Thursday, February 12, 2015

Revisiting Red

I blame it on the (late) 90's, when everyone and their cousin had a red dining room.  Including me. Since then I haven't looked back or considered painting a room red.  In fact, red is a color I seldom use or suggest to clients.  Unless it's in small doses.

Ok, I did choose red as a teensy accent color in my hall bath makeover.  I think it looks great with the turquoise walls.




I love how Meg Braff used red trim with this Chinoiserie wallpaper.  Such an unexpected and bold choice.


And then I saw a snippet of this fabulous room by Kim Macumber in my sidebar as I was putting this post together. I haven't had a chance to comment on her blog yet, but I am so proud of Kim! This space is cozy/gorgeous!


One more:

Amazing red lacquer walls.  Interior Design by Ashley Whitaker


Are you ready to incorporate a little red into your design projects?

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7 comments:

  1. Coulda shoulda wouldaFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    While the rooms you have showed are lovely, I get nervous around red and I can feel my heart rate increase. It's a bit like really potent chili for me. A little goes a long way so perhaps a red vase might be enough for me!

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  2. FranFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    I love red in small doses. When we were looking to buy our house here last year, every house had a red dining room. If you drive down our current street, there is a red room in every home. No joke. In fact the house we bought had a red living room. When done right (like your inspiration pics) red rooms can be great, but when not I'm not a fan.

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  3. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    I adore red, but I too had a red dining room. The most red Ihave had since thesis a chair covered in red.
    Beautiful images. Love your bath.
    Happy Valentine's Day.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  4. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Kim's red bookcase wall is the BEST! I'm not a lover of using red, but can see the wonders of it when used like she does!!!!
    Happy Valentine's Day
    Patty

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  5. KimFebruary 15, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    Kim!! Thank you! I have had such fun with our "Red Room" and it makes me happy that others can enjoy it as well!!! Happy Valentine's Day!! xokim

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  6. Taylor GreenwaltFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Love Kims red room and the bathroom with just a touch of red!

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  7. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    I'm a huge red fan. Always loved it and always will. :)

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