{"id":201,"date":"2016-10-17T21:01:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T21:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2016-10-17T21:01:40","modified_gmt":"2016-10-17T21:01:40","slug":"transitioning-into-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finefurnituresandiego.com\/blog\/transitioning-into-new-home.html","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning Into Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The transitional style is a popular design theme that blends together the sleekness of modern contemporary furniture and the traditional adoration of warmth and light. While modern furniture has simplistic aspects, it can often be interpreted with overly strong, bold and cold temperament. On the other hand, traditional pieces often spend space and add a seemingly gaudy use of accessories.<\/p>\n

\"Transitional<\/a>

The Dwight II Brown Cherry Barstool Set<\/a> is a great example of what you\u2019d find in a transitional dining room.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Transitional Style Color Schemes: Pristine Palettes without Primary Colors<\/h2>\n

These two extremes may seem unappealing, but luckily the rich, tonal colors of the transitional style give you the best of both worlds. The traditional style\u2019s monochromatic shading shouldn\u2019t be boring with a touch of blandness. It\u2019s a mistake to think that blending similar colors together can\u2019t produce the harmonic effects of color schemes offered by different styles.<\/p>\n

You can experiment with transitional themes in any room and turn it into a pleasantly comforting, yet not overbearing space. The name of the game here is working with textures and similar shades of color rather than stark changes for dramatic effect.<\/p>\n

A good rule of thumb for transitional color schemes is to pick those that you\u2019d find in warm coffee or comforting hot cocoa. You can choose dark espresso furniture and put it alongside creamy or light brown pieces. You should not<\/strong> put these dark espresso colors next to dramatically different whites.<\/p>\n

\"Transitional<\/a>

This living room breathes transitional with this Lavena Chocolate Sectional Sofa Set<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Transitional styles are all about transitions; not only in furniture design, but in transitioning shades as well. Think of your colors as rings on a ladder or steps on a staircase.<\/strong> The more drastic the change, the more effort you\u2019ll have to put in. Work to make your steps easy to manage, so that you and your guests feel relaxed and at ease.<\/p>\n

Textures<\/h2>\n

You have a little bit of leeway where texture is concerned. However, because the transitional style is associated with comfort, it\u2019s recommended that you use softer fabrics with a little more padding. Don\u2019t go all the way to the extremes.<\/p>\n

\"Fashionable<\/a>

This elegant Florence Living Room Chair<\/a> is a great example of the transitional style\u2019s gentle fabric textures<\/p><\/div>\n

The plain sleekness of contemporary furniture tends to be hard and noticeable, which means it\u2019s not always quite as inviting as cozy traditional pieces. Traditional style can be either completely without padding or with too much padding that you sink in. This might appeal to some, but the transitionalist should stay away from the extremes. Instead, focus on the middle path<\/strong>; one which addresses comfort without making it obvious.<\/p>\n

Shaping It Up<\/h2>\n
\"Traditional<\/a>

This Stanford Living Room Chair<\/a> is great for traditional layouts, but too curvy for the transitional taste<\/p><\/div>\n

When it comes to picking out the shapes of furniture and accessories, try to stay away from the overly curly and ostentatious nature of traditional furniture. Like the modern styles, stick with the streamlined furniture<\/strong>. Straight lines and minimal use of curves make up the base of the transitional paradise.<\/p>\n

Be careful not to over-modernize your space. Sleek and simple doesn\u2019t mean hard, cold, and uninviting. Working with the straight lines and simple shapes may seem hard at first, but it becomes second nature when you think to yourself \u201cwhat would I like to come home to after a long day?\u201d Relaxation without overbearing boldness or obnoxious cheeriness.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to create or renovate, the transitional style is perfect for the comfort seeker with a knack for quiet elegance.<\/p>\n

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