Be Bold.
Be romantic.
Be dramatic.
Be sweet & subtle.
Be brave.
Be cozy.
Be unique.
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photo 1 & 2 Red dining room & red dresser Country Living
photo 3 & 4 House Beautiful
photo 5: Red kitchen Southern Accents
photo 6: Red and white day bed House Beautiful
photo 7: Red House. Taken during my visit this summer to Gearhart, Oregon
Beautiful Melissa! I especially love the red chest in pic #2.
Dawn-Hydrangea Homes inspiring blog post..New in the Shop!
I have red kitchen countertops and LOVE them! You can see them at http://bobandterri.blogspot.com/2009/01/kitchen-scrubbing.html
Terri Steffess inspiring blog post..Snow Day Pasta
It does take bravery to be bold, but what great results you’ve shown here. Since I lack courage, I’d be most happy with sweet and subtle. However, I’ve always followed the old adage that every room needs a pop of red.
Vees inspiring blog post..An Eclectic Mix of Fluff and Stuff
Love me some RED! Red and deep oranges are my favorites. The first picture is on my trusty bulletin board beside my desk. It is the perfect red for all of the bright white! Love it…
Hey, are you still doing drive bys? Haven’t seen any from your new place yet… looking forward to more.
~Misti
Misti @ Studio M Designss inspiring blog post..A Peek into the Master Bath
I used to use read all the time, but have now toned down! The pictures are great!!
I LOVE the red.
We had our 2 long walls in our kitchen (where all the cabinets are), painted a beautiful RED. I painted it shortly after we moved into our new home 3 years ago.
Late last fall, I re-painted those walls…with a glazing technique over a new color – green. With all of our re-decorating (throughout the entire house), I’ve gotten rid of all the RED accessories that were everywhere, too.
I find that even though I LOVED and still love RED…I’m much more CALM and RELAXED without the RED.
It’s interesting how COLOR affects each person differently…isn’t it?
Jans inspiring blog post..CHENILLE Day…
Such a great post:-) I like the Bold, Subtle and Brave…so different I know..I wonder which one I could live with the longest??
annes inspiring blog post..There are times…
I’m sure you know already that the first picture was taken from a woman who purchased and decorated a manufactured home. The layout, and her design work was so beautiful and very inspiring! These types of homes can prove to be a real challenge to work with, but she did an amazing job.
Love you site!
Michelle
I have added pops of red throughout my home and just love it!
Laura Ingalls Gunns inspiring blog post..It’s a zoo around here!
Red’s a great color, esp. with Valentines coming up. I’ve got a red diningroom that I’m going to be changing out to something lighter. I’ve loved it for a long time, but I’m ready for change now.
Hope the boxes are becoming less & less! See you in a week.
Rhodas inspiring blog post..The black architectural piece has landed
I am absolutely in LOVE with the idea of adding red to my home.
After looking at these photos, I realized I only have 2 pieces of red in my home: my Santa collection which stays out year round is housed with my dishes in the china cabinet in the dining room (now I realize what I love besides the fact that they are Santas IS the red!). And the only other thing I have are the walls in my library which are painted a deep cranberry to contrast with the oak shelves and trim. (Yes, I know, deep cranberry is nowhere near red! Hence my eagerness to add some!)
I have a great opportunity to do it at my lake house. We recently added on a 2nd floor – I think I’ll first start to incorporate some red in my dining room and in my sitting room. The DR has a color on the wall called Melted Butter and the furniture that goes in there is a medium fruitwood. Eventually the Santas will be relocated to that dining room so that will bring in some red without much difficulty.
But I have a sitting room that is currently painted with 3 white walls and one wall of oak cabinets backed with that Melted Butter color. I like the idea of adding some red with pillows or perhaps a printed area rug. I’m going to take it slow since we will be buying some new furniture for this room and building some window seats… The cushions… hmmm…
Kryss inspiring blog post..Please explain this to me…
I came across your blog by accident and now I’m hooked! (until two months ago I didn’t know blog land even existed) Anyway did you know the owner of the house that your showing today has a family home in Gearhart . He’s taken a very traditional beach house and put his own touches on it. One wall in his kitchen -dining area is a glassed in garage door so that when he wants, he can open his house to the outside and enjoy the deck. He’s done a few other things also and yet when you see this house straight on you would never know. It’s pretty cool. I hope you didn’t move too far away so you can still enjoy the Oregon coast! Lisa
Oh I love red- every home I have ever owned has had a red room. Right now our library is red. {Fox Red} Great pictures!
teresas inspiring blog post..Made with Love-
I really love red. It’s a warm, cozy color. My tiny library is a very deep blood red and I love it. I’m sure lots of people wouldn’t have painted a tiny room like this a deep, vibrant color but I did. I think the red would lose its impact or OOMPH if it were painted in the majority of the house.
I like that last photo and the one of the kitchen. Very unique indeed!
Astrids inspiring blog post..The Christmas Aftermath
My dining room is half red. It is a great accent color. Many of my Christmas decorations are red and when I get them all put away my house feels so colorless! (except for that half-red dining room : ) When I look in the bedding department of stores or in catalogues, I am always drawn to bedding sets that have red in them – especially red florals. Perhaps that is why I am bored with my brown/blue comforter set I now have that seemed so pretty at the store, and is quite peaceful, but it just doesn’t have that ‘snap’! Perhaps I should listen to my heart?
Red is THE color. Every other color was meant to compliment it.
Songbirdtiffs inspiring blog post..
Like this red!
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Denises inspiring blog post..BOSTON TYPEWRITER ORCHRESTRA
I don’t really love red in decoration, but I LOVE the “sweet and bumble” you proposed !
(if you want to see my – belgian – old and new – kitchens, please visit my blog)
Have a nice day Melissa !
Valerie
Valerie (Belgium)s inspiring blog post..Cuisiner, oui mais où ?
BE-U-TI-FUL ! I love them all, AND I love my red sofa.
(that’s for all the people that said, “you’re buying a RED sofa!?)
Janets inspiring blog post..Lovin’ me some West Elm
These were inspiring for me because I am seriously considering painting the base red of a marble topped table that I have. It’s a gutsy move for me, but I am drawn to the idea.
Susans inspiring blog post..Ox
I love them all. Red has always been a favorite for me! I have a red wall in my bedroom and in my kitchen! It does take several coats of paint to get red looking “right”! Thanks for sharing, I love the pics!
Chrissys inspiring blog post..Valentine Projects!!!
Good Morning,
I just found your blog and I’m really enjoying this post! We just painted our dining room and kitchen red and I love it. It’s such a vibrant, happy color. Thanks for the great post.
Have a great day!
Kathleen
Kathleens inspiring blog post..Snowy Day Thriftin’
oooh I love all your photos of the red rooms. I love love love red as you can tell my family room on my blog http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-red-sofa.html and my red wallpapered kitchen that you can see in the background. Thank you for sharing these fun ideas.
Karins inspiring blog post..Tablescape Tuesday Ideas
Love this post, Melissa! Had no idea red could be so lovely! The top two images are stunning! Hope you’re having a great week, and yes, I know it’s actually Thursday this time and not Friday
xo
Hi Melissa, I love RED! It is a great color to decorate with. I posted about my red quilt in my bedroom today! Love all your pictures today with red in them. Hope you are doing well and settling in!
blessings,
Debbie
Debbies inspiring blog post..More Vintage Tablecloth decor
I ♥ RED! I use it in every room of my house…living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom…EVERYWHERE!
RED is my favorite color and I have always loved to use it throughout my house! THANKS for such lovely RED post! It is perfect for the Valentine season!
Jenas inspiring blog post..HEART necklaces for that "SPECIAL SOMEONE"
GORGEOUS! I love the reds everywhere.
I’ve been too timid to do any decorating with red, but this post is inspiring.
PamperingBekis inspiring blog post..My favorite side dish. Kind of.
Hi Melissa! I love the way you handled different aspects of red. To my surprise ‘romantic’ is the picture that cought my eyes, though I am usually more ‘modern classic’ than romantic. Well done! I hope everything works out ok with your new home. Take your time and enjoy.
Irenes inspiring blog post..Taki the Noble Cat
I’m loving all the red! I’ve been adding red touches to my home and just can’t get enough of red…never thought i’d be saying that!
Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIss inspiring blog post..~*Where I Blog*~
I had a red house once…I loved it! In fact, I just started a series about the houses I’ve lived in, and the red one will be coming up.
Hollys inspiring blog post..Parade of Homes: 1992-1994
Absoultely beautiful photos!! People who do red are sooo brave! I think the white doors, wainscotting, trim work, (anything white) really makes it “pop”!
Karens inspiring blog post.."Theme Thursday"
I have had/have a love affair with red for many years. At different times, I always had a red room. However, now that I’m “going coastal” the only red room that remains is the sun room, which will probably go the way of the more neutral colors I’m favoring right now.
I hope you all are getting settled in your new home and can’t wait to see what you do there!
Hugs!
Judy
Judys inspiring blog post..Some Architectural Inspiration
Bold and BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE that kitchen~ definitely worth the risk. It wouldn’t work in my current kitchen but this image is irresistible.
Heidi@TrulyEngagings inspiring blog post..In Love and War
Red is my alltime favorite color, therefore I have tons of it in my home. Thank you for the beautiful pictures. I was starting to feel like I needed a change, but now I’m not so sure!
Lazy Mom Leslies inspiring blog post..You Cannot Just Walk Around Naked!
Oh, I love red! It is such an invigorating color. Actually, we love all the warm colors. Our kitchen is a deep paprika orange color. Warm colors just cozy up a place.
I thought the house with a yellow door was a change from the houses with red doors. Although, I don’t know if I would want an entire red house!
I do need to do something with my front door, it is terribly sad and uninviting. Sigh.
Mrs. Qs inspiring blog post..The Paradox…
BOY, THERES JUST SOMETHING ABOUT RED! HUGS FROM MAINE http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
Lisas inspiring blog post..Another Snowy Day In Maine
I love the drama of red and painting my dining room a
tomato red this summer…It’s yummy.
They are all lovely – especially the red wall with the white trim….and love love love the green door. That is the color of one wall in my craft room I’m finishing now – that green color inspires me and makes me smile….I’m glad I’m not the only one!
Melissas inspiring blog post..Painting Update – House Tour
Red is actually one of my favorite colors. However, I’ve never thought to be so bold and decorate my home with that color. I had a red car one time. And I have some great pots and pans in red. But in the photo, it looked pretty cool.
Debbies inspiring blog post..Thankful Thursday ~ Security
I absolutely love the color red. I recently painted my kitchen a nice rich true red and I love it. My kitchen isn’t huge and with all the appliances and cabinets it’s not a whole lot of red but it does ‘pop’ really nicely. Thanks for sharing other red inspirations.
Cherri Engles inspiring blog post..My ‘WORD’ for 2009
My dining room is red!Well, one wall is, because it is also the walkway between the kitchen and living room. I actually posted pics of it on my blog earlier this week. This post reminded me why I love red SO MUCH!!!
Blessings!
Megan
Aún aplicando en pequeñas dosis, el rojo nos cautiva con su fuerza su vigor imprimiendo a la decoración una atmósfera romántica con el encanto de lo prohibido. Su irrefrenable atracción resulta tan provocativa como seductora. Aquí os dejo con las imágenes para que se inspiren!
Trazos y trozoss inspiring blog post..Decorando con la sensualidad del color rojo
My name is Victoria and I am a Red-A-holic. I’m drooling on the screen at the site of all that gorgeous red! I try to say it’s not realy my signature color. And I am seriously contemplating repainting my red dining room and going all neutral in the living and dining area and kitchen. Then I see red and it makes me crazy with desire. You’ve just thrown a huge wrench in all my white slipcovered decorating ideas. Red is just so vibrant and vital. How can I live without it? Those red kitchen cabinets are The Bomb! As are all the other red drenched rooms.
According to studies, red catches an individuals eye before any other color. True of food, clothing, and decor.
Gennaros inspiring blog post..Recycled Masterpiece: Chandigarh’s Rock Garden
*Am soooo glad my GF sent me a note saying to run right over here~~~ and am so glad she did!!! What a JOY to see all this red… it’s happy n’ uplifting, crisp n’ straightforward, young n’ “hip” (if they even SAY that anymore!!! But, you get my drift ,I’m sure!)~~~ WHAT AN UPPER! Many thanks! Linda
*****OOPS! Meant to say “…so glad that “I” (underlined!) DID run right over!!! *****
There’s something about the color red that makes my heart beat faster! I just love it! That’s why my house is primarily red and white. Beautiful inspiration pictures!
Manuela
The Pleasures of Homemakings inspiring blog post..Small Makeovers Count Too!
Red is my absolute favorite color, my dream would be to live in a house with ALL those rooms in it! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics.
Kimm at Reinventeds inspiring blog post..Saturday Shout-Outs
#7 does look like Oregon, doesn’t it?
i’ve always loved red!
Sandys inspiring blog post..Little Guests in My Home