My Version: The Parisian Gypset Apartment

Start with a luxurious couch -- I love an emerald or sage green in a plush material like velvet, but green linen can be just as inviting (and probably more comfortable in those hot NC summers). Tufted details give your couch that classic style.
The Couch:
Layer in patterned armchairs in a more urban or modern print.  Think suzani prints or Moroccan tile patterns.  A broken-in leather club chair wouldn't be amiss here either.
The Chair


Go gold with your accent furniture.  The French had it right; gold always looks very sophisticated. There are some great acetate coffee tables trending now with gold metal hinges that can really add that modern element too.
Gold coffee table
No surprise here, I think layering in Chinoiserie pieces is a sure way to achieve that sophisticated touch with the whimsy of world travel.  My favorites are antiques you can pick up at estate sales or craigslist, so keep a look out in your area!
Chinoiserie
The men in your life will disagree about the necessity for pillows, but layering pillows in different patterns is a sure fire way to achieve that eclectic style we all crave right now.  Throw in a few chintz florals with your more boho patterns and you've got a mix that would make your inner interior decorator proud.
Pillow Mix
I overlook the power of a statement lamp all the time, but throwing in an unusual shape or a pop of color can help bring your room together.  I'm loving jade lamps right now, as well as one with crystal bases, but check out that Chinoiserie beauty too.

Lamp
Don't forget your walls of course.  I love layering floor to ceiling sheers for a dramatic look (the ones above are Restoration Hardware).  But if you don't have a wall of windows, a thoughtful gallery wall behind your couch can work just as well.  I'm loving these eclectic pieces from the Well Appointed Home -- they remind me of Marie Antoinette in a really crazy opium haze.

On The Wall