Tuesday, November 15, 2011

RED D OR KNOT

RED

Billy Beson says, "Harness the attention-getting
power of red in your home with these tips:

A good way to find a red paint you can live with is 
to choose a red in a fabric, rug, wallpaper, artwork
or even from nature, and match it.  Always try out
several shades of red paint on the wall first, and view at
different times of day, including nighttime.

Red looks fabulous with black and white.  Pair it 
with charcoal sketches in silver frames, hounds tooth
check or gray flannel stripes.

Don't overdo a good thing.  Red needs to be tempered
with neutrals such as white, cream, camel or silvery gray.
If you have red walls in a room, keep furnishings neutral.  
Red works well with nearly all woods, metals, and
many stones."

I love red this time of year.











How do you feel about red?



5 comments:

  1. Love red we even had a red room but be forewarned red on the walls can be overwhelming in a very short time. You found some fabulous images of red, beautiful post!

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  2. I'm in such a blue grey mood these days... but a shot of red can be so gorgeous!

    Did you see this?

    http://www.cococozy.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-21T10%3A56%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=24

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  3. ahhh... sorry, a better link

    http://www.cococozy.com/2011/10/well-red.html

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  4. Thanks for the tips on how to use reds. I like red but always found it a bit intimidating. I never quite knew what to put with it.

    Kris

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  5. I adore RED!!! I like these suggestions on how to add red into the home...and at Christmas it is especially LOVELY! xoxo Hugs

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Cindy