Red Living Room Makeover

Before: It's a common misconception to think that this small living room that doesn't get a lot of light can't handle a bold color. The purple couch is staying and isn't very exciting with the white walls.

After: 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.

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. 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.

Group interesting plates on a wall and fill a large vase with unexpected items such as fresh cranberries to add to a room's color palette.

This bland wooden armoire is given a chic new look with primer and black paint. Another easy way to add color to a room without breaking the bank is to change your lampshades.

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

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Resources
paints--Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

decorative project materials
Pier 1 Imports
Website: www.pier1.com

decorative project materials
Pottery Barn
Website: www.potterybarn.com

home furnishings
ABC Carpet & Home
Website: www.abchome.com

fabrics and patterns - Waverly
Waverly
Website: www.waverly.com

decorative project materials
ANC Home
10 West 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-366-1162

decorative project materials
Umbra
Website: www.umbra.com

artwork by Sam Seawright
Sam Seawright
120 East 86th Street, Apt 4B
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 917-861-8381
Fax: 212-289-9992
E-mail: samseawright@yahoo.com
Website: www.samseawright.com

The Color Association of the United States
Contact: Margaret Walch, Director
315 West 39th St., Studio 507
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-947-7774
Fax: 212-594-6987
E-mail: caus@colorassociation.com
Website: www.colorassociation.com
Guests
Alysa Weinstein, Interior Designer
Ruby Designs
Website: www.rubylife.com

Ken Charbonneau, Color Forecaster
The Color Association of the United States
Color and Design Consultant, Wilsonart International
Website: www.wilsonart.com
Also in this Episode

Special Presentation : Episode HCZR1-S05
•	Color Forecasting
•	Red Living Room Makeover
•	Green Bedroom Makeover
•	Hot Pink Living Room Makeover