In large, open spaces like this waiting room, the goal of the space is to make folks comfortable while passing the time. In this example, a bright and bold red rug is used to help anchor the room...
Using Color To Anchor A Room
We love the use of this comfy red rug acting as an anchor. Not only does it help establish a seating zone, it pulls focus towards a specific area. You could use color to anchor a room by painting an accent wall, using a colorful couch or by hanging a large piece of artwork. When a room (big or small) is anchored using color, the space feels safe, cozy and inviting.
Apartment Therapy readers, what colors do you use to anchor a room?
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Not a fan of the blinding red.
And I've always found that particular Eames chair to be oddly squat. In the second photo -- between the fire-engine red and the scale of the furniture -- it looks like an oddly fancypants waiting room for kids.
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That's why Eames chairs are my number one pet peeve. They look as if they belong in an elementary school classroom.
I like the red rug though.
view Midwestdiva's profile
ouch! that red is way too much. the photos look staged. is this a real waiting room? hope it's not a doctor's office, it looks like blood all over the floor.
view davidsl's profile
Methinks I spy with my little eye bad Photoshopping.
The red carpet (which the couch should be either entirely on or entirely off of, not with two legs precariously perched on) looks like a splash of gore and the couch is the color of a skinned human. Not sure what the yellow pillow is about and why would you put all of this confusion in front of a white wall and a wrong-sized black and white throw-away of a photo?
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Color can ground a room but someone needs to head back to color wheel 101 and try again.
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I love red, but that red is making me squint in pain.
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Would that be "radioactive red," ideal for those seeking post-apocalyptic chic?
view mirandabee's profile
yes, that fake glaring red is an eyesore as is the poorly framed painting that is also too high. otherwise the room would look ok.
view timmy jr.'s profile
my eyes!!!!!!
view JeffC's profile
whew! not that color!
view charlenemcbride's profile
The person who decided to put those colours together should get his/her eyes checked.
view Madame Is's profile
im going against the grain here and saying i like it!
and i hate red rugs normally
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