I like it. The only thing that bugs me is the table fabric puddling way too much.

Yes, I agree, mimipadv. I'd always be catching my feet in that, or stepping on it.

Is the stack of fabrics on the chair a decor item or just happenstance?

Yep, that's layering alright

That room would be an obstacle course for me.

Ok, I'm gonna ask the perennially unpopular question ( no, not dusting) but what does one do in this room? Cocktail parties or such?

In general, I do like it as it's planned out.

Layering with a vengeance lol.

I don't really like Red Rooms, but I like that, especially with that daybed nook (?) off to the left.

But I think I'd have to remove the valance and a few chairs, restrain/de-pouf the table skirt a tad, and replace some of those curious gentlemen with uncurious dogs or horses!

No. Am getting a headache just looking at the picture. Actually, I'd have to excuse myself and leave, as being in that space for any length of time would be impossible for me. And absolutely for my sweet DGS, who has Sensory Perception Disorder.

I was going to ask about the stack of fabric samples on the chair as well, I was wondering what was going to be layered next.

I'm getting a stuffy head just thinking about the dust. Achoo.

I was just reading Joni Webb's recent Cote de Texas blog post, and she has roundup of just arrived design books, one of which is Michelle Nussbaumer's "Wanderlust". Not only is her Dallas house (above) very red, but so is her Swiss chalet. Wowza!

It looks like a fancy gift shop. The extra stock is hidden under the table.

I love it! I don't want to live in it, but I would love to visit.

Just looking at all those folds of fabric makes my nose twitch.

Love the photographer's sense of humor, framing the balding gentleman in the curves of the antlers chandelier.

It's busy and too red, with no good art or ceramics to hold my interest.

My allergies are increasing just looking at it. Plus, for me, it's definitely sensory overload. Toned down a bit, I might admire it---but it would never be in my house.

So ... my place is not cluttered, it's layered?

Lending new meaning to, "Uh-oh, Mom is redecorating...AGAIN!!!!

nutsaboutplants

Where do you find these gems, Jim?! Love your choice of pics and captions. "Better to see you with" stands out.

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Actually, this one came from the previously mentioned Cote De Tx blog.

Others I find on Tumblr or just googling

ETA - I love that she marches to the tune of her own drummer....

Another view of OP room

I saw this room earlier but didn't comment. I quite like it but I'm often attracted to over-the-top rooms that I personally am too chicken to do. I see rooms like this and I think "Life's too short! I want a room like this!" and then my reality is, "Oh, no, I couldn't pull that off..."

My blood pressure is rising with each new picture!

Fun to visit, wouldn't want to live there.

The puddling would provide endless enjoyment for my cat. But the fabric probably would not survive. It's not really me, but the person who could pull this off is worth getting to know over coffee or tea and crumpets.

I agree with d_gw......it looks like a decorator's/designers showroom or retail shop.