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Crazy for Crimson: 10 Ways to Fall for This Rich Red
The Crimson Tide's winning color does wonders to enliven its surroundings.
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
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Lately, I've had crimson on the brain. Maybe it's because I live in Alabama, home of the recently crowned Crimson Tide football champs (I can hardly step out my front door without being confronted by a crimson flag, hat or T-shirt). But I've always loved this saturated hue, which is one of the prettiest and most versatile reds in the spectrum. Its subtle blue undertones calm it down and give it a hint of gravitas, and it's fairly easy to work into a palette. Check out the ways that crimson works in these 10 great spaces.
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I can't think of a warmer welcome than this crimson front door. The cheerful color complements the front porch's old-fashioned cottage style perfectly and sets the tone for what's inside.
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This space is an inspiring study in detail. The strong red of the lantern-style pendant and sconces repeats in the ottoman print and pedestal table trim.
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| With its vivid color, sculptural lines and note of whimsy, this birdcage light fixture absolutely makes the room. |
A band of crimson tiles weaves its way around this bath like a ribbon.
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| Accent walls are tricky. Red accent walls are trickier. Here's one done right: It makes a statement without dominating the space. The white tub looks all the more luminous against the rich swath of crimson. |
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| Lacquered crimson cabinets make a warm, glamorous backdrop for this sleek kitchen. |
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Crimson and earthy greens work beautifully together. If you keep the tones a little dirty, the look won't scream "Christmas".
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| The Aga stove is the focal point of this kitchen — it draws the eye like a magnet. |
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Big color works well in small packages. These crimson roses bring a palette of deep browns to life — luscious as a chocolate-covered cherry.
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| Crimson paint unifies this collection of sculptural mirrors. Next: Splashes of Red Will a Red Bathroom Make You Blush? Primary Colors Bring a Room to Life Red: Not Just for Fire Engines |
Ideabook published on Jan. 12, 2012.
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