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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Abby Wilson

9 transitional style decorating rules – the ultimate checklist to channel the perfect old-meets-new look

Three transitional spaces: a kitchen, bedroom and living room.

Transitional-style spaces are tough to beat. Chock-full with a tasteful mix of old and new pieces, they're classic, timeless, and inviting to all. But getting the look down can be quite the challenge – with a pared-back color palette and furniture from a wide range of periods, the design process requires a discerning eye.

To help you along the process, we spoke with interior designers who love the transitional look, and have compiled a checklist of transitional style decorating rules to follow in your own home.

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