Choosing the Right Red
When deciding which red to use consider the architecture of your home and the mood you want to create.
- Modern styles tend to look best with bright, primary reds.
- Traditional and Victorian looks generally benefit from deeper and more burgundy tones.
- Country styles look great when they incorporate softer, chalkier reds.
Decorating with Red – Where and How to Use It
Red can be used anywhere in a home in a number of different ways.
- Red is known to stimulate the appetite as well as conversation making it ideal for dining room walls. Consider a deep, rich red paired with dark wood furniture for a sophisticated and historic look.
- Because of its passionate nature red can be a great color for romantic bedrooms. That said, it's best not to use a bright, primary red in the bedroom because the tones are very energetic and won't be as restful as you might want.
- Even a small amount of red can add a burst of energy to a room, so if you're a little shy try adding something small like a vase, throw pillow or picture frame, or even a bouquet of red flowers.
- Red works great as an accent color, particularly in a simple black and white color scheme.
- A traditional oriental or Persian rug with a good amount of red in it is a classic way to bring red into a room without it being overwhelming.
- Red and white toile is charming and adds a feminine and historic element to a space.
Red Color Combinations
Red looks great when paired with a variety of other colors. Some of the more popular colors to pair with red include:
- White
- Yellow
- Blue
- Black
- Orange
- Pink
- Violet
- Green
- Gold
Remember when you're decorating with red that it's a vibrant and powerful color. It's a statement color and should be treated as such. Be confident and have fun with it.