{"id":82688,"date":"2020-11-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/transitional-design-what-it-is-why-we-love-it\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T16:56:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T23:56:30","slug":"transitional-design-what-it-is-why-we-love-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/transitional-design-what-it-is-why-we-love-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitional Design: What It Is &#038; Why We Love It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are feeling like you might have a bit of a split personality when it comes to interior design, you\u2019re not alone. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transitional design style<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is when traditional and modern styles come together in one cohesive design is definitely trending. And while it might seem a bit daunting to try and successfully mesh these two distinctive and different styles, it is possible to create a transitional look you\u2019ll love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break It Down<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be sure that transitional is the look you&#8217;re after it\u2019s important to understand the basics of traditional and modern design on their own. This will not only help you determine how to update your home with transitional design ideas, but figure out which elements of each you want to consider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/design-inspiration\/a23611149\/traditional-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elements<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think European:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Probably one of the most important elements of traditional style is that it is inspired by 18th and 19th century d\u00e9cor. Antiques, classic art, books, and rich, dark colors are all important characteristics of the traditional design style. Full of order, charm, and eclectic pieces, traditional design creates a home that is cozy yet elegant all at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Elegance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heavy curtains, mirrors, sconces, large candle sticks, and gold or silver chandeliers are important elements. Furniture follows curved lines, velvet, decorative throw pillows, and is usually made of heavy woods such as mahogany or cherry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Dark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Colors are rich and dark\u2013\u2013wood flooring, jewel tones in furniture, and metallics combine with neutral walls and accessories with floral patterns to provide warmth and a feeling of comfort.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/design-inspiration\/a23513276\/modern-design-style\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elements<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think New:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern design style first appeared in homes in the 20th century, and has continued to grow. Considered more of a movement, modern design style also includes mid century modern and postmodern design styles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Simple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Modern design is based on the idea that \u201cform follows function.\u201d All elements are simple, designed for a specific purpose and are not ornate in any way. It\u2019s a design style that is lacking anything extra or over-the-top. Furniture is low-profile and offers clean, straight lines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Natural:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Featuring light, natural woods, neutral and earthy colors, and simple accessories without any unnecessary elements. There is an emphasis on the use of natural light with modern design, so window coverings may be minimal or not at all. You might also find reflective materials such as metals or glass used throughout a space.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring it Together<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now for the hard part\u2013\u2013how to bring these two very different design styles together in a way that doesn\u2019t make your home look like one big design mess. One of the best things about transitional design is it gives you the freedom to explore more ideas when decorating your home&#8230;the opportunities are truly endless. There\u2019s a certain freedom that isn\u2019t found in other styles and keeps things fresh&#8230;you\u2019re not married to one design that may go out of style soon.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Meshing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Remember, transitional design is all about bringing together modern and antique design elements. Open floor plans typically work well with transitional design as there is a continuous flow from room to room. You can use statement pieces of furniture and then add memorable touches such as bold walls or ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and simple, yet impactful art. When it comes to furniture, curves and straight lines work together in an elegant yet simple way. Remember to tone down the dramatic ornamentation found in traditional design furniture, instead focusing on modern furniture styles and then add touches of traditional style\u00a0<\/span>drama (velvet pillows, soft fur throws and textured rugs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Scale:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scale is very important in transitional design. Despite the differences in the two styles, your goal is to keep everything in the room the same height. Focusing on symmetry will help guide you as you make your selections. Color also plays into scale\u2013\u2013a transitional palette relies on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoraid.com\/blog\/neutral-palette\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neutral colors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a more relaxed, peaceful environment. Once you create your neutral palette, add a punch of personality and color by using a few oversized, dramatic accessories, and some pops of darker colors such as brown and blues.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Think Playful:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and bathrooms are areas where you can really create a fun mix of each style. Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/collections\/katana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frameless cabinets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in neutral colors which are more modern in style, and then add color and some playful bar stools at the kitchen island. Mix antique lighting fixtures with sleek appliances and classic flooring to create a symmetrical look from top to bottom of the room. Maybe add a vintage breakfast table in the kitchen nook, or antique mirror above a modern<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/inspiration-gallery\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bathroom vanity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a look that is fun, yet not over the top.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_125754\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-125754\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125754 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154-1024x596.jpg\" alt=\"Transitional kitchen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154-415x242.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MIL-Pinnacle-ValleyForge-5154.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-125754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In this transitional kitchen, vintage-inspired pendants, comfortable chairs and rustic wood overhead bring traditional elements into a clean-lined design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are feeling like you might have a bit of a split personality when it comes to interior design, you\u2019re not alone. The transitional design style, which is when traditional and modern styles come together in one cohesive design is definitely trending. And while it might seem a bit daunting to try and successfully &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyoncreek.com\/transitional-design-what-it-is-why-we-love-it\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":125857,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1013],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is Transitional Interior Design? - Canyon Creek Cabinet Company<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Transitional design fuses traditional &amp; modern styles seamlessly. 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