living room design with leather furniture

hi. i'm eddie ross, east coast producer andeditor for better homes and gardens magazine. today we are sitting in my apartment whichi like to call a modern mix. it's things that i've collected over the years from furnitureto accessories to tabletop, but when you mix it with new pieces like this ikea table, itreally gives you that fresh take on eclectic style. the color inspiration for the livingroom came from the pair of chairs that i found at the goodwill. the pillows are a mix ofnew and vintage, but the affordable leopard fabric really gives it a high-end look. $1299for a pair of lamps at the goodwill, you really can't go wrong. when it comes to setting atable you have to know the rules in order to break them. you never want to put the knifeon the wrong side of the plate, but who's

to say you can't mix pattern, old with newto achieve an interesting place setting. when i'm setting a table i think of the littledetails as table jewelry like salt cellars and cordial glasses for flowers. it reallyenhances your dining experience. so when you're going to create this eclectic style thinkof the things that you already have and the new things that you love. be adventurous whenyou're mixing and matching them together and really make it your own.