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Every Room Needs a Little Red

7/9/2015

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PictureRoxie
I love color!  While you must use it appropriately and carefully, color can make or break a room, a house, an outfit, etc.  There are many folks in the world that seem to be a little “color-challenged”.  While I do struggle in many other areas of my life (i.e. math skills, patience, studying in general) I am happy to say that color is something that comes naturally to me.

I have had a long love affair with the color red.  In fact, I am pretty sure that you would be able to find a “red” gene in my DNA.  (I share this love of red with my Aunt Janet.)  Red shoes, red bags, red furniture, etc. - there are so many things in life that just look best in the color red.  If you open my closet you will find at least five pairs of red shoes.  The kitchen utensils in my drawers… red.  Most of the napkins in my linen cabinet… red.  My well-worn Italian leather travel bag… red.   You get the picture.

As a younger person, my first house was swathed in red.  I had a red bathroom, red bedding, red drapes, red throw pillows…  My little rental house even came with original red counter tops from the 50’s - fate!  As I have matured in my decorating style, I have toned down the red over the years, but I am a firm believer that every room needs a little red.  Even if you are a minimalist that prefers all neutral colors, you can definitely use a little red in your life!

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I've painted most of my house "sea salt" by Sherwin Williams.  I think red looks especially beautiful against shades of light blue and teal.  My couch is dressed with red and cream geometric pillows.  I love my big red comfy chair.  The kilim pillow keeps things interesting!
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This feather pillow is the perfect example of a simple pop of red!  The shades of blue make it perfect for my blue velvet chair.
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I've been saving these vintage bistro chairs for just the right spot and now I finally have it!  They are perfect on either end of my reclaimed wood table.  I covered the antique chair in my bedroom with a muted red fabric with gold dots.  The bedroom walls are painted "misty lake" by Olympic.
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I love to mix and match my bedding.  You can see the duvet has shades of red, teal, green and cream.  The quilt and shams are a shade of blue very similar the the wall color.  The sheets have a tiny red stripe and the embroidered pillow with cream pom poms is the icing on the cake!
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I love vintage portraits.  I don't know who this is but I think she is just beautiful!  I've had the metal flowers for years and never get tired of them.  The colors are just perfect for the bedroom!



Here are a few more examples I found on some of my favorite sites of how you can use red in your home, both subtly and boldly.
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c/o House Beautiful
I love the deep red chairs in this crisp white room.  The patriotic pillows on the couch give just the right pop of color without going overboard.
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c/o House Beautiful
This red couch against such dark gray hues is so dramatic!  Just gorgeous with the camel drapes.
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c/o Cottages and Bungalows
In this picture you can see that just a small amount of the orange-red color in this room makes a big visual impact.  It really helps cozy up the space.
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c/o One Kings Lane
A touch of red can be as simple as a red coat in a vintage portrait.  A small item can have a big impact.
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c/o Home Bunch
This shade of pinky-red accents on the bed makes me want to crawl right up in it and take a nap!
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c/o House Beautiful
The vegetable pictures on the wall in this clean, simple kitchen help make the space a little warmer and less stark.
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c/o B. in the Know
Tossing a beautiful blanket over a chair or the end of your bed is an inexpensive way to add a pop of color to a room.
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c/o Sackcloth and Ashes
I love these beautiful blankets from Sackcloth and Ashes.  Not only are they good looking, but they also support a good cause!  For every blanket purchased, a blanket is donated to your local homeless shelter.

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