I am a complete believer that rooms which are 'too formal' are also uncomfortable. I learned the hard way. When we first moved into our house years ago I treated the rooms very formally - after all it is a old country plantation house with a formal floorplan & classic details. I've since taken a different view and 100 percent believe in the mix of old/new & formal/casual. When decorating an old room with classic details, 'too formal' can be uncomfortable & all to often 'too formal' can be boring. The key is to keep it interesting. These room do just that.
I am a complete believer that rooms which are 'too formal' are also uncomfortable. I learned the hard way. When we first moved into our house years ago I treated the rooms very formally - after all it is a old country plantation house with a formal floorplan & classic details. I've since taken a different view and 100 percent believe in the mix of old/new & formal/casual. When decorating an old room with classic details, 'too formal' can be uncomfortable & all to often 'too formal' can be boring. The key is to keep it interesting. These room do just that.
well said, agree with you completely!
ReplyDeletegreat to see a post from you, yours is an important voice
debra