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Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Sanctuary Tall Spindle Arm Chair: Soften the passion of red by using white fabric on your chair upholstery.
Red is the color of energy; it is a very positive and warm color. This is a hue that overpowers anything that dares to stand on its way. It can also exude a masculine energy so be careful when using it in a mainly feminine dwelling.
Characteristics of Red
Red can also motivate people to act. It represents an adventurous spirit. It also represents leadership characteristics, while promoting determination and ambition.
Red is also the hue of sexuality. This can easily stimulate the most intimate passions in people like love and sex. On the negative, it could be the representation of anger and revenge.
Red Fusions
Combining red and white results in pink. This resulting color tones the powerful hue that is red. It can offer the potential for victory. This becomes possible because of what white offers. This is red softened, it is when it’s made pure, open and complete.
Pink is also intuitive as well as insightful. It can be romantic, passionate (but not in a burning kind of way!), and caring. This is the perfect color to tone down too much energy.
Pink can also calm human emotions.
Red This Valentine’s Day
With romantic themes being the main themes for the upcoming Valentine’s Day, it’s time that you also give your color palette a more serious thought. Romance is all about berry shades and, yes, pink. It can also be flaming red.
If you want a gentle yet still romantic setting, then use fusions of red. If you want your home to look extra warm, then go for passionate reds. Whether you’re going to choose the pastel shades or the deeper hues, you have the power to create the best backdrop for your Valentine’s Day home.
The warmest berry shades can easily stimulate energy, the need to socialize and your level of appetite. This is why deep reds are perfect to use inside living and dining rooms. The more versatile option is warm red which offers a more sophisticated, chic look.
Be sure to vary the shades of your accessories. Consider introducing dark woods or light grays to the mixture. These will offer a more posh feeling without your home being overwhelmed by just one powerful shade.
Create this Valentine’s Day look without changing the main color of your home. Since this is just a seasonal alteration, find a wallpaper that’s suitable to your taste. If you want, you can create an interesting mural for your room.
Rusty red will offer the needed depth in your home. It will also make your home look more serene though modern furniture and décor will be contrasted by this hue.
Canadel Dining Room Drop Leaf Table With Pedestal TDL4210VR-F: Or you can be bold enough to use furniture that’s flaming red.
Red and Themes
Create a contemporary mood in your home as you infuse neutral elements with interesting pops of red. Use a bright red color on your front door while inside, you can use it on the throw, pillows and rugs.
Modern design is best achieved with red if you focus on using burgundy, browns, and other such undertones. Use the kind of red that you think will make a statement on your front door. In your home, be sure to infuse red in any piece of art.
When you’re aiming to achieve a traditional design, then be sure to veer away from basic reds. You can use black or burgundy tones instead. Use a deep shade of red for your front door and some Oriental rugs with dark reds in your living room.
Country reds are a lot softer. Think of scarlet and barn reds. Pick reds with purplish or pinkish hues. Use barn red on your front door and be sure to accessorize with this color inside your home.
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Friday, November 18th, 2016
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Red is a color that easily mixes with any other hue in a color scheme. But do you know how to use it effectively to the point of not going overboard? Here are some ways that you can add an exciting amount of red in your home –
Know What Red Signifies
Red is no less than passion’s color. If you’re passionate about this color, you just have to learn how to use it so that you don’t go easily from cheerful to aggressive. Keep this simple advice when using red in a room.
Positive words attached to red and its different shades are speed, assertiveness, energy, excitement, stimulation, courage, and spontaneity.
Too much means too much when it comes to this color so be careful in using too much.
Know Varieties of Red
There are many variations of red but some of the most used are maroon, crimson, burgundy and scarlet. Maroon is the dark bluish shade that denotes controlled actions. This is softer than burgundy but not nearly as dramatic as the real red.
Crimson, on the other hand, has a tint of blue in it. This signifies a will to succeed and sensuality.
Burgundy is the dark purplish type of red. It is less energetic than the real red but it is still sophisticated and has a determined look to it.
Lastly, scarlet is red with a bit of orange. It is the latter that gives the red a richer and brighter feel. Scarlet is indicative of enthusiasm and a certain level of defiance.
Red as Accent
Many designers use red as an accent color in their projects. These accents can be anything from pillows to candles.
Accents of red can draw the attention towards the place where they’re most concentrated. The whole point of using red in your home is to have it entice, even intrigue guests. Less red is actually more effective than using a lot.
When you don’t know which shade of red to use, then look back to your decorating style as well as the architectural details in your home. The use of red should be carefully planned.
Find Your Style with Red
When you want to create a contemporary look, be sure to incorporate neutral elements but with bold colors, here and there. A bright red door in a neutral home is a bold statement anyway you look at it. Bright red could also be used on an area rug, pillows or throw pillows.
Achieving a modern look with red means using basic hues to classic dark hues such as brown or burgundy undertones; it would also be wise to inject a piece of art that has a dash of red on it.
Traditional look is achieved when you steer clear from primary reds. Use black or burgundy tones instead. Use Oriental rugs infused with darker shades of red. Country reds, on the other hand, make use of softer and chalkier kinds of red. Those that come with purplish or pinkish hues would be perfect. A barn red door will look perfect outside a home that’s accessorized with country red fabrics and décor.
Red as a Design Stimulant
Red inevitably raises the energy level in any room. This is one of the most intense if not the most intense color. It affects the adrenaline like no other color. This is a great choice for rooms where you want to stir excitement and where people need to feel more productive. This is a wonderful color choice for dining rooms, kitchens and the living room (if you intend this last room to be a room full of activity).
So, are you ready to use red in your home?
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
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Red is a color associated with bravery, life, and strangely, even death. The deeper shades of red such as scarlet are also linked to aggression, power and sex. Color psychology is a new branch of science that shows how colors influence people’s moods and actions, even the way they perceive things. It is said that wearing red can even alter your hormonal balance and physiology. This is why red is widely used in interior design.
Dramatic Red
Red in interior design brings energy, passion and drama. When used as an accent wall, ceiling, floor or on furnishings, it evokes strong emotions among spectators. Remember that colors and feelings are closely linked when designing or decorating a room.
The meaning of color can greatly improve interior design. Find out what the historical meaning of red is then use this information to create powerful statements in your home.
Red is an attractive and powerful color. This hue stirs humans to action, whether these are the hot shades, the dark ones, or the bright hues.
Red in modern interior design can be used in paint, wallpapers, furniture, and accessories. Invigorate your senses and stir your spirit by making red the star color of your home.
Interior design hues can make or break the way a room looks. Red ceiling, accent walls, or home furnishings will create a more active environment. Use red subtly or powerfully – it’s really up to you.
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How to Use Red in Interior Design
Making a room feel more intimate is easy when you have the color red to use. Feature this color on one wall so you can visually rework a narrow room. Different shades and patterns of red can harmonize to perk up any room. The small dining room will feel like a romantic destination if you use effectively use the color red.
Red linoleum can also be used on the floor. This is most exciting when used inside the kitchen which is the heart of any home and the room that is often bustling with a lot of activity. Painting the inside of a china cabinet or cupboard with red will instantly add energy into a room. The dining room will look more elegant with scarlet lacquered walls and espresso trim.
See the Canadel Buffet that is featured on this page. It is both a storage space and a lovely decor. This single piece effectively combines function and design. It can store and showcase your most beautiful glassware, dishes, flatware and serving dishes.
Red will never bore you. Red chairs look inviting inside a living room, just add red drapery and allow the light to bring in some playful colors. The soft, red glow will make people want to bond together.
Red also offers versatility as you combine it with other exciting colors. Earthy red when used with wooden tones will instantly make a room appear cozy. Adding red to soft gray and a dash of magenta will make a room appear more feminine.
Orient Express Furniture Living Room Butler Storage Ottoman – Red Leather 6450.RED-005. This piece is an ottoman slash storage unit. ‘Lovely isn’t it?
Depending on textures, the deeper shades of red can absorb light while the brighter hues make the light bounce off the walls. Adding red to purple or brown will offer a feeling of warmth even more than stark red with dashes of pink.
Reds with orange tinge can also energize the senses while purple and red hues will make the space appear quieter and more intimate.
Red Exteriors – Why Not?
Red is also a vibrant color that you can add to your home’s exteriors. Front doors painted red are believed to be the most welcoming. The porch floor will look more inviting with red paint or red tiles; none can be more striking.
Outdoor plants will also look great when planted in red containers. Red is a great and natural complement for greeneries.
Embrace red indoors and outdoors; rest assured that your home will surely stand out from the rest.
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