Name: Hollie Wood and Jake, her Springer Spaniel
Location: Park Circle, North Charleston, South Carolina
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 3 years; Owned

Interior designer/stylist/collector Hollie Wood is a gal after my heart. The lifelong treasure hunter (she's been going to flea markets and garage sales since she was a babe in arms) has a sophisticated yet effortless style. She's given home to pieces with a past, both large and small and inspiration brims from every nook and cranny.

More

The beauty of the Eclectic Collector style is that if you love it, you can make it work. A mishmash of patterns, styles, and materials, maybe one of these chairs is the one your space has been waiting for. More

I have a white, blank wall in my living room that needs major decorating love. I'd like to do a gallery wall once I have a good collection of art, so I decided to look for ones that I thought were successful. More

Children, by nature, are little collectors. So it goes to follow that the Eclectic Collector "style" is perfectly suited to their rooms. Their parents have given them a head start in this area, and have created rooms that welcome varying affinities, whether they decide to acquire sea shells or race cars.

More

Mantels are the perfect place to showcase artwork, mirrors, and accessories. The display on mine is always changing, because there are just so many variations that can work. More

The good news arrived by email this week — one of my favorite designers has entered the world of retail and the new store looks gorgeous. Jay Jeffers has opened up shop in San Francisco and, happily for those of us not on the West Coast, online, too. More

One of the wonderful things about the "eclectic collector" style is the ability to say yes to any piece of artwork or any accessory that speaks to you. Even if it's a strange color or an interesting combination of textures and patterns, chances are, you'll find a spot for it in an eclectic home. Of course, the downside to being drawn to this style is the responsibility of maintaining and paring down your collection to avoid the dreaded "flea market" look! Come see twenty gorgeous examples of eclectic style and get ideas on how to pull it off in your own space. More

I always imagined I would end up an archaeologist when I grew up, or perhaps a scientist, so it was quite the surprise that I ended up a writer and interior designer. Because of my love of science, old things and other cultures, my dream living room would be a bold mix of bright colors, global patterns, modern accessories, Mid-Century Modern-inspired furniture pieces and more. More

Name: Max Gough + his cat Bruno
Location: West Hollywood — Los Angeles, CA
Size: 700 square feet
Years lived in: 7 Years — rent

Interior Designer Max Gough lives in a wonderful West Hollywood bungalow style apartment. Eclectically decorated with rich colors, dark textures and tons of artwork, this home is a gallery of great books, furniture and accessories. Working with a limited amount of space, Max has created a clever and charming atmosphere to call home.

More

The 2012 Kips Bay Decorator Show House runs just a few more days before closing on June 14th. This year was made all the more special by the debut of a personal favorite, DC local Raji Radhakrishnan. The private office boasts all the delights of Raji's signature sophisticated mix. More