transitional design
English translation: marriage of the traditional and the contemporary
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| 4 +5 | marriage of traditional and contemporary |
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| 4 +1 | yes it refers to a period - contemporary |
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| 4 +1 | see explanation |
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peer agreement (net): +1yes it refers to a period - contemporary Explanation: Here is a description of what transitional furniture is generally and what are it's main features. Transitional Furniture - The allure of timeless, traditional design is coupled with the cool, classic appeal of the contemporary to create Transitionally styled home furniture and accents. Creating a clean and peaceful atmosphere Transitional styles blend neutral color tones. Dark brown, olive, taupe and vanilla colored fabrics on gently curved sofa's loveseats and chairs create a calming space while adding depth to your room. Distinct clear lines are what stand out when it comes to transitional bedrooms and dining rooms. You can create virtually any look for your home - Transitional case goods can feature rich dark wood finishes or clean, light wood tones. Your tastes encompass a wide range of styles. Transitional styling emphasizes those tastes while making your home beautiful. http://furnitures-bedroom.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 mins (2006-04-13 15:50:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Adden Furniture - Residence Hall The Wilton Series of transitionally styled furniture features the best elements of contemporary and traditional designs and is manufactured to endure ... www.addenfurniture.com/ products/casegoods/residencehall.php |
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peer agreement (net): +5marriage of traditional and contemporary Explanation: Transitional style is a marriage of traditional and contemporary furniture, finishes, materials and fabrics equating to a classic, timeless design. Furniture lines are simple yet sophisticated featuring either straight lines or rounded profiles. Fabric can range from graphic patterns on overstuffed sofas to textured chenilles on sleek wood frames. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_styles_other/article/0,1793,HGTV... Can't decide which furniture style you like best? Our transitional furniture mixes mission with contemporary styles and you'll be amazed at how affordable so many of these transitional furniture pieces can be. Transitional style which is growing in popularity relies heavily on what it isn’t. Transitional sits between traditional furniture, with its classical lines, elegant fabrics, and complicated carved and turned wood details. Each piece of People’s Furniture has clean lines, graceful proportions, and comforting curves that fit in with almost any décor. http://www.peoplesfurniture.net/transitional_furniture.htm |
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