Red provides the heartbeat of this dramatic dining space, that incorporates boldness in color, as well as form and scale. The oversized wrought-iron lantern by Dennis & Leen presides over the gorgeous round dining table. The large and ornate gold mirror adds a touch of glamour, as well as the practical aspect of making the room appear larger. Black and gold Regency chairs emphasize the classical styling of the room. All these elements showcase color trends for the dining room, and work together beautifully."Red is a great color for the dining room because it's both warm and bold," says Los Angeles designer Diann Valentine (www.DRValentine.net). "The tone of the red determines the richness. Fire engine red is a youthful color, like in a child's playroom. In a dining room, I'd use a deeper red like a Bing cherry with purple undertones."
As for popular accent colors with red, Valentine recommends luxurious tones of gold, brown and even black — all of which are represented in this exquisite dining room.
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