Oh, red. It’s such a fabulously hard color to work with. The perfect red lip? Evasive. The perfect red dress? A challenge. But the perfect red paint? That may trump all. But, when it’s done right and all lacquered up… my, how good it is!
Unfortunately I don’t have the guts to put this practice into action in my own space. The closest I might get would be the dining table, and I believe when I finally get it lacquered I’d be doing a yummy shade of teal. But, there are always other options…
Artwork? Pretty trims? Maybe even a small accent piece? All totally doable. I know just said I’d be doing my living room in greens for spring, but all this white with a hit of vermillion could be dramatic, divine, and energizing!
*images: ivy & piper // maria llado // matchbook mag // lonny mag // nuevo estilo // lori graham // nottoscale
I love these photos. You can’t go wrong with red. I absolutely love sprinkling in red accents!
Deana
TesoriBelle.com
I agree, the white combined with the red accents is very powerful! Love, especially the red bookcases.
I really like the red on the double doors. Doors with designs are so much more interesting than plain doors. Awesome.
I love red, and the examples you’ve included make my heart skip a beat….I do have a giant red apple in my kitchen. But, aside from that I can never seem to commit to anything bigger than a throw cushion, books, etc. This post makes me want glossy red shelves or a secretary/console. Excuse me now while I go see what I can paint .
I have just declared my undying love for Navy but I think you have turned me! The red bookshelves and wall are amazing!
Very tough color to work in, and I’ve had to do several rooms with a splash of red. Great photos here. Especially love that red dining table and the red trimmed pocket doors – genius.