Here is a link to a Retro Renovation classic post from the early days, Dec. 2007. I found numerous rose red wallpapers from Thibaut that are excellent proxies for the vintage wallpaper that you get a peek of in the photos above. Rose red is a classic 50s color that you don’t really think about much…I’ve even spotted it in kitchens (click on thumbnail) which is quite something. Even better, I think the color — especially in those wallpapers! — would be wonderful for dining rooms — very convivial. Good for dinnertime cheer, although maybe not for your waistline.
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I’ve seen a lot of red and green used in photos from ’50’s decorating and interior design books; funny how none of it looks Christmas-y.
I’ve seen a lot of red and bright blue, too. And I love how they mixed in a lot of gray to neutralize the brights. I’m so itching to redo my living room and now I’m considering including red in the color palate!!!
I went to an estate sale many years ago and the woman had a telephone room done in that type of papered wall with a red drape to close the door if you wanted to have a private call. And a small desk. It was wonderful.