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We started our palette with lots of red, the color of passion and energy, but layered in whites, browns, and neutrals to keep the look country-crisp.

Red exudes power and brightens a room’s personality. “Red is the ultimate cure for sadness,” Bill Blass says. If you want a bold stroke, paint or paper your dining room with this intense hue, which is supposed to foster communication and passion.

What makes it country? Favorite patterns like stripes, plaids, and checks in reds and whites keep the look casual and fresh; a mix of scales keeps some diversity. Accent fabrics with brown and neutral backgrounds, as well as pops of pink, introduce romantic pattern and texture.