Just like a red dress or stilettos, a red room can be elegant and sexy. This is a great color for a dining room where you want guests to be comfortable, attentive and ready for a lively conversation.
Keep it simple. "The impetus for using an iconic print of Audrey Hepburn was largely based on our feeling that it was a dramatic piece that shared many things in common with the space," says designer M. Charles Beach. "We chose a deep red for the walls with white trim and simple white draperies, which created a space replete with contrast and punch. The simplicity and austerity of the Hepburn print fit in perfectly with the restraint of the overall design."
Many restaurants use red in their dining rooms. Many color therapists believe red stimulates appetite, but it is also said to stimulate conversation.It's a bold choice for walls, but if you pair it with one of its perfect partners — white — you can achieve a dramatic and livable effect.
An accidental discovery by NASA while researching the effects of red light on plant growth led to Red Light Therapy, which is said to improve the production of collagen and aid healthy skin.
Many restaurants use red in their dining rooms. Many color therapists believe red stimulates appetite, but it is also said to stimulate conversation.
It's a bold choice for walls, but if you pair it with one of its perfect partners — white — you can achieve a dramatic and livable effect.
With today's print technology pictures can be printed directly onto canvas and stretched onto a frame like this iconic image of Audrey Hepburn.
Single image, single commercial print .. simply be bold and go big. There are many larger than life images out there for a good reason!
Keep it simple. "The impetus for using an iconic print of Audrey Hepburn was largely based on our feeling that it was a dramatic piece that shared many things in common with the space," says designer M. Charles Beach. "We chose a deep red for the walls with white trim and simple white draperies, which created a space replete with contrast and punch. The simplicity and austerity of the Hepburn print fit in perfectly with the restraint of the overall design."