Transitional architecture in modern luxury homes... Architecture, in transition.
Transitional Architecture: the mixing of ideas from both the modern and traditional architectural styles.
When building your custom home (or redesigning your current one) you don’t need to keep yourself to one style. Do you like Mediterranean, Craftsman, and the distinctly Modern? Use them all.
In transitional homes, we blend multiple architectural and interior design styles to create a cohesive feeling that facilitates modern living and elegantly endures. You may wish to have a fundamental design basis for your home, such as historical or regional influences, but that can be interpreted and enhanced in view of the modern lifestyle and needs.
Transitional architecture homes are comfortable yet provide clean lines and open, adaptable floor plans. Light, warm – and uniquely you.
Why is Transitional Architecture trending?
Homeowners today want a space that flows and removes barriers, allowing them to mix the different phases of their daily lives together efficiently, rather than having strictly defined spaces.
Traditional homes offer more separated living spaces and rich detail, whereas in modern architecture the focus is on breaking down those walls (literally) for more open concepts, sleeker lines and minimal aesthetic.
By amalgamating these concepts, transitional architecture design uses the best of both worlds in the ultimate hybrid custom home. Not too dissimilar to this Modern Farmhouse we built.
And why does Structure Home love utilizing transitional elements in our custom luxury homes?
We’ve always been about bringing the outside in, and the inside out – especially with our Southern California locale. Opening our homes to the outdoors, is also proving to be better for us psychologically in our modern, tech-heavy lifestyles. Check out our Contemporary Modern Transitional home here.
What are key elements of a Transitional Architecture Home?
A connection with the outside.
- Courtyards
- Covered outdoor rooms
- Balconies
Natural light is key.
- Windows that wrap around corners
- Oversized double-hung windows
- Folding glass doors
- Multiple french doors
- Skylights
Subtle color palettes and soft textural elements.
- Relaxing atmosphere relying on warm neutrals and darker hues as accents
- Mix of textured materials – wood, fabric, metal & steel – to add depth
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