Since Valentines Day is just a heartbeat away, I thought ‘How
to use the color red in home decorating‘ would be a great topic to cover!
Since Valentines Day is just a heartbeat away, I thought ‘How to use the color red in home decorating‘ would be a great topic to cover!
I often use red in home decorating projects because it draws
the eye to areas I want to accentuate; It’s my ‘go to color’ because it works
well with almost any other color! It’s ‘forever in style’ and can be
used all year round. It also helps neutralize cool colors like blues and
greens. It accentuates areas in a room that might otherwise be lost
because it ‘pulls your eye to it’; the color becomes an
anchor. There are a lot of red shades to choose from
too!
BUT beware that you can go overboard with
RED.
Here are some good ways to add RED:
Furniture Palette Uses A Bold Stroke Of Red
What brings this room to life? Yep, the red sofa! This one piece pulls your eye into what is a very neutral and soft space. Don't be afraid to bring in red through your furniture.
Large Space Anchor
Many new construction homes
have open floor plans and double story heights. I get asked a lot of
questions about how to handle decorating the spaces. This home is the
perfect example of how red can make the open spaces inviting. Your eye
focuses on it first to the bookcase back, then up at the chandelier, then below
at the pillows and floral arrangement. It pulls you in so the space feels
more inviting and cozy although the walls are like twenty feet high! And the
one color red unites the rooms.
Bath Accents and Towels
Warms Up An Entry Way
In this long entryway, this red rug sets off this space, warms it up, and creates a beautiful and cheery 'hello' to all! No need to pour in any more red! One big bold piece is enough!
Lighting Anchor
In an all white kitchen, the red pendants hanging above the long island pulls you to it. It brings excellent lighting and a bit of 'red delicious' fun! Its not expected and becomes the focal point.
Window Treatments Bring The RED Wow
A red rug below and red valances above actually add warmth to the table finish so it appears deeper and richer.
Accent Furniture Power
A quick and easy way to add red is through stools. You can find thousands of options for red furniture. online. The color is classic and very popular. You just need to figure out the style you want.
Use Alot of Red But Not On The Walls
The pantone color of the year for 2015 is a redish brown hue called Marsala. This gorgeous dining room could very well be using a similar hue! The designer left the walls bright white, and let the red furnishing create all the drama. If you want to replicate this color, try Benjamin Moore's 2084 20 paint.
Sofa Pillows In Red Look Great in Bulk
Don't Just add one pillow; go for multiple ones like the photo above. Choose different prints and sizes!
Bed Pillows Create The 'IT' Factor
No need for custom bedding to get a bedroom noticed. Red euro pillows placed on simple white or gray bedding add instant beauty. This is red used in a glamorous setting.
Want To Paint A Little? Accent Wall Is All You Need.
This is another bedroom that appears more casual. The red is used on the wall, along with vintage distressed furniture. Although the headboard has a unique whimsical shape, the pin striped red fabric keeps it soft and cozy, tying in the color sparingly.
Works Very Well With Dark Paint Colors
Red can pop any dark room really well! And red plays well with all styles! From hollywood glam to rustic! For a chicer appearance use velvets, silks and tufted pieces like the ones in this photos. Lacquered tables in red also look high end.
My Sunday DIY project bringing in red to my guest bdrm
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