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April 10, 2009
decor advice needed-dining rm
Hi, I have a traditional looking dining room--tons of molding, parquet floors. I'd like a dining room table and chairs more on the modern side (think CB2ish more than Pottery Barnish), but I wondered whether it would look weird. Any tips, ideas, links to pics are appreciated!
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Of course it will not look weird. It will look beautiful. Make the contrast high. Domino magazine used to feature tons of traditional interiors with modern furniture. This is a very popular trend.
Posted by: mopar at April 10, 2009 11:27 AM
Agree. "Go big or go home" as the kids say. If you're going with a contrasting style, go with a REALLY contrasting style. CB2, DWR, some of Room & Board's stuff is modern/simple.
Go for it!
Posted by: Johnny at April 10, 2009 11:35 AM
I think it will look great. My friend has a very intact brownstone and decorated her home with very modern furnishings. Looks great!!
Posted by: italiana71 at April 10, 2009 4:16 PM
I think it will look great. My friend has a very intact brownstone and decorated her home with very modern furnishings. Looks great!!
Posted by: italiana71 at April 10, 2009 4:16 PM
Mix it up! Eclectic always looks better than "matchy" in any setting. In my similar DR, I have a big farm table with traditional repro chairs and two mid-century modern buffets.
Posted by: traditionalmod at April 10, 2009 8:36 PM
I agree with all other posts... modern would be a great mix to the traditional. Drive the point home with a deep modern color on the walls to contrast with the beautiful moldings and maybe large, yet traditional chandelier/ lighting for even more contrast. Good luck!
Posted by: sharpg at April 11, 2009 12:28 PM
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