If you favor contemporary spaces that feel timeless rather than overly traditional or starkly modern, then 'transitional style' — which is the art of mixing traditional and modern styles and bringing pieces from various eras together — is bound to be your bag.
But in 2026, transitional style isn't about playing it safe. "For years, people have assumed transitional interiors simply sit somewhere between traditional and modern, but that often results in spaces that feel a little undecided," Maria Ramirez, founder of BB Interiors, says. "Instead, transitional design is about confidently mixing eras rather than watering them down." Whether it's hanging a contemporary piece of artwork above an antique chest or placing a sculptural modern sofa beside an eighteenth-century mirror, "the magic happens in the contrast," Maria adds.
