Pop quiz! True or False?
- Red is the first color to be used in cave art dated 16,000 BC.
- Its natural intensity is owed to the fact it’s got the longest wavelength of any color.
If you answered True to both questions, you are correct!
At a recent Sherwin-Williams Event heralding the comeback of red, I saved a few tips on which reds to use where, for your inspiration:
- Kitchens. I love a bit of cheerful orange in a kitchen space. One of my favorite choices is the red-orange SW6615 Peppery. I envision this color in a kitchen with brick walls, reminiscent of my grandparents’ old house in Salisbury, England.
- Workspaces. A classic red brown such as SW2735 Rookwood Red brings a grounded neutral look. It would complement a reflective workspace, the kind with exposed pipes and expansive windows.
- Doors and bathrooms. A bold red that’s slightly pink-y (in a good way), SW6866 Heartthrob could also look stately in a hall and living room. Overall, I would recommend using it for small spaces to add instant personality without overload.
Want to refresh your space with an uplifting red, but don’t know where to start? I’m a certified decorator and an ASID Affiliate (American Society of Interior Decorators) and am happy to help. Ping me @info@lilacdustdesign.com. Chatting is free.
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Check out our collection of Decorative Elements, for inspiration! Also – photos of our first commercial office space refresh in classy Sherwin-Williams neutrals. (Virtual Consulting) and a new River Condo refresh (Virtual Consulting) in Sherwin-Williams’ popular Snowbound, featuring all new paint, furniture and décor.
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Image of Peppery SW6615 courtesy of Sherwin-Williams.
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