Bridging the gap between Traditional and Modern furnishings, the classic Transitional style is the bread and butter of many homes and decor styles. Think of Transitional pieces—a vintage bench-seat sofa, a lacquered Parsons coffee table—as the base coat of a room. Once your base coat is down, feel free to layer on more unusual or quirky pieces, add color and texture with textiles, artwork and vignettes. You can’t go wrong starting with Transitional and the related Mid-Century Modern — then let your freak flag fly!