Rooms of Color: Red Hot!

As February draws to a close, you may be packing away the pink and red Valentine’s decorations. That means there’s no better time to talk about how red can be a perfect choice for all-season color in your home!

Red is no shrinking violet! Whatever your feelings about the color red, it’s definitely a color that commands attention. Many of us may shy away from it for that reason and for fear of overdoing it and ending up with a room that’s garish rather than bold. Partially because we associate it with passion, red can be a great design tool to stimulate the senses and can go with any style, given the right application and shade.

Red on the walls can make a space feel truly intimate, or, when added to just one wall, can provide a great accent or help to visually balance a space.

Source: B Fein Interiors

How about red in the kitchen? Pops of red in your dishes or in accessories can bring warmth and energy to your space, but for the adventurous, you can go even further. This kitchen has a wonderful old-world, eclectic feel, but the red cabinetry on the island is a definite show-stealer!