximalism trend, fun throw pillows are an easy and low commitment way to switch up your living room or bedroom.
We love that these throw pillows feature a variety of different colors, textures, and patterns, but still stick with a cohesive mustard yellow, pumpkin orange, and cream color scheme.
Statement Rug
An eye-catching rug is the perfect statement piece for any apartment living room.
Pick a rug that has an interesting, unique, and memorable color, pattern, or texture to add an undeniable pop of personality to your space.
Neutral, but Still Interesting
If you’re a former minimalist who isn’t quite ready to dip their toe into bright contrasting colors and maximalist pattern clashing, try taking inspiration from this apartment, which is definitely eclectic, but still neutral.
With a variety of different shapes and textures, coordinating earth tones, and some pops of greenery, your apartment can be neutral, but still interesting!
Ornate Picture Frames
This eclectic apartment idea is cute, unique, and as an added bonus, easy to DIY at your local vintage, antique, or thrift store.
All you need to do is scour your favorite secondhand sources for ornate gold picture frames that you can use to decorate your tabletop, dresser, or vanity.
Pink Bohemian Vibes
If pink is your favorite color, you should definitely take inspiration from this bohemian pink living room, which is feminine and fun without being too traditionally girly.
We love the way that the overall terracotta pink color scheme coordinates with the splashes of accent colors in the patterned throw pillows, ottomans, and rugs.
Quirky Color-Coded Bookshelf
Did you know that you can transform your bookshelf from simply a functional piece of furniture into an integral part of your apartment’s decor just by rearranging the books, trinkets, and plants that you already have?
Color-coding your books into a rainbow color scheme is a quick and easy way to add a quirky pop of color to the space without having to spend a dime!
Sunny Bohemian Living Room
If you’re lucky enough to have a living room with giant, light-filled windows, you should definitely take inspiration from this sunny bohemian living room.
Take advantage of the natural light with vibrant, airy decor, plenty of houseplants, and maybe even by repainting the walls with a bold, yet vibrant jewel tone like teal.
Textural Maximalism
Texture is definitely one of the most underrated elements of interior design.
If you’re already a color or pattern maximalist, try going the extra mile by incorporating decor items in a variety of interesting textures to your apartment to become a texture maximalist!
Funky Coasters & Mugs
Another quick and easy eclectic apartment idea is upgrading your mugs and coasters to include some more unique, artsy, or quirky finds.
We love the artistic, eclectic, handmade vibe of this grumpy gal mug and the contrasting fuzzy strawberry coasters!
Interesting Mirrors
Speaking of fuzzy strawberries, we’re also super obsessed with this fuzzy strawberry framed wall mirror.
Upgrading your normal mirror to a more interesting version is another quick and easy way to add a quirky, eclectic vibe to your apartment.
Neon Wall Lamps
Nothing instantly upgrades the overall ambience and vibe of your apartment like a colorful neon sign!
Install a neon wall lamp in your kitchen, living room, or bedroom for an instant dose of mood lighting that will immediately change the entire vibe of your space.
Quirky Flower Arrangements
We’re huge proponents of buying yourself fresh flowers once a week as a little pick-me-up.
Instead of keeping your bouquets in a plain glass vase or mason jar, why not add a little extra personality with a quirky vase, like this leopard head vase?
Colorful Desk Setup
No matter whether you’re a student, you work from home, or you just use your desk as a space to get ready each morning, it’s an integral space in your home and deserves to be decorated beautifully!
We love the way that every aspect of this desk setup is colorful and filled with personality, from the framed artwork on the walls to the nearby shelf full of plants to the dangling elephant garland coming down from the ceiling.
Boho Wicker Vibes
Wicker accents are one of our favorite elements of bohemian decor—they’re neutral and natural, making them easy to style, but they also add an instant element of whimsy that’s somewhere between hippie- and grandma-core.
We love the way that the wicker accents in this room, from the couch frame to the coffee table to the throw pillow to the wall mirror, coordinate beautifully with the greenery to create a cohesive, yet bohemian vibe.
Sunny Eclectic Kitchen
When gathering inspiration for your perfect bohemian-inspired apartment, don’t forget your kitchen!
We love the way that this sunny, eclectic kitchen combines fun elements of color, shape, and texture like the patterned tea towels, fresh flowers everywhere, and even the funky chicken-shaped decorative pot sitting high up on a shelf.
Tropical Bathroom Decor
Finally, with a little extra effort and inspiration, even your bathroom can have a quirky, eclectic vibe.
Our favorite thing about this tropical bedroom decor is the strategic pops of pool blue and hot pink, which are reflected in everything from the painted door trim to the bathmats to the wall art to the towels.
Minimalism will always have a place in our hearts, but we have to admit that this year, we’re absolutely in love with eclectic maximalism, bohemian decor, and all things colorful and textural.
If you’re looking to overhaul your apartment decor and bring some much needed personality to your space, you can’t go wrong with any one of these quirky and eclectic apartment ideas.
No matter whether you’re just trying to dip your toe into the world of maximalism or whether you’re always been a tried and true bohemian girlie, this apartment inspo is sure to give you the spark of creativity you need!
