I just learned this term (interior design context). It is a blend of traditional and modern. Which is exactly what I have had in mind for my place. It's great the interior design world has a term for this! I truly think this comes naturally for me. What I like about the transitional type of design is, its fresh and new like the contemporary style but instead of having only straight lines and a cold metallic feel it also has the warmth, comfort and softness of the more traditional style. It's amazing how you can mix two totally different looks and come up with something quite spectacular. I have always been the traditional/country sorta girl but fell in love with the transitional style while digesting some home magazines hubby got for me from Down Under. The Australian interior design scene at this point is very transitional and also retro (which is fun but not my cup of tea especially with a new family and all). This style is very practical, straightforward and most of all it projects the 'less is more' feel. A few big pieces compared to many little ones. I hate clutter btw. Within the transitional design sphere, there are many different styles. What I would like for my home is a little bit of French Country mixed with Venetian to contribute to the traditional side and contemporary straight lines for the modern end. What I have gathered from studying this style in magazines is as long as you don't touch extremes of either (modern or classic) your'e pretty safe. The rest is up to your natural knack for home decorating.
Color! It's so important. I am in love with white/off white. White walls. White sofas. WHITE?! Am I crazy? With little Elil crawling/running about (within the next few months anyway), tiny hand-prints everywhere, spilled fruit juice, baby food splattered. The horror! Yes, I probably am crazy. But I believe in throws. A lot of throws. Plus I'm thinking leather too. Stains wipe away easily. Plus most sofas nowadays come with fully removable covers. But the problem with these (if you noticed) is these pieces tend to look cheap and temporary. As much as I have been discouraged/warned (regret guaranteed), I insist on white. I just need to find some bleach-friendly white/off white fabric. Neutrals are great. I would love a little beige here and there plus a splash of a bold color. At this moment, it's red but this could change. Think and think again Pu.
Stay tuned for more design ramblings.
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