How to Properly Combine the Trend Color Red in Your Home

August 15, 2023, 3:26 pm | Read time: 3 minutes

For a long time, the color red was often avoided in interior design. But that’s changing now—this year, red is making its way into our homes as a trendy color.

Sensual, romantic, energizing, aggressive–the color red evokes a wide range of associations and emotions. The fact that many people automatically and subconsciously associate the hue with danger and alertness has previously led to red being used sparingly in interior design. But that’s changing this year. Red is not only popular in the fashion world but is also trending in interior design.

Red in the Kitchen, Living Room, or Dining Room

Choosing the color red–whether in your home or clothing–makes a statement. The hue stands out, signaling confidence and dynamism. In the home, red is particularly suitable for the living room, dining room, and kitchen. However, despite the trend, it should be avoided in the bedroom, as red is neither calming nor sleep-inducing.

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Combining the Color Red Correctly

The color red has a signaling effect–even in interior design. To tone down this effect or ensure the hue doesn’t become unnecessarily intrusive, it’s important to combine it correctly with other colors and materials.

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For instance, combining red furniture or a red-painted wall with plenty of white highlights the red even more. Beige or brown tones, on the other hand, ground the signal color and make the room feel cozy. Add rustic furniture, and you have an almost Mediterranean look.

For even more coziness, natural materials like sisal, rattan, wood, or leather are particularly effective. Even faux fur can ground and balance the bold red in the room, reducing its alarm effect.

Red in Interior Design for Beginners

If you like trying new things but are still unsure about using red in your home, you can approach it more cautiously. You don’t have to paint all the walls or buy furniture in the trend color right away.

It’s enough to ease into it slowly, perhaps with red pillows or curtains. Small accessories can also make a big impact. Red tones are especially beautiful when used with glass materials. A vase made of red-tinted glass or a glass lampshade can add a lot of coziness and style to your home.

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Red in Interior Design for Advanced Users

Not afraid of color? Especially not red? The bold can try the all-over look. A red wall, a red dresser, and decor and accessories in various shades can be chosen to complement.

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If you choose this, make sure the hue is a warm shade. This minimizes the alarming signal effect and creates a cozy atmosphere.

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