Interior Design: Conflict of styles - Modern Vs. Traditional
Chris K
7 years ago
I would like to know if there are any interior designers who say 'no' to mixing styles...such as modern and traditional.
My example is a chandelier (modern) and a ceiling medallion (traditional), see attached picture. Is this always wrong? Or are there exceptions. Lastly what is your personal opinion of the pictured example.
Thank you!
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midcenturymoderngirl
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