Red Living Room Makeover

Interior designer Alysa Weinstein listened when forecaster Ken Charbonneau, a long-time member of The Interiors Committee of The Color Association of the Unites States, predicted red as a hot color.

Shades of red pulled from the rug liven up the space and keep it cozy. The beautiful moldings are highlighted with the daring wall color and the coordinating purple trim color. Red throw pillows tie the couch into the new color scheme. When done right, red can dramatically change the way a room looks. Since it's a transparent color, don’t be surprised if it takes three or four coats to get the depth of color you desire.

paint: (walls: Ladybug Red #1322); molding: Black Raspberry #2072-20) (Benjamin Moore)
red velvet beaded ottomans (Item# 01969288), Marsinah paisley armchair (Item# 2028933) (Pier 1 Imports)
red coffee table with rattan center (ANC Home)
red square linen upholstered lampshades, paisley jacquard decorative throw pillows (Item# 6175657/ Cardinal Red), ribbed fur throw blanket (Espresso, Item# 65-4041067), dupioni silk pole pocket drapes (Item# 3945649/Wine) (Pottery Barn)
Raka end table/magazine rack (Espresso, item# 320520-213) (Umbra)
area rug (English Manor Collection: William Morris by Karastan) (ABC Carpet & Home)
table lamp (Waverly Home Classics), black patterned throw pillows (The Language of the Garden Collection) (Waverly)
red and purple abstract painting by artist Sam Seawright