It wasn’t intentional but bits of red have have been popping up around our house. I love how red energizes a vignette–perfect for Summer decorating. I used it in some of the kids’ rooms and it has slowly worked its way into our main living areas. The current red trend is bright (think vibrant orangey/tomato/etc.) and feels modern when just a small amount is added to a space. (And it just happens to work so well with all of the blue and white I love.)
I found the tassels here.
Yes, you can paint lampshades. (See my IG stories.)
artwork // wall lamps (similar) // red pillows (similar) // blue & white pillow
red pillow (similar) // blue pillow // mirror // fiddle leaf tree (similar)
A few more (small) ways you might work the red trend into your home–or closet:
Angela N says
May 23, 2018 at 1:03 pmI’m currently carrying a red tote and just painted my toes a bright red. Might be the first time they have ever been red! It definitely is having a moment right now.
Karen L. says
May 23, 2018 at 2:05 pmRed has never gone away completely in our house whether it’s popular or not. :) I did decide to de-emphasize it when we moved to coastal South Carolina two years ago. It is subtle in some of our upholstery but chose to pull-out other colors in the fabrics (like in our two chairs in the living room that coordinate with our large, expensive leather sofa that’s staying:). So, we have some textured deep blue throw pillows, some bright contemporary art with pops of the exact blue needed (thanks to your inspiration posts) and a new rug that’s mainly a blue-green color. Looks more like it all belongs down here now!
ck says
May 23, 2018 at 7:08 pmLove red ❤️ So glad to see color working it’s wat back into homes! Tired of the gray/white snooze fest!! Loving the pop of red in your living room ❤️
Sharon says
May 24, 2018 at 10:51 amI almost didn’t make it to the end of your post with my quick detour to grab those blue and white chinoiserie pillows! I’ve been in love with the Schumacher chinoiserie pillows for some time but didn’t want to pay that much. These were as beautiful and less expensive. As far as red goes, I’m not ready to let it back in yet. With our previous Texas Tuscan-style home, it was overdone and I can’t go back yet- though it’s beem some time and the new red is fresher. 🙂
Dian Jones says
May 24, 2018 at 12:29 pmI bought the dress! So fab. Do you own it?
Arin says
May 25, 2018 at 2:51 pmYes!! Red makes me happy, so I use it whether or not it’s “in”.
Eve says
May 30, 2018 at 4:37 amRed is my color, but i have never known how to use it in my house, Thanks Emily now i know how to use it