24 January 2011

Ready for Red?

We're nearing the time of year when, after a brief hiatus following holiday excess, red reappears front and center. It seems there are clear camps regarding red: those willing to use it in their home, and those who can appreciate it in others'.
I'm a member of the former, but I prefer to keep it in small, somewhat unexpected doses.
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Sofa = a little too bordelo, but the chandy in an otherwise understated setting could be magical.
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Anyone see anything unworthy of our respect here?
No, didn't think so.
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The striped chair makes me smile.
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Given the choice of redness today, though, I'd have to vote for a glossy Thonet.
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Specifically, the new, "twist" on the original.
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15 comments:

  1. Raina CoxJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Just painted the interior side of my front doors red. It's the only shot of color in the entry, and I LOVE it.

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  2. anita @ a dreamer's denJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    A famous designer (I can't remember who) said there should always be one red item in a room.
    I agree.

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  3. christine {bijouandboheme}January 24, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    A little red goes a long way and I adore those thonet chairs as well- gorgeous. And couldn't agree more about that space with the ikat chairs- absolutely love it! Great post! xo

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  4. Anna LiesemeyerJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I don't know if its that Valentine's Day is around the corner or what, but I am loving pops of red. These are fantastic examples!

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  5. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Pops of red = yes please! Walls of red = um... NO. Love the table in the first shot, and the chairs too!

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  6. Alcira Molina-AliJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Gorgeous....I adore a touch -- or two! -- of slick scarlet ;)
    Alcira

    nerochronicles.com

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  7. life, in small chunksJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Red is one of my favorite colors, and in addition to deep red walls in my very small hall, I have little bits of red in every room of my house. Just bits! Karin

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  8. TuckerJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    LOVE the pops of red!

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  9. AndreaJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Too much red makes me a little anxious in a room, but I love a pop of it here and there.

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  10. Mr. Goodwill HuntingJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Red is such a powerful color. It adds so much to a space. I've always wanted a red wall in my home.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  11. idratherbeshoppingJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    i am certainly ready for red! esp since vday is coming up!

    so glad i discovered your blog today!
    xo,
    joAnn

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  12. Bailey@ peppermintblissJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    We have a more watermelon red couch that I laaahhffff. SO I am in the former as well. Sometimes red makes me itch though. NOt like literally as in a rash, like when used sometimes inappropriately in homes. LIke a red dining room kind of gives me the sads. I think I sound like I have aspergers. Sorry about that.

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  13. AverillJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I've been off red for a few years (it had long been a favorite color of mine) but I'm definitely coming back around. That striped modern wingback is TO DIE FOR.

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  14. Naomi @ Design ManifestJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    love that red mirror against that blue cabinet. Makes me feel so alive!! I keep vacilating between red and dark pink. I know you can mix them... but it's not happening in my home right now.

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  15. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    My husband quote's Anita's source - he says there should be something red in every room! You've made my day here - so beautiful. So NOT Restoration Hardware! I think I"m going to get my paints out and find something RED to paint!

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