Most homes are a blend of both traditional and contemporary styles
Many styles over the centuries have come to be considered transitional. Often
homes would be in the middle of implementing the popular style just as a new
style came into vogue. Homes today that are considered to be transitional are
most often a blend of both traditional and contemporary styles.
There was a real rise in popularity of clean lines in interior decorating in the
post war era. Many of the elements of this particular design style continue to
be popular today, including sculptural furnishings, bold colors, natural,
elements, and crisp, sleek lines.
You will find classically designed pieces and a comforting feel in many of the
traditionally decorated spaces. Traditional décor offers really the homiest look
and feel, taking its inspiration for the Georgian, Tudor and Regency periods.
Rather than solitary pieces, the traditional style is characterized by pairs of
furniture or accessories. When contemporary and traditional styles are blended
together you open up a host of new options when it comes to decorating,
especially when it comes to lighting your home.
When you have a transitional style in your home your lighting options are almost
endless. There are even transitional style lines of lighting fixtures offered by
many manufacturers. The styles and colors are great to work with and make
decorating your home fun. If you want to give your home a modern look, without spending a lot of money,
consider using decorative light fixtures and lampshades. Several home
improvement stores carry table, desk, and floor lamps in a variety of different
shades to complement any color scheme. In addition, many stores also carry
matching accessories that will really tie a room together. |
