all mixed up

mix and match chairs (and other furniture for that matter) is a look that i've always been drawn to: unique pieces that don't match but compliment each other makes a room seem more lived-in and inviting to me.  however, i find that if not mismatched in a fairly delibrate manner, a room can easily become overwhelmed by mix and match furniture. my favorite look is mismatched chairs that are all the same color or within the same range, it makes for diverse design that's easy on the eyes. are you into mix and match pieces? how do you keep them from visually cluttering a space?

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