The Power of Red...

Happy Valentine’s Day

Not for the faint of heart, red rooms inspire passion and promote appetite. Whether you add a dash of red to spice up a neutral palette or go all out and paint every wall red -- a laquered red wall is to die for -- you’re sure to ignite interest and get conversations going in a red room. 

Here are a few examples of how to do it right…

Love the red wall with black frames and chesterfield settee.  A great way to mix traditional and modern and soften the edges.  The white club chair and midcentury Warren Platner steel case side chair lighten up the feel of the room and add interest.

This is a fabulous room with mesh steel divider and red accents that serve to add some punch to an otherwise neutral palette.  The subtle asian influence creates interest without overwhelming.  Just beautiful...

 Those fabulous red laquered walls speak for themselves! 

A great way to use red without the long-term commitment.  Red drapes along an entire wall.  This room looks rich, luxurious and comfortable. 

 DeGourney wallpaper and shiny red leather.  This is what I want my office to look like!

Chic, modern and tasteful.

A lone red Arne Jacobsen "egg" chair draws the eye into the room and makes it super chic and comfortable.  I just want to lounge in that chair in front of the fireplace all night...

A fresh and tangy palette that keeps the room open and airy...

I love the simplicity of this room.  The midcentury red velvet swivel chair is just what it needs to keep it from looking drab.

A beautiful way to do a traditional library.  The chairs keep it from being too intense.  The flowers make it happy and welcoming.

 The Red Room at the White House.  An appropriate way to end with Red in grand style...

* photo credits: ELLE DECOR, Travel and Design, Peak of Chic