Coming Around on Red

I have something to confess...

I don't much care for the color red in decor.

It used to be my FAVORITE color ever!

But for a while now I haven't cared for it. It was hard for me to work with, it felt like it overpowered everything else and was generally sucky.

But lately, I kinda like it.

The other day I even picked up this fabric swatch.

I'm smitten with its Ruby velvety loveliness.

                                                                            Source: isuwannee.com via Brandi on Pinterest

And after a quick perusal of my pinterest boards. I noticed I've pinned quite a bit of red.

                                                                           Source: theaestate.com via Brandi on Pinterest

                                                                              Source: design-crisis.com via Brandi on Pinterest

                                                                              Source: thedecorista.com via Brandi on Pinterest

                                                             Source: amberinteriordesign.blogspot.com via Brandi on Pinterest

                                             Source: design-crisis.com via Brandi on Pinterest

Source: sunset.com via Brandi on Pinterest

                                                                  Source: myfavoriteandmybest.com via Brandi on Pinterest

A lot of images actually...
This last image might have to be the inspiration for our hall bath reno. I'm thinking red and some inky blue, you know, in a non patriotic kinda way.
Are you a red lover? Have you always been?