Red Ahead
My weekend:
The process of redecorating a living space that appeals to both my boyfriend and myself has proven to be a less daunting task than I had previously imagined. During the move, when my vintage chandelier was tossed, I was a bit skeptical that our place would resemble an area in which a woman’s presence could be detected, but that’s been far from the case. We’ve known for a while that we wanted to paint the main wall in our living room a deep red, and we finally decided on Ralph Lauren’s Amalfi Red. Though we’ve still got another coat to finish, I’m floored with the dramatic effect it’s had on the entire room. Contrary to popular belief, the space actually seems larger and I can’t wait to accessorize with my vintage collection of gold-framed mirrors that survived the move.
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That looks awesome!!!!!!!! Well done. I have always wanted to have a funky red room with a zebra pring ceiling, but I think someday I will have to settle for something more similar to your living room. Good on the boy for agreeing to take a risk like that. I can’t wait to see the rest of the house.
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Great colour and a cool name for a paint colour. Dark colours always make rooms look larger – I think it adds depth and definition.
loving the red girl.
I LOVE red + turqouise. I am in the midst of re-doing my bedroom in those shades.
red = classic. forever.
looks like a fabulous weekend. redecorating is so therapeutic.
loves.
It looks gorgeous! You guys chose well. And I am so proud of you for taping everything off. I can’t wait to see it all finished up.
It’s so glam, I can’t wait to see the outcome…keep us posted!
It really does look super – nice job!
Dear, do you know how much I love it! It is not just décor! That shows your passion and personality! So great! It even reminds me Sex and the City when big got that red wall – beautiful xxxxxxxxxxxx
You know what? I’m redecorating my room too. It’s already painted, and the main wall is also red! Not the same red as yours… a bit darker, but I love it. Even though damask wallpaper was my initial idea (I couldn’t find anything I liked here).
hey! I love your blog and would love to exchange links with you. That’s a lovely red colour, btw.
Looking good!! And, of course, I’d love to trade links. I’ve long been a fan of your blog — you have such a great eye.
FABULOUS girl, simply fabulous!
It was my one “Must”- had to have either a red front door, or a red entryway. It’s so welcoming and such a bold statement. And your before/after pics show that. Your gold frames are really going to pop off of that wall. Can’t wait to see it all put together =)
oh i love that deep red, it looks awesome. nice job!
We painted our hallway a very similar color last year…it looks awesome! I’m a big fan…nice job;)
oo lala I love it, what a huge difference! The red is perfect where it isn’t too girly so your BF can feel like its his home too.
Can’t wait to see the finising touches
being such a girlie girl i was worried when the mr and i finally moved in together. thought it might spell disaster for our 7 year relationship primarily because i assumed our decorating tastes would be pretty disparate. thankfully, they meshed well and helped us both evolve to this very modern chic aesthetic. i was very shabby chic gilded frames before…
LOVING the wall. what a difference color can make in fashion and home decor. looks amazing!!!
p.s. remember the satc when big was painting a wall red in his bedroom? classic
Hey, thank you! xx
I actually use both Photoshop CS2 and Paint Shop Pro for my “creations”, so fun, like a hobby, really.
Hope your weekend went well. ^_^ I saw The Mummy!
lovely!!! we painted out dining room red.. and it took SEVERAL coats.. but worth it!
Wow, it’s so dramatic. Will look great with the gold.
I wish I lived somewhere I was allowed to paint…
gorgeous shade of red. Now you just need the matching lipstick, LOL.
love the new red color. must have taken you lots of time to prep the wall. bf and i gave up b/c some walls are 22 ft high so we are just going to let the professionals do it.
Loving the red! I adore dramatic color in rooms. Can’t wait to see the way it turns out.
big yay to the red wall. good for you. Miss L is right. It’s not just wall. I love it and you did pick a brilliant RED!
WOW!! that’s a nice change!
wow your room looks great.love the colourxxx
You totally need to publish more pics of your apartment when it is done. It looks really cute so far. It did make me think of the episode of Sex & The City when Big paints the wall above his red. LOL
the red makes it look awesome. it really defines the space!
Ohhh, I love this!
I have one red wall in my living room — it makes such a difference in my otherwise boring, cookie-cutter apartment. Looks good!
what a gorge shade of red! scrummy! walking in there would just light up my mood and spirit.
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Marian
i used to have red walls! LOVE THEM!!!!!!
A great colour choice-so vibrant and stylish!!
You’ll definitely have to post the results! I can’t wait to see them!
I LOVE that color!
(Sorry, I got behind. Just catching up now.)
wahouuuuuuuuuuuuu
very brave. !
yes.it may contrary with the facts because you have such a HUGE opening for a maximum natural daylighting. keep blogging. ure such a global blogger.
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