You explain this very well. Could you please do a video on "classic modern" or "classic cotemporary" . It's similar to transitional, but when I google each I actually notice a difference. It's a bit more elegant and more modern, but still vintage (a lot of French influence). I haven't been able to find a proper video describing how to get this look.
I thought I was transitional style, but I definitely don't have neutral colored furniture (muted teal couch & chair and mustard yellow upholstered dining chairs). I guess I should watch your traditional video. 😅
It's a very difficult one to get right without drifting into other styles. I would say the best ones are basically highend modern. Unless you're more fluffy. Sigh.