These rooms were all designed by Katrin Cargill, famous interior and product designer. Katrin has written several books on Swedish decor and decorating. Notice that the fabrics have a larger scale print on a white background. Also notice her use of red checked fabrics. Here is a lovely room from House Beautiful. Classic red checked fabric on the Swedish bench and notice the red cross stitching on the muslin curtains - great detailing!
Finally, a simple, but classic, ironstone pitcher filled with tulips! Just a few examples to give you ideas on ways to punch it up with Red!
I love your posts! This one is a beauty. I do not gravitate to red at all, but in this context it looks great.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Katrin Cargill is a favorite of mine. And, I've personally spent lots of time at the breakfast table and in that bedroom! ;)
ReplyDeleteJoni
What a great post! I love the calm that Swedish interiors inspire and this post is a great example!!
ReplyDeleteThis cold New England winter needed some red to warm things up!!! Thanks everyone! You all have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteGina
I know this post was back in April, but when I saw that you had a post on Katrin Cargill I just had to have a looksee. She's one of my favorite designers. I gravitate towards red and absolutely love how she uses it, especially the checks!
ReplyDeleteKaren B.