A Few Good Ways With RED

A silk diamond patterned Fabric of Deep Red - interwoven with velvet-like Dots - to Reupolster a French-style Chair.

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The Chair finished - Styled with a Silk Pillow that I made previously.

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While Reupolstering this chair - I started thinking about the Color Red.

It's hard to be indifferent to Red - As bold splashes of primary Red are so invigorating - dramatic - attention-getting and full of Life-!

I thought of Pre-Revolutionary Russia (as in Dr.Zivago Film) with candle-lit interiors glowing Red & Gold while the white Snow falls outside.

I think the use of white as a contrasting color for Red - Creates a Fresh - Appealing - and cheerful effect - and prevents Red from being over-powering.

I thought of the prevelent use of Red & white Gingham - Stripes - and Ticking in Scandinavian Countries with cooler climates and long winters.

Rich Red Damask Silk covers walls and furniture of A Classic Swedish salon - Softened with white molding paneling and a Tall blue & white Porcelain Stove.

A Traditional Red in this Scaninavian Foyer - creates a warm and hospitable Welcome.  Again White Ceiling - floor - molding and staircase keep the Red tamed and clean-looking. the Black Ebonized Table & Chair add Drama.

For a small space like this tiny white bedroom - just one wall painted Red (this one is: "Mai Tai" by Ralph Lauren) makes the room feel intimate at night and much more Happy in morning light.

 In a mostly white living room - White siipcovered sofa against one Red Wall looks graphic & Modern - but still warm and inviting.

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The Interior Images from these Books:

DETAILS: By Lili Diallo - Clarkson Potter 2010 (A very Upbeat/Modern take - Refreshing Savvy Text.)

SCANDINANIAN DESIGN - by Lars Bolander - Vendome Press - 2010 (Ideas for that authentic Scandinavian Look)

A PASSION FOR PATTERN -By Katrin Cargill - Clarkson Potter - 1997 (A lot of Red & White Inspiration in this one-!)

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