You want to build a new house or do a big renovation, but you don’t know what style you want. Is it hard to choose between a traditional style with comfortable furniture and classic designs and a modern style with sleek, clean lines? You’ll be glad to hear that you can have them both in the popular transitional style.

The eloquent luxury transitional style lets you choose your favorite parts from both traditional and modern styles. The result is a style that is comfortable, classic, and stylish.

When you build a custom transitional home, one of the best parts is that you can pick your favorite parts from each style without sacrificing the look, value, or quality of the finished product.

So, how can you do this, and what should you think about it?

Here are some simple ways to describe traditional and modern styles.

The traditional style is a way of designing and building that looks like the classic styles of old Europe. It has crown molding, a wainscot, a chair rail, and coffered ceilings. It also has natural materials like wood.

Modern style is all about simple, clean lines, slim legs, and sharp angles that make things look open and airy. It relies on using things made by people, like glass, metal, and concrete.

The transitional style is a mix of traditional and modern styles. It has soft lines and comfortable furniture of the traditional style without all the fuss, and it keeps the modern color palettes and clean lines.

Here are some things to think about when making a transitional style:

1. Choose a neutral color scheme like grey, sand, or white that fits the traditional style. If you want to add some contrast, think about adding some bold accents.

2. Don’t make the woodwork too fancy. Avoid fancy crown molding and wainscot to keep with the modern style. Keep it simple.

3. Style of change Modern lighting is an exciting way to change the look of your home. Lighting can make a room look amazing, and as the number of options grows, fixtures are becoming more popular. Choose a modern chandelier or molecular light as the room’s eye-catching centerpiece.

4. Metallic elements are very popular in the popular transitional style of today because they can be used with any design style. Incorporate gold, bronze, or copper through faucets, lighting, side tables, and other accessories. Check out our blog, The Art of Mixing Metals in Your Home.

5. Adding carpet for texture is a big part of the transitional design. They hold the furniture in place, add color, and make the floor soft and comfortable. A traditional woven or knotted rug can add texture and pattern, and it’s best to choose neutral colors to go with the design.

6. You can also move from traditional to transitional with modern art. Accents are very important in transitional-style homes, and those accents can make the design look either modern or traditional. Choose your favorite piece of modern art to make a bold focal point. And to avoid looking too busy, it’s best to keep things simple.

Watch our latest video, “How to Get Started on Designing Your Home,” for more in-depth help.

Our advice… Create something and have fun!

LK West Valley City General Contractors is a family business that has been around since 2006. It is a design-build company that specializes in high-end remodels, home additions, and custom homes. Our main office is in West Valley, UT. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has given us awards, and the Better Business Bureau has given us an A+ rating.

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