Transitional Design Piece That Every Home Should Aspire For

Transitional design, a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics, offers a timeless elegance that suits every home. It’s a style that combines the warmth and familiarity of classic decor with the clean lines and simplicity of modern elements. In this introduction, we’ll explore the beauty and versatility of transitional design, showcasing how it seamlessly marries old-world charm with contemporary chic. Whether you’re a homeowner or an interior enthusiast, understanding and embracing transitional design can transform your living spaces into inviting, balanced, and universally appealing environments. Discover the art of achieving the perfect balance in your home with this design philosophy.

“Our homes in India are unique in every way when compared to the West. The living space, sacred kitchen, mandir niche and the individual style of every member of our joint families make Indian homes very exciting to curate,” says Aruna Tara, Founder and Chief Curator, Curato by Aruna Tara.

In fact, most Asian homes reflect this fusion of style, mutli-functionality, tradition and sustainability. This is where Transitional design wins! Its combination of classical and contemporary creates a home that is both comfortable to live in and elegant to own. It’s the level of bias towards tradition or modernity that clearly defines a homeowner’s personality.

Tara adds, “From a calming retreat at the end of a busy day to a shared space to grow and nurture, transitional decors deliver the warmth and familiarity we seek. When well curated, transitional design adapts to the comfort of all body types and ages. The seat depth, the lumbar support also empowers the present day work from home culture.”

Colours, textures, different finish like metal, wood and glass, a blend of materials give the home a personal touch. Add swivel chairs, curved sofas for a soft edge, while monochromatic tones and textures give a contemporary, minimalistic look.  Remember, white, grey, brown, taupe, mint and vanilla are in vogue.

Don’t forget to have some fun too, play with a few elements like cushions in bold tones or art and artifacts and the home gets a classic neutral color palate.

“Add bold statement pieces to create highlight corners, use vibrant colours or graphics to give a twist. Mixing it up  and bringing different elements together, give the space unlimited freedom,” signs off Tara.