Valentines Day is nicely placed right smack dab in the middle of winter. What better time to warm your heart and distract yourself from the cold, dreary weather that appears to be overstaying its welcome.
It’s a great excuse to add a little splash to your décor at the time you need it most. A few well-placed red accessories are an easy (and affordable) way to spice up your décor without breaking the bank.
Let’s start with the obvious. How about spicing up your bedroom with some passionate color?
Photo Source: Better Homes & Gardens
Too cliché for you? Here’s a more subdued use of red. I love this room!
Photo Source: homelinkdesign.com
Sizzle in the bathroom with a touch of red in a tasteful rolled up towel.
Forgo the predictable red roses and experiment with mixed flowers in a red vase. Very romantic.
Photo Source: Southern Living
Or, keep it simple with some lucky bamboo:
Red works great in the kitchen as well. Yes, I got the Kureg in red for Christmas. Not sure if I’m drinking more or less coffee, but I am smiling more when I pour it.
For just a couple bucks, you can add some splash with kitchen fabrics and linens.
Photo Source: Country Living
Kitchen confession: I’ve got a thing for red chairs. Spicy, yet not overwhelming.
Photo Source: HGTV, Designer Erinn Valencich
Ok, this one also serves a symbol of hope for those in the snow-weary states!
Photo Source: Coastal Living
How about a retro red lip phone from redcandy.co.uk? Bet you didn’t even realize you NEED one!
And if you really want to create a warm welcome for friends, why not paint your front door red?
What other ways will you paint the town (or at least your home) red this Valentines Day?
Happy Valentines Day YHOB Readers!
{Muwah}
~Susan
P.s. – And Happy 13th Anniversary Hubby! 🙂
8 comments
hello-can you please tell me what color paint was used on the door shown on the top row, second from left. thank you:), tessa
Oh la la! I {heart} red accents too! I’m curious about your red lights…
Red is the symbol of love. I noticed that Red match up with every color like white with red , red with orange etc. I honestky say that i have decorated my whole bedroom with red accessories like red cabinets , red lights , red flooring color.
Here is your “pat on the back”! yes, moving and unpacking is huge and you have also tackled 2 rooms and a staircase! wow! Plus you are taking vitamins. Good job Suz! hugs, Cathy
Say it with hearts – If you want to win the heart of your lover, make hearts as your bedroom theme and decorate it with colorful glittering heart shaped accessories and heart designed pillows for partner like patchworked, crocheted lace trimmed or …
Wow! attractive and seductive color RED. Not a usual color to used for furnitures and other design but you give them idea how pretty it would be if they used it. Nice article!
I heart ’em all! Love the series of doors. Every Valentines, I made it to a point that my nails are painted red and my bed sheets are printed with hearts!