How to Decorate Transitional: Interior Design Styles Explained

In today's video we're discussing the most popular yet misunderstood design style out there right now - Transitional. This video is part of my series to help you identify your interior design style. This video (highly requested!) will define the Transitional interior design style, go over the history, key elements, design philosophy, and where to gather inspiration. I will also beak down how to make Transitional easy to achieve in your own home by sharing new and secondhand sources including how to shop for Transitional in your own home.

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00:00 Introduction
00:29 What is Transitional Style?
01:08 History and Origins of the Style
01:53 Key Elements of Transitional Interior Design
01:59 Color Palette
02:19 Walls
02:38 Windows
03:00 Furniture
03:53 Textiles
04:55 Artwork
05:44 Lighting
06:13 Accessories
06:52 Design Philosophy
07:00 Balance
07:36 Comfort
08:09 Contemporary
09:24 Where to Gather Inspiration
11:17 How Do We Make Transitional Easy to Achieve?
12:33 Source it New
13:17 Source it Secondhand
14:09 Shop Your Own Home
14:58 Is this Transitional for You?
16:12 What to Watch Next

THANKS SO MUCH TO Amber Lewis, Amber Interiors, Shoppe Amber Interiors, Shea McGee, Studio McGee, McGee & Co., Apartment Therapy, HGTV, Laura U Design Collective, Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, My Domaine, The Spruce, Sabina Interiors, Laura Design & Co., and Rue Magazine.

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[LindsayLiving]

You asked for it! 😃 Today I'm sharing a deep dive into one of the most popular design styles out there right now - and the most highly requested on this channel - TRANSITIONAL. Would you try it in your home? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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[lynt.]

You just solved my problem. I wanted traditional style but longed for contemporary after I was finished shopping and had arranged everything. You are concise and don’t get sidetracked into the abyss of explaining your whole life in 10 minutes or less. You are a refreshing change! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I just subscribed.

[svet-lana]

Great informative video, I’m definitely a translational style. Love clean, uncluttered lines but welcoming and cozy at the same

[cesarbahar]

I love your transitional style. Decor mix with with soft Locs and a touch of modern discourses. 🤗🙏🏡

[hazeljames]

Had no idea I was transitional. I love this video. Have watched it 3 times and will watch again and again.

[jerseygirlmillie]

Well, perhaps I am more eclectic.🤔 The modern bent is not quite me. Your well researched tips and photos were helpful. Maybe an eclectic deep dive video next? 😂

[janellekendall]

I finally feel complete!! I have a name for my style.... transitional!! 🙏
All of these beautiful examples, I have in my own home. But I have struggled with describing my style to people. This video I chanced upon... light bulb moment! Thank you x

[laurenkcole]

Omg this video helped me sooo much! Thank you!!! My husband and I have a few pieces of traditional furniture that were handed down to us from our grandparents and I feel like I've been in a design rut not knowing how to decorate around them. Transitional sounds like the perfect happy medium and with the knowledge and advice you gave in this video, I feel way more comfortable decorating the space and making it more me! 😀🙌

[DavidOwenCreates]

I love the way you explained everything and gave so much information on this. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[barbaramallow]

I love transitional style and this is the best video I've seen explaining the concept. It blends theory with practical application, which is key to being able to implement it yourself. Love that you name specific stores, designers and other sources for inspiration. One suggestion... put links to these things in your comments section to make it easier for viewers to explore. Also links to your own videos on this same design style. Thanks so much! Nicely done and very helpful!

[marianaconstantinou]

Well well well! Have been so stuck for so long!!!! Finally found my style!! This is so me!!! Thanks for the educational video! 🙌🙌🙌

[tashagervais]

Love, love, love this video and was so excited when I saw what it was about this week! I knew this was my style and I think I'm off to a good start cultivating it in our new home, but I am so grateful for the guidance, clarification, and spot-on photos in your video. I feel all design-energized now. "Designergized?" Thank you!

[melissaleeo]

You've described everything I couldn't put my finger on. Great video! This will definitely help me decorate my new home!

[patcampisano]

Thank you thank you thank you very much! You helped me identify my style, giving me confidence in it. I wasn’t sure before I found you. What a relief!

[megmc]

I have seen several videos of designers trying to explain this style and all of them are different! It had me so confused!! This is the first video where I feel like i got a clear, comprehensive understanding of what transitional actually is. I think I am doing it right 😄🤞

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[beverlynorris]

This is definitely my style. I am redoing my living room and this video is great for inspiration! Thank you!

[polgara]

What a great video! I was so excited when you said you were doing a transitional deep dive. Thank you for explaining the difference between contemporary and modern, I was a little confused about that. Thanks also for the sourcing tips and especially Amber Lewis. Awesome video! 😊

[realgirl]

Very informative without making me feel shamed into a strict design style. You just educate your viewers and that’s why I like your videos. I think I would like to see more eclectic videos and you could show how different peoples homes can be in that style. 😁

[lorena]

Loved how you gave deisgner names and stores to look at.

[marycontreras]

Love this video! Your video confirmed this is my style. My husband loves traditional and I like modern. I have mixed both and now I am in style.