Color Pop: Bold Red Frames
Bright crimson frames add fun color to a space — with or without art inside
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
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Red can look amazing. I personally tend to shy away from the color, opting for pink gloss over red lipstick and plum over scarlet in my wardrobe. But I can see its appeal. You just need a little pop of red to make a statement. A little red goes a long way in decorating, too. So I was curious to see what happens when you opt for a red frame around your artwork or mirrors. Here's what I found:
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The bright red frame of this chalkboard stands out and feels right at home in this country-style entryway.
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Since this wallpaper is such a bold, busy pattern, the red frame is one of the few elements that gives your eye a place to pause.
This red frame is empty of artwork — there's simply a mat inside, framing the wallpaper behind it.
This red frame is empty of artwork — there's simply a mat inside, framing the wallpaper behind it.
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| Because the red frames are not the only red in this bedroom, your eye bounces around. The frames look purposeful as red accent color and draw your eyes up above the headboard. The headboard feels quieter below the red frames. |
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| These mirrors share similar ornate red frames. The color makes these mirrors look especially glam. I also would love to see this arrangement on a light gray wall. |
| This gallery wall displays a mix of several different frames, with one red frame in the center. The red adds an element of surprise to the arrangement. |
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| In this kiddo's room, I definitely notice the red frames before the artwork inside. (Not sure if that's good or bad?) I like how the bold red frames draw your eye. |
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The small red frames above the crib complement the adjacent accent wall.
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The ornate red frame only adds to the drama in this space. I like how this red frame feels a little moody.
Tip: An easy way to tone down red is to put it against a dark backdrop. Here, the space is very dark with charcoal black walls and floors.
Tip: An easy way to tone down red is to put it against a dark backdrop. Here, the space is very dark with charcoal black walls and floors.
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| The two rows of red frames in this dining room pull your eyes to look upward (and see that cool chandelier). |
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| There's lots of red and white in this space. The bits of red, including the red frames, look modern against such a white backdrop. |
Comments
patscats2 I'm a lover of red accents.
17 months ago · Like
Joanne Fairmont Yinger Delightful examples of the use of red as an accent. Thanks for pulling them together, Jen!
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Ideabook published on Dec. 29, 2011.
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