Well Blended: Transitional Interior Design

A living room with transitional interior design featuring white furniture and a fireplace.

Transitional is a blend of traditional and contemporary design style that results in interiors that are classic and timeless.  Transitional interior design presents a very clean and sophisticated room that complements a wide range of architectural styles.

A living room with pink and white furniture and a transitional interior design.
Room Design, Candice Olson
A chair with a polka dot upholstered seat, perfect for transitional interior design.
Photo, Boutique Laboheme
A stylish transitional chair with a black and gold pattern.
Photo, thelovelylifestyle.com

Upholstering traditional shapes and styles of furniture in contemporary fabrics is one way to make the transition.  Mixing contemporary furniture with traditional is another way to achieve the transitional design style.  A contemporary sofa combined with Louis IX chairs upholstered in a modern geometric print is a perfect twist on a classic.

A transitional living room with a fireplace.
An airy transitional living room
A dining room with a table and chairs featuring transitional interior design.
Photo, Roomzaar
A living room with a brown couch.
Photo, Decorating Den

Furnishing a traditional space, complete with decorative crown molding, wainscoting and fluted columns, in contemporary furniture makes a wonderful mix of styles and showcases the transitional style.  Add to this scheme a few select pieces of traditional artwork and accessories to carry the theme of the more classic architectural elements into the room.

A transitional living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace.
Photo, Houzz
A living room with transitional interior design featuring couches and a coffee table.
Photo, Houzz
A transitional living room with brown leather furniture and a tv.
Room Design, Candice Olson

The transitional style is overall very classic and therefore spaces decorated in this style should be well edited.  Accessorize at a minimum, keeping the tone simple yet elegant.  Larger, bolder accent pieces work well in transitional interiors.

A living room with transitional interior design featuring beige furniture and a coffee table.
Photo, Houzz
A dining room with a round table and chairs showcasing transitional interior design.
Photo, Houzz
A living room with transitional interior design featuring green walls and beige furniture.
Photo, Houzz

Rooms that adhere to the transitional interior design style translate well when they are neutral, with a few colorful accents.  Keeping walls and larger pieces in the neutral color family, while sprinkling colorful artwork, pillows or throws around the room is a way to achieve transitional success.

A transitional living room with brown furniture and a TV.
Photo, Houzz
A living room with a blue couch and a coffee table featuring transitional interior design.
Photo, Houzz
A transitional living room with beige couches and a chandelier.
Room Designer, Deborah Wecselman

Blending sleek and sophisticated contemporary style with classic traditional design brings together the best of both design worlds.  Transitional interior design melds together two great styles, creating spaces that are timeless and elegant.

 

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