My husband calls what we’ve got going on right now in New York Sam Weather™. I am at my happiest in a light jacket, hot coffee but no gloves, crunching leaves on a long walk. But I digress—that’s not the layering we’re talking about today.

Interior designer Heidi Caillier has seemingly perfected the skill of assembling the right touches so they feel collected over decades, even if she’s about to hand the keys to homeowners for the first time. I’ve admired her style for nearly eight years, since we talked about a project she did in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle. For her Home Front takeover, she digs into the hue that pulls all those thoughtful layers together: red.

—Samantha Weiss-Hills, managing editor

What I’m loving right now: Red in all iterations, whether it’s just a small dose to enliven a room or an allover application. It makes a space feel energetic and always seems to be the final color needed to tie it all together.

Photography by Yuki Sugiura; Styling by Daisy Frost

Photography by Haris Kenjar

How I’d bring it home:

Painting kitchen cabinets (I’m doing this in my San Francisco kitchen!). Keep in mind that they are going to be around for a while, so choose a shade of red that is timeless and classic—nothing too bright or trendy (above left). Look to the past for historical references.
If you’re experimenting with red paint for the first time, start with a smaller space like a pantry or powder room, and do the walls, moldings, and ceiling to get an impactful, enveloping effect.
Red accents on printed throw pillows, quilts, and accessories can easily punch up a room. Don’t be afraid to mix in different tones and prints and create a bit of tension. Burgundy lamps in particular feel rich in the right way.
On an allover pattern in a bedroom. I upholstered mine in a Lisa Fine textile (above right).

My shopping list:

Pro tip: Invest in upholstery—a beautiful burgundy armchair or sofa in velvet or mohair is timeless and complements a lot of different color schemes and materials.

Photography by Heidi Caillier

Courtesy of Nickey Kehoe

What’s the next…

Paint color you expect to see everywhere: Yellow, like Farrow & Ball’s Dayroom Yellow, and I love it.
Material to get its moment: Lacquer. I’m obsessed with this moment.
Trend about to take off: Small-scale mosaic tile patterns—think: Italian (above left).
Trend you hope goes away: Neutral interiors with no personality.
Decor you’re on the hunt for: The perfect mid-century Italian chandelier for our new dining room.
Vintage score of your dreams: I recently found the most stunning antique French ebonized secretaire with inlaid brass.
Pattern you want to play with: Flamestitch.
Design risk you’re taking: A kitchen with hand-painted cabinets in a floral design.
Collection you’re working on: We just launched our sweet collection of lamps (above right) with our friends at Nickey Kehoe—a beautiful matte brown hand-thrown base with a variety of shades in vintage fabrics we sourced from around the world.

Courtesy of PRB Collection

Photography by Heidi Caillier

What’s the last…

Thing you splurged on for your home: Casa Gusto painted frames with vintage mushroom prints inside.
Thing you got for a steal: A beautiful green Murano chandelier from PRB (above left).
Gift you gave: A Bernard candle from Nickey Kehoe.
Post you saved: The latest Rodman Primack project featured in Architectural Digest.
Account you started following: Peter van Cronenburg.
Photo you snapped: My dog sleeping in a sun spot (above right).

I recently did a deep dive into designer Lindye Galloway’s new home brand, Le Maé by Lindye, and noticed so many special details you might miss at first glance. There’s a cabinet with brass-inlay doors and a wood counter stool with a leather slatted back—so good. These are investment pieces for sure, and I get why. For the rest of the month, get 15% off Le Maé by Lindye full-priced items with the code DOMINO15. —Lindsey Mather, digital director