About our Red Wall Colors
10/22/2008 01:58 PM by Gretchen Schauffler
Every Devine paint color sinks into walls making the color belong to a room instantly. Our reds do this beautifully without becoming the loudest drunks at the party! They don’t scream bloody murder, your won’t hear the fire engine coming, and you definitely won’t see a STOP sign. We call “painting with our worry-free reds” LANDSCAPING WITH REDS—just like no one worries about matching greens in their gardens, you won’t need to worry about our reds. Our Valley Vineyards and Spices™ palette page (part of our Trend-Proof Color Collection™) are reds that exist in art, nature, and rugs, traditional or contemporary. They have a livable quality that unifies all reds in a room along with all the other colors. Most important: They will not—I mean they will not—overpower or drown-out the color of natural wood. They only make wood colors more radiant!. That’s the deal I struck with them if they were going to make it as Devine reds.
Traditional Red Wall Colors: SEVEN
Devine Paprika™ is the most versatile of our truer reds. This red is dreamy like the red you think of in a perfect red dining room or a warm red kitchen. Devine Damask™, Devine Cabernet™, and Devine Bordeaux™ are burgundy wine versions of red. Devine Shiraz™, Devine Merlot™, and Devine Pinot™ are ripe plums versions of red.
Earthy Red Wall Colors: FOUR
Our earthy reds are sprinkled with green, gold, and orange mineral-like earthiness. Devine Spice™ is a heavy golden red clay. Devine Ginger™ has a deep smokey red flavor. Devine Blush casts a warm orange blush, and Devine Sangria™ is a truer red with a gritty kick back.
Lighter Red Wall Colors: FOUR
Devine Cayenne™, Devine Saffron™, Devine Bon Vivant, and Devine Toile™ are lighter and brighter in nature.
MORE REDS: FIVE
Our new flora-fauna Color Collection “reds”
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The main level of my house is approx 800 sq feet. It is an open floor plan. The flooring in the kitchen and the front room is oak and stained “cordovan.” There is a white/gray/taupe berber carpet in the “living room.” The cabinets in my kitchen are natural maple and have aged in five years to a golden yellow. The countertops are gray. I want to paint my kitchen Devine Merlot, Devine Bordeaux, or Devine Cabernet. The Devine Bordeaux appears to be the best – it extends the floor color the best. I do not know which one works best with my other things and the floor. The neutral that I have chosen for the other rooms is Devine Bavarian at 75% because it is just too dark at it’s full strength. The Devine Bavarian will wrap into the kitchen in order to get into an inside corner. I have burgundy recliners in the family room (sitting on the neutral carpet) and a gray couch with berry and purplish (like Shiraz or Tempest) couch pillows. My concern is which red will work best with the floors and not fight the burgundy’s in the other rooms? I do not want my husband to see “purple” on the walls. He prefers reds that resemble Devine Cayenne or Devine Sangria, but the reds fight my other things. His true preference is to stick to “cream.” (How convince your husband that red is the new cream . . .) I do not wish to use green – I don’t like it and it gets too far away from the berry/plum/blue color that I love.
— Cheryl Vance 11/05/2008 09:29 AM #
Cheryl:
The Devine Bavarian will be beauiful. At 75% it will retail its richness. Bordeaux is a great options. So are the new reds in the flora-fauna collection: devinegreen: Sarsaparilla and devinegreen: Clover. You can’t go wrong. Both the Breathable and Delicate wall finishes will enhance the look of the space and make the Bavarian reflect more light. Let me know what you think and I look forward to pictures!!!
— gretchen Schauffler 11/05/2008 11:50 AM #
Gretchen, I’m loving toile. I think it works with Filbert but what is a good ceiling color for the two, (they would share a ceiling) since the ceiling is low? Or should I just stick with those two colors? It seems so foreign to me to have everything Filbert, as Toile would only be in the kitchen and nook. Is there a deeper color tan I should use instead? Thank You.
— Aimee Anderson 11/13/2008 03:44 PM #
Filbert and Toile will look beautiful. I want you to make sure: look at them in your kitchen with your cabinets, counter tops, and fabrics. As far as the ceiling, take a look at Devine Muslin, Macadamia, or use Filbert. There are lots of pictures on the blog that show the importance of including the ceiling as part of the color composition. If you are looking for a richer color on the walls than Filbert, look at devinegreen: Impala or go for it with Devine Cocoa, Tamarind, or devinegreen: Bison. Think of it as the shopping for the perfect “brown” shirt color for the “red” skirt (Toile’) and the rest of the colors(wood, granite, fabrics,art.)
Believe me, we have it :) ....What do you think?
— gretchen Schauffler 11/14/2008 08:39 AM #
I just built a new home and finally at the decorating stage.The house has a center hall plan. The dining somewhat open on the left and a formal study on the right with french doors.I have a dining room that receives southern exposure.Because of this I am having alot of trouble with my reds. My furniture is dark cherry with warm orangy/gold undertones. It is Willett wildwood collection with rare ladder back chairs. So they are somewhat antique and have a formal country look. I also have an extensive silver collection that I would like to pop against the wall color. The dining room has a wide chair rail painted white like all trim in house.I have red oak gunstock 5’ plank hardwood floors throughout.I am also thinking of adding faux wainscotting. The builder used a color similar to filburt in all other areas. What red will work with this look? What color would look good in study across from DR? What finish do you reccomend?
Thankyou, Traci Paine— traci paine 11/18/2008 09:18 AM #
Sorry Just realized I typed the word recommend wrong.
Traci Paine
— traci paine 11/18/2008 09:22 AM #
Tracy:
No worries about spelling…bloggin’ is kind to misspellings and grammar, especially mine! You say you are having a hard time with reds…what do you mean? Until I hear back, try a red that goes with the bright feel of the room. Darker reds might feel too heavy? How about devinegreen: Toucan, Devine Sangria, Devine Toile’ or Devine BonVivant? Have you chosen your “perfect skin color yet”? The one you can use on ceilings and rooms that will not have accent colors?
See How To Use Our Paint Palettes. I say Devine Powder Finish is perfect for that worldly antique “look” of your dining room set.
— gretchen Schauffler 11/18/2008 12:55 PM #
Gretchen,
I am having a hard time because some reds it seems are too burgandyish which is causing a clash with my furniture.Like you said ‘too heavy’.I guess I am just alittle confused as to go with a warmer or cooler red? Yah I say alittle well truth be told this is keeping me up at night.I do want red, although I had green in my last dining room with this same furniture. I liked it but time for a change. I’ll check out ‘the perfect skin color’ and the suggested colors.
Thanks so much!
— traci paine 11/18/2008 01:33 PM #
Traci:
That’s what I thought. What about spicier reds like Devine Spice, Devine Ginger, devinegreen: Orangutan, Sarsaparilla, or Lobster? Try my red suggestions, you will be shocked…
— gretchen Schauffler 11/18/2008 03:10 PM #
Hi again,
I like the idea of alittle more spicier brighter red. I think it will work with the very warm tones in my furniture. You may not want to post this but I was wondering what do you think of something like moroccan red by benjamin moore or blazer by farrow & ball? I really dont like BM paints! What colors do you have in your line that may be similar? I cant really tell by looking on the screen. I am dying to try your paints so I hope you can help me once again. Thankyou.
— traci paine 11/19/2008 02:22 PM #
Traci:
Every paint company has several “great” colors. But what sets us apart from each other is our different color approaches. We are philosophically more like F&B. F&B is a “color focused company” with emphasis on historical reproductions of colors. Their paint is European. Devine Color is a “color focused company” with emphasis on nature (natural wood specifically), art (timeless palettes) and cosmetics (a woman’s perspective on how colors work together). Our paint is made with the wisdom of a woman inside every can, to go on like yogurt…flawless application, perfect sheen.
BM is a “paint company” that creates large color spectrums. They manufacture lots of different paint products. Six years after we launched Devine Color, they launched a “consensus” spectrum called Aura. They “borrowed” a lot from Devine Color’s context and marketing. Mimicry is the highest form of flattery, but then margarine is not butter. Because of the nature of our color approach and the standards by which I create them, the warmth and cohesion of our color palettes are truly hard to reproduce. This is also a result of us creating unique paint formulas to deliver the color effect, not the other way around. I would love for you to get our reds Valley Vineyards and Spices Page so you can see the difference yourself. The colors are finger-daubed with real paint over white paper. You can feel the quality and depth of the colors. I always say the proof is in the puddin’.
I would also encourge you to use the palette like I suggest in How to Use our Paint Palettes and let the colors speak for themselves. You may be really surprised at the reds that look good.
— gretchen Schauffler 11/19/2008 05:07 PM #
Gretchen, please view my blog and let me know what color would help tie my things together. The area is tall and feels large. I hope to hire a painter within six months and I have been thinking of painting for about three years. I am fascinated with color. Thank you!
— Connie Brenden 11/21/2008 01:22 AM #
Connie: With your French Country red pillows and your coppery-looking fireplace tile, richer, golden yellows would be in order. Try painting your walls with Devine Ale, Devine Poppy or Devine Organza. Lighter versions to paint would be Devine Maple, Peanut, or devinegreen: Chicken. If you really want to do this right from the get-go and not waste any time getting the wrong color, read How to use our Devine Palettes. Buy our Trend-proof Color Collection. If you use this paint palette the way I suggest the colors will speak to you out loud and show you exactly which ones are the “perfect” ones for your home. You wouldn’t believe how many people say they wish they would have done this step first.
— gretchen Schauffler 11/21/2008 09:26 AM #
My husband want to paint our rom in red or terracota is a good idea is large master room is a suit room.
— maritza gallo 11/23/2008 05:19 PM #
Maritza:
That’s a wonderful idea…
— gretchen Schauffler 11/24/2008 07:26 PM #
Gretchen, thank you for all your advice. I played with trend-proof color collection all weekend. I like peanut and will sample that. I really like organza—in fact I already painted my storage room that color. The artwork looks fantastic next to it but the couch pillow turns orange and it stays true to color with the peanut. I created two more entries from my blog with more paint questions. Thanks!!!
— Connie Brenden 11/24/2008 11:19 PM #
Hi Gretchen,
What red do you think would compliment Devine Moss in my living room? It would be for a slate fireplace wall and my couches are the color of Devine Dusk. I have bought devine spice,cabernet and cafe sprayed color sheets and they are all great looking with the orange in the slate. Thanks again. I am almost done with my house and it is all done in Devine and Awesome! Lisa
— Lisa 11/25/2008 01:23 PM #
Lisa:
You are on the right track. Also try Devine Ginger, devinegreen: Orangutan or Sarsaparilla. With your things, Ginger or Spice are earthy like Moss. Cabernet is a more traditional “jewel” tone like the sofa. They all work in the room. You can also do Devine Spice on the walls and buy “cabernet pillows”.
YOU are welcomed and …please…send us pictures. I just had a homeowner send me her pictures and it is so cool to see them. I plan to make them into a blog so others can see the magic. Your work can speak the language of color to others and impart great confidence!
— gretchen Schauffler 11/26/2008 10:23 AM #
Connie:
Sounds like going through the process with the Trend-Proof palettes confirmed your decision. Any of the colors that you looked at and chose as the “perfect” shirts with your belongings will work. Take a look a Devine Rain, Devine Adieu, or Devine Swell and see how those blues look with the blues and pewter in the room. Take a look at richer, darker variations as well like devinegreen: Shark. I look forward to see the rooms painted in beautiful color.
— gretchen Schauffler 11/26/2008 10:31 AM #