Transitional Furniture

Transitional Furniture

The transitional furniture phase began as people got tired of the old(traditional furniture) and the new(modern furniture), which created a whole new group of transitional enthusiast. There are those that fight straight tradition and eschew the trendiest of the trendy. They prefer to be free of the tethers that define country style. For these unique souls, there is one place to flee for creative sanctuary, the diverse furniture style known as Transitional. The label "transitional" can cause confusion for some. Transitional walks the line between traditional and modern or contemporary furniture, with lines that are less ornate than traditional styles but not as severely basic as modern or contemporary lines.



Consequently, transitional furniture is no single extreme, but a harmonic blend of styles that can be adapted to an individual's preference as illustrated in the picture on the left by Bob and Mitchell Gold(www.mgbwhome.com). Comfort and practicality are key aspects to transitional furniture, with many pieces made to meet the demands of the active household. Durable materials found in this type of furniture include contemporary media like metal and glass, but also sophisticated, lush fabrics. Within the elegant curves of this style are two sub-categories:

Eclectic style furniture borrows from several furniture styles freely. A cluttered, disjointed look is avoided by unifying color or textures.
Casual furniture is classically inspired with today's family in mind. It's comfy and perfect for entertaining friends and family without formal airs.