Decorating with Red

Red is a fantastic colour to use in an interior design if you want to give your house a bold makeover. Deep, vibrant reds are dramatic and intense, and can add a touch of sophistication to a room.

Here are some ideas for including red in a room:

If you’re feeling tentative about using such a vivid colour, try out a few key accents in a room, which will pep up a space without overwhelming it.

Using smaller, interchangeable elements, such as vases, cushions, and ornaments, is a good starting point and means you can swap them around regularly for a subtle refresh.

Take inspiration from the dining room pictured, which boasts a collection of beautiful red chairs, for a more permanent, chic look.

Be inventive with your accents to showcase key features and interesting areas of your house.

These can include unusual alcoves or framing with red - take a look at the second home, which has standout recessed shelves, which really contrast with the objects on display.

For a more daring option, feature walls are a fantastic way to inject red into your home, especially when combined with textures or patterns. Take a look at some of our red wallpapers for inspiration here.

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