I totally agree. It's the philosophy I have been following on my build. I take elements from both, as well as from other clues in the Star Wars universe and use what I find interesting or cool looking. For instance the forward hangar room on the left. On the ANH model it's entrance is rectangular. But if you watch Force Awakens as well as other episodes, most Empire hangar doors have angled edges like the garbage chute, so my Tie fighter hangar has that type entrance with the pez dispenser ramp. I think it's a very cool concept. Also, most interiors are black on Empire ships but I don't know I'll paint mine that way. Too hard to see then.
Bill
Bill