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TRANSITIONAL DESIGN: WHAT IS IT? AND HOW DO YOU DO IT?

Transitional Design: What Is It? and How Do You Do It?

We are all aware that transitioning from one place or thing to another is a process. But what does it mean in terms of interior design? The term “transitional design” is frequently used by interior designers to describe a room that incorporates both modern and traditional elements. To put it another way, they combine two styles in one space to create a single design.

What is the purpose of transitional fashion? Because it is the trendy thing to do According to designers, the number of clients who want to break all the rules and mix traditional elements (like wainscoting or antique furniture) with modern, clean-lined furniture is increasing dramatically.

This is not an easy task, but we can assist you with that. Here’s an introduction to transitional design and some tips on how to combine seemingly disparate styles to create a look that works for you.

What Is Transitional Design?

As previously stated, transitional design is a contemporary blend of traditional and modern styles. Consider it a younger, punchier version of traditional design or a new take on an old classic. It’s especially popular among people in their twenties and thirties who want to try new things and make a name for themselves.

The transitional style combines rounded furniture with straight lines and lacquered finishes to create a room that is both masculine and feminine. It’s not a jumbled, mismatched mess. Instead, it’s a simple space with some texture and neutral colors.

It may appear that combining styles that are so dissimilar will be difficult to pull off. Let’s talk a little more about how to put them together correctly.

Transitional: The Art of Mixing

The key to a transitional design is to blend modern and traditional styles in a way that appears natural. Although this style can be interpreted in a variety of ways, the following list will assist you in achieving a well-balanced transitional look.

-Select colors that are neither too bright nor too dark. This will highlight the lines of the furniture.

-Include textures such as wood, glass, lacquer, rattan, fabric, steel, and metal.

-Avoid using too many accessories. You don’t want to distract the eye with too many other things because your furniture and fabrics already add artistic details.

-Use eye-catching art, but not too much of it. Most of the time, hanging one large piece on the wall is preferable to a slew of small ones.

How to Create a Cutting-Edge Transitional Style?

It can be hard to make a room that flows from one style to another. Here are some ideas for how to mix transitional pieces from one room to the next.

  • Use a modern dining table and chairs in the dining room, but cover the chairs in traditional fabric. Alternatively, use traditional furnishings and offset them with modern lighting, such as steel pendants with exposed lightbulbs. Wood wainscoting is another traditional feature that can be added to a mostly modern dining room.
  • In the bedroom, use a steel-gray fabric to cover a tufted, curved headboard, which is a traditional piece (a more modern element). Or put modern cube side tables and sleek metal lamps on either side of a traditional headboard.
  • In the kitchen, if your cabinets are already traditional and you don’t want to replace them, use modern accessories to make them stand out more. Think about putting modern pendant lights over your island or getting a lacquered piece to replace it. Steel countertops can also make a traditional kitchen look more modern.
  • For a modern touch in the bathroom, use glass, metal, ceramic, and wood. If you have a traditional claw-foot tub, put down modern floor tiles or make a chevron pattern with traditional floor tiles.
  • In the living room, if you have traditional trims and moldings, add chairs and sofas with clean lines and keep the fabrics warm but neutral in color.

If you doubt your ability to do this on your own, why not consider hiring a skilled interior designer to help you?

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