Colorful Charleston Cottage

Basic Instinct

Whether at flea markets, estate sales, or design shops, Gregg buys only things she loves. "I have a chair fetish -- I could fill a whole basement with them -- and I use chairs and stools for other purposes like book stands and side tables," she says.

"I don't follow decorating rules; I just know what I like. And I know nothing is permanent, which frees me up to go for a look I love. The fun part is knowing you can always change things around later."