The mind works in mysterious ways. I was browsing Valentine’s Day cards at a local shop the other day, most of them with red the predominant color. This got me thinking about what a great color red can be, which of course led me to the jobs I’ve done using this dynamic color. The scheme for the dining room in this photo started with the fantastic red fabric from Coraggio, which I used to upholster all the walls. Counterpoint underneath was created using a dado panel, plus a bench in the bay window. The table is a magnificent English Traditional double pedestal, with Chippendale chairs. The rug is custom, the round table an antique, and the walls are full of the homeowners’ extensive art collection. But it started with the wall fabric, and the color red.

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