Transitional Style: Light, Art and Accessories
Natural Materials and Warm Neutrals Create a Comfortable, Enduring Design
A transitional interior creates an inviting space through its organic lines, neutral color scheme, and use of light and warmth. This is done through the introduction of woven products, natural materials and an uncomplicated aesthetic. An effective transitional interior is a marriage of traditional and modern elements where accents "make" the look via specific finishes, materials and textures. The result is an enduring design that is both comfortable and classic.
Here are some beautiful examples of accents you can add to your home to complete your transitional interior:
Here are some beautiful examples of accents you can add to your home to complete your transitional interior:
Natural woven rugs can anchor a transitional room, especially when paired with soft brown leathers, neutral tones and ethnic handmade looking artwork.
A drum light in a neutral color, simple lines and a nubby texture can pull a transitional space together. The organic artwork and sheer but textured window coverings shown here assist the transitional aesthetic.
A stone-like wall color paired with textured drapes creates a warm transitional feel even when using gray. And here is that neutral-toned drum pendant again!
Sandblasted glass may appear modern at first, but it takes on a transitional feel when it peek-a-boos to organic elements and vintage apothecary jars.
Natural flax-colored large format tiles and simple textured light fixtures dress a transitional feeling bathroom. The blend of thoughtful design — such as the lighting tucked behind the mirror — and a monochromatic tile palette are what support the transitional look.
Mecco shades using a woven coloration set a Zen-like transitional tone when combined with a simple amber glass pendant.
A sage green wall, uncomplicated drum lamp and organic looking rustic artwork atop a reclaimed wood cabinet create a transitional space while introducing color, too.
Handwoven baskets, a simple iron light fixture with exposed Edison bulbs and reclaimed cabinet faces give this transitional space a rustic, but functional feel.
More of a global-transitional feel, this room uses found objects and woven materials to pull off its look. You can sense that this room holdscollected items with an authenticity versus store bought goods.
A warm wall coloration with soft lighting — using simple shades in ivory and an organic looking base — flank a bed with the perfect amount of brightness to "wash" the wall.
A woven shade backdrop with a cork-like floor and pottery seating accents give this space a transitional feel that welcomes guests.
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Tip: Use varying tones of neutral, focusing more on texture than color, to create a transitional room.