| As a follow-up to the first article entitled, "A Touch of | | | | red, which are more dramatic, are used in moderation, |
| Red Interior Decorating", I want to provide an update | | | | such as a single piece of art work or furniture. The |
| on the interior decorating idea in our great room and | | | | reason is: the more intense the color, the less of it is |
| also give suggestions for using "a touch of red" in | | | | needed for it to be effective. Thus, use lighter colors |
| various decorating styles. | | | | for larger areas with accents in more vibrant, dramatic |
| The window coverings are finally installed on the series | | | | colors. |
| of three windows in the dining area. They consist of | | | | How can you use red décor and red accents |
| four vertical drapery panels made out of wool | | | | in your interior decorating ideas? Here are a few |
| tapestry-looking fabric. The background is medium tan | | | | suggestions: |
| with subtle red, green and blue flowers. The panels are | | | | *Rustic Decorating Style - Red, green and black plaid |
| outlined in a navy/small beige polka-dot fabric. A 6-inch | | | | work very well as accents. |
| cornice board covered with the same navy fabric | | | | *Modern Decorating Style - A splash of bright red |
| completes the look. This window treatment may sound | | | | works well with basic and cool colors. |
| quite "busy" but is very pleasing to the eye. | | | | *Oriental Decorating Style - Think of using those |
| To complete the "touch of red" look in the dining area | | | | luscious silk prints. |
| and because the wool fabric is somewhat bulky, red | | | | *Shabby Chic Decorating Style - Use red as an |
| tassel tie backs were added to the panels. In addition | | | | accent to contrast with the white shabby chic. |
| to the tassel tie backs, red is incorporated in the large | | | | *Art Deco Decorating Style - Red is a vibrant and |
| picture on the dining room wall, in the table centerpiece | | | | energetic color for this style. |
| and in a red chair cover. Another decorating project | | | | *French Country Decorating Style - Use red to build on |
| completed! | | | | the rooster collections of this style. |
| Why use the color, red? Red is the warmest of all | | | | *Cottage Decorating Style - Red is a great accent in |
| colors and symbolizes vitality, energy, action and | | | | cotton fabrics for cottage decorating. |
| confidence. It makes a bold statement and is, | | | | *Mediterranean Decorating Style - Make use of red |
| incidentally, the color most chosen by extroverts. | | | | accessorized with blue and gold. |
| In feng shui decorating, red is associated with power, | | | | Be creative and have fun decorating with "a touch of |
| love, inspiration and pleasure. Accent colors, such as | | | | red!" Your home will be the envy of the neighborhood. |