Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment, we’re embracing a little midwinter color. Ever since it made the rounds online, the Unexpected Red Theory has opened our eyes to the easy brilliance of adding a jolt of rouge to a room, even—maybe especially—where it feels out of place. Even the tiniest dose of red can wake up a tired space, add a playful twist, and shake off the rules of what “goes.” Ready to try your hand at this stylists’ trick? Here are 11 ideas to get you started. — The Remodelista Editors
Los Objetos Decorativos Red Lamp
Above: Annie’s pick: a Spanish-made borosilicate glass lamp to perk up an otherwise subdued living room. Shop now.
Artilleriet Oval Plate With Red Border
Above: This earthenware platter, “untouched by machines,” is made for winter pasta parties. Shop now.
London Sock Co. Socks
Above: The Unexpected Red Theory applies to outfits, too. Add a little something with a pair of Scottish cotton socks. Shop now.
Letter-Writing Accoutrements
Gemini Espresso Maker
Above: Coffee for two; cake sold separately. Shop now.
Bode Embroidered Laundry Bag
Above: Fun fact: This stitched satchel is a nod to the redwork embroidery of the 1870s, when red was the only colorfast thread available. Shop now.
Nordic Knots Big Buds Rug
Above: Proof that red can be elegant, not garish: a rust-hued rug with whimsical patterning, made from New Zealand wool. Shop now.
Also On Our Radar:
- For little clean-ups.
- Pro tip: pair these candlesticks with matching tapers.
- And a blanket for the color-shy.
