Furniture
Much like the transitional style, transitional furniture is a mix of two different design styles. Hence, large furniture pieces of the traditional era get a makeover to become more streamlined and sophisticated to match the sleek status of the emerging trend. The biggest difference between traditional style and transitional interior design style is that transitional interior design refers to interiors that have both contemporary and traditional features.
- More classic shapes and silhouettes, but are smaller in size with less ornamentation.
- Play Around With Patterns And Accent Colors In Upholstery, Wall Treatments, And Accessories.
- Furniture Lines Are Simple Yet Sophisticated, Featuring Either Straight Lines Or Rounded Profiles.
- Fabric Is As Diverse As Graphic Patterns On Overstuffed Sofas And Textured Chenilles On Sleek Wood Frames.
- Curves Combine With Straight Lines. The Scale Of The Pieces Is Ample But Not Intimidating. A Lack Of Ornamentation And Decoration Keeps The Focus On The Simplicity And Sophistication Of The Design.
- The Couches, Tables, And Chairs Are Made Of Darker Wood Species, Like Mahogany Or Walnut
Lighting
- Add An Inspirational Contemporary Chandelier Or Molecular Light For A Fantastic Focal Piece.
- Traditional Lighting Is Typically Ornate With Classic Lines And Made Out Of Materials That Never Go Out Of Style. They Have A Sense Of Tradition And Heritage.
- Traditional Lighting Is Typically Ornate With Classic Lines And Made Out Of Materials That Never Go Out Of Style. They Have A Sense Of Tradition And Heritage.
- They Have Form And Function, Interesting Shapes, Appointed Features, Beautiful Finishes, And Most Importantly, Longevity - They Stand The Test Of Time.
- They Have Form And Function, Interesting Shapes, Appointed Features, Beautiful Finishes, And Most Importantly, Longevity - They Stand The Test Of Time.
- Create A Warm And Inviting Atmosphere
- Transitional Chandeliers Are A Prime Example Of How Important Focal Points Are In This Blended Scene
- Within One Structure, You Might Have White Linen Lamp Shades And Thin, Angular Arms; Or A Bronze Finish With Globe Glass Coverings.
- Simple Designs With Clean Lines And Minimal Flourishes
- Timeless Materials, Such As Linen Or Chrome
- Subtle Geometric Shapes
- Lending A Peaceful Tone That Underlines Transitional Design with your color choice, allowing the lines of the furniture to take center stage.
- In the dining room: Use a modern dining table and chairs, but upholster the chairs in a traditional fabric. Alternatively, use traditional furnishings and offset them with modern lighting, such as steel pendants with exposed lightbulbs. Classic wood wainscoting can be another traditional feature in an otherwise contemporary dining space.
- In the bedroom: Upholster a tufted, curved headboard (a traditional element) with a steel-gray fabric (a more modern element). Or flank a traditional headboard with modern cube side tables and sleek metal lamps.
- In the kitchen: If your kitchen cabinets are already traditional in nature and you don’t want to replace them, use a stronger hand with modern accessories. Consider adding contemporary pendant lights over your island, or replace the island with a lacquered piece. Steel countertops can also add a contemporary look to an otherwise traditional kitchen.
- In the bathroom: Use glass, metal, ceramic and wood for a modern touch. If you have a traditional clawfoot tub, install modern floor tiles, or arrange traditional tiles in a chevron pattern.
- In the living room: If you have traditional architectural features such as trims and moldings, add clean-lined chairs and sofas, keeping fabrics warm yet neutral in color.
