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Internet image - Celebrating the 4th |
Since this is the week of the 4th of July, I thought I would do a series of postings about using the basic patriotic flag colors - red, white and blue - as a decorating theme. I started with my overall favorite color - red!
It is easy to find advice about how to use the color red in a decorating plan - whether as an accent or piece or furniture or more. I am always most inclined toward upholstered pieces and how to bring color into a room with fine furniture. These are the images and ideas that capture my attention but there are many other ways to incorporate red into a home.
I thought this article that highlighted bringing red into a home - both inside and outside - based on style was a fresh approach and emphasized choosing the right "hue" of red
source .
Choose Your Style to Find the
Right Red
Contemporary design incorporates neutral elements with pops of bold color, often
red.
On the door: Bold, bright red
Inside: Bright red shades in a pillow, rug or throw
Modern design calls for all kinds of reds: from primary hues to classic
shades with burgundy or brown undertones.
On the door: Any red you love that
makes a statement.
Inside: Consider injecting red through a painting or piece
of art.
Traditional design stays away from primary reds and instead involves burgundy or
black tones.
On the door: A deep, rich red.
Inside: Decorate with Oriental rugs
injected with darker reds.
Transitional design relies on a neutral palette, a perfect canvas for pops of
red.
On the door: Match this red to hues you use
Inside the home, or skip the
red door entirely to keep a more neutral theme.
Inside: Choose a softer and
more indirect approach like a red lamp or piece of art.
Country reds are chalkier and softer: Think barn or scarlet reds. Choose
reds with pinkish and purplish hues, like the color of a ripening apple.
On the
door: Barn red.
Inside: Accessorize with country reds in knickknacks and
fabrics.
I found a lot of great ideas about how to incorporate red into any decor as well as inspiring images. Here are a few sources -
Country Living and
House Beautiful.
And here are some images that grabbed my attention - of course, many of them are of upholstered pieces - what else? All are located on my pinterest page -
Sources.
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Love the lively mixture of patterns here although it is a bold traditional look with a hint of country! |
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This could be my chair! |
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This piece looks like it has be refurbished with a red chalk paint and dark wax overlay - I like it! |
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Sweet polka-dots - I would call this a transitional look. |
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Interesting variation on chairs - this looks very contemporary to me. |
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A great transitional look against a very neutral palette. |
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This one looks modern to me - love those bright red chairs. |
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Contemporary or modern - either way! |
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AI love these loveseat/sofas and their cheery pillows but am not sure about the background/drapes on this one - transitional, I guess! |
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Great pattern mixing going on here although a little too much for me! |
Since I already have a lot of deep reds in my traditional/transitional home including three Chinese red rugs, I naturally am drawn to these color palettes. What do you think about the liberal use of red in a home ?
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