Photo by: Gridley + Graves
The Rustic Red
"Terra cotta can be really inviting," says Annie Selke, author of
Fresh American Spaces. "But, choose carefully because this color can go very wrong, very easily." To avoid going too red or too orange, Selke suggests applying large test swatches to see how a handful of hues look during the day and night. The shade used in this dining room feels particularly warm because of its pinkish-red undertones.
... more Photo by: Gridley + Graves
The Rustic Red
"Terra cotta can be really inviting," says Annie Selke, author of
Fresh American Spaces. "But, choose carefully because this color can go very wrong, very easily." To avoid going too red or too orange, Selke suggests applying large test swatches to see how a handful of hues look during the day and night. The shade used in this dining room feels particularly warm because of its pinkish-red undertones.
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