Red Home Accents help define an earthy home decor at Padova. Paired with shades of denim blue and soft muted beige tones, the overall vibe is a bit eclectic, especially when mixed with sisal rugs, lamps, and headboards. This particular shade of red feels almost like a tomato with gold undertones, as opposed to a more vibrant blue red such as candy apple red. That’s why this red works so well, it compliments the gold tones in the sisal rugs as well as the neutral wood tones used in the decor.
Red is tricky when it comes to home decor, and a little bit goes a long way. I’ve often talked about creating a color story when staging a home to sell, or designing a room to live in. These photos show a model home that has been well put together, exercising a lot of restraint. To much red could overwhelm a potential home buyer and send them running for the hills.
I recently wrote a blog post titled Seeing Red in LA, which talks about the use of red as an exterior color on commercial buildings. This is extremely unusual, but certainly can’t be ignored, especially when done right. In fact, all of my current trade magazines are showing a bold use of color as part of the next generation in design trends, so be prepared. Black and White has been the hottest combo over the past few years, but that’s about to change.
