Red, White and Blue
Vintage & Now
I just love the classic combination of red, white and blue. It has such cultural and historical significance with the obvious connection to the flags of the world, and continues to pop as a timeless decorating and fashion option.
 |
| Wonderful red & blue canopy bed 1970 |
 |
| TV room by contemporary American decorator Jonathan Adler |
The French made navy blue, red and white their fashion statement in the early 19th Century and red and white was seen in Edwardian parlours.
.
 |
| Canopied opulence in navy & red silk and suzani by Kelly Wearstler |
 |
| Pop iconography with Mickey and psychedelic upholstery popping against navy walls |
Throughout the sixties and seventies red, navy and white continued to star.
 |
| Loving the nautical nod in the bedcovers and Joe Columbo chairs |
 |
| Red and white Louis and abstract area rug |
 |
| Fab red chairs against navy walls |
 |
| Red, white, and gold as an unexpected foil |
 |
| Like the gold buttons on a navy blazer, the gold and red sing in this vignette by Kelly Wearstler |
 |
| Love the red daybed against the blue architectural detail |
Why don't you try this wonderful combination?
To my mind red white and blue never disappoints!
To my mind red white and blue never disappoints!
vintage images
via
House & Gardens Complete Guide to Interior Decoration 1970
Decorating American Style by Jose Wilson & Arthur Leaman 1975
contemporary images
via
'Domiicilium Decoratus' Kelly Wearstler
Jonathan Adler.com
I have always felt a little jealous of people in the U.S using this combo all the time and making it look so good (in a somewhat patriotic way though). But, you've made me think about this combo beyond just 4th of July stuff. Love it.
ReplyDeletexAnastasia
Thanks A! Have a lovely trip!
DeleteJWE xx