FWIW, and possibly unfortunately, I agree with your friend. The short moment when the door is open isn't sufficient to justify matching the satin nickle inside; and IMHO, metals within eyeball range should be at least of similar color. One sees (even if not consciously studies) the exterior lights and exterior knobs as a decor unit, and upon departing, the room's interior knobs (whether cabinet or several doors) are a different unit. I realize the SET of mix/match knobs looks strange while it's in your hand, but honestly, once installed, I don't think anyone ever stands at the door's edge in order to eyeball the interior and exterior knobs at the same time. I suspect you'd have to work hard to name any m/m sets in your present world, and yet there are likely to be many (especially on bathroom doors).

Brutuses... I wish I could answer that! People ask me what my 'style' is and I just don't know! My mom says I'm 'eclectic' because I just pick what I like. I know I'm definately not modern. I grew up in a country home so that is comfortable to me. I guess I just have some of everything! We have gutted the house so all of the hardware will be ORB. I hope I don't regret that down the road but I love it right now. Glad to hear you don't think I'm crazy. Some days with all of these decisions I sure feel it... ;~)

My favourite build to date included ornate finial brass hinges similar to the above example currently listed for $65 apiece. No way the painter is covering those!

Matters NOT. WHAT MATTERS IS does your hardware selection, the door stain or color or the hardware on that door in both style and finish...........suit the door itself, and also the exterior of your home. We certainly don't know that. Do we?