Remember in the 2000s when we all painted our dining rooms red?  Red was the color of choice for dining rooms all across the World.  Dining rooms were the one room where you could really express your formality, even if the rest of your home was casual.  Red is an energetic color, and known to stimulate the appetite, so it’s a natural choice for the dining room.  Though red is still found in dining rooms everywhere, I think it’s time to unleash it in other spots, and fall in love with red all over again.

We all know that red lends itself to Asian decor, but you’ll also find red in country, Southwestern, nautical, and Tuscan, decor.  It’s a bold color, but it can be versatile and take on a variety of personalities. So, the beauty of red in decorating is that you have an array of colors available to suit the mood of any decor inspiration you may have.  No matter what your style, there is a red out there just waiting to win your heart!

Red for the country kitchen:   Benjamin Moore Morrocan Spice AF-285

Red for the Tuscan kitchen: Benjamin Moore Caliente AF-290

Red for the beachy kitchen: Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red 2003-20

Red for the formal powder room:  Ralph Lauren Duke Red VM68

Red for the guest bath: Ralph Lauren Coral Pink GH167

Red for the master bath: Devine Color V0401A Blush

Red for the Southwestern living room: Devine Color Red River V1406A

Red for the artist’s retreat: Sherwin Williams Ablaze SW6870

Red in the man cave: Benjamin Moore Georgian Brick HC-50

Red on the front door: Sherwin Williams Tanager SW6601