Red color in the home interior: combinations, photos

Regardless of belief in the psychological impact of different colors on a person and adherence to the philosophy of Feng Shui, it is difficult not to agree that shades of red are among the most powerful. They set the mood and attract the eye. The dynamic red color in the interior largely depends on the chosen style and finishing materials. It is also influenced by other colors: the right color combinations will help you find the most suitable combination for different types of rooms, from the living room to the bedroom.

Shades

Red color is very diverse:

• muted natural shades of fallen leaves;
• natural bright colors – poppy, berry;
• deep rich – ruby, wine;
• catchy, slightly futuristic, attracting and holding attention.

But when designing, you cannot separate the color from the texture of the materials that will be used. There are styles that will require glossy surfaces (plastic, leather, enamel, varnish) to enhance the brightness.

More natural shades in combination with natural wood, a calm neutral background (for example, cream) - a coordinated interior without intrusiveness, but memorable and effective. Terracotta and brick tones will coexist in different styles; they are quite natural, with the right companions, they are appropriate in all rooms of the house.

Cheerful shades (mostly berry, coral) are perfect for accessories. Even the ornament will not make the interior colorful and chaotic if you adhere to moderation and create a good, soft background.

Modern interiors are not afraid of bright colors and red is combined not only with neutral colors. Deep shades used for the main surfaces (walls) can add excessive drama, refer to oriental style, historical classics.

Relevant. A dosed amount of gold and glass will enhance the overall effect of the expressiveness of red shades.

Gray bedroom decor

Let's pay attention to detail. Let’s dilute the gray palette with calm pastel tones; it harmonizes perfectly with them. Let's add milky, mint, soft pink, sky blue shades. Accessories - made of natural wood or stone. Of course, a mirror can be a wonderful decor, which will enlarge the space and create interesting optical effects. Bright decorative pillows made of iridescent fabrics; silver decor looks luxurious against the background of glossy furniture textures.

Design features

It is worth considering in advance how much red color will be acceptable in each specific interior:

• If the total area of ​​the apartment is small, then the space-reducing red color is used in the details. Large objects such as a closet, a soft area, and basic surfaces are decorated in neutral, mostly light colors. The total proportion of red should not exceed 30%.
• When there is no feeling of confidence that the prevailing red color is suitable for decorating a room in the house, and for a long period, then it is used only where a little time is spent - the bathroom, the hallway.
• The strong red color should be distributed evenly, for example, echoing patterns and ornaments, so you will have to spend time selecting textiles, furniture upholstery, wallpaper, and designer items.
• When the room has constant natural shading, they refuse to decorate large surfaces in rich colors.

If the color red does not play a leading role in the design, then the table will help you decide on those options that will not greatly affect the budget when replacing.

From love to hate: the psychology of red

Red is the most emotional, sensual and passionate in the color palette. It is justifiably associated with strength, pressure, energy, power.

Red color is leadership, self-confidence, determination, readiness to act. It is not surprising that kings and queens wore red robes, even those who perform in red uniforms often become champions, and movie stars walk along the red carpet to receive awards...

Psychologists are confident that this expressive color mobilizes, increases productivity and endurance. And doctors add: red increases the heart rate, stimulates the production of adrenaline and even increases body temperature.

If a person chooses clothes and accessories of this color, it means that his actions are guided, to a greater extent, not by cold calculation, but by passion and emotions.

But there is a downside to the “red” medal. Intense red is also a sign of danger (just remember the light of a traffic light), anxiety, and aggression.

This color is so strong that it can symbolize both ardent love and frenzied hatred; This is a flame that can not only warm, but also burn. Obviously, this is why reserved, non-conflict, timid people do not like provocative red. Although this color can help such natures: activate them at the right moment, spur them on, push them to take action.

Living room - a luxury for all times

For the main, front room in the house, a certain boldness or, on the contrary, a verified, sophisticated sophistication is quite permissible, which is easily achieved by introducing red color into the interior of the living room. The furniture will attract attention, and the red walls are a serious statement of interior chic.

What design techniques are in demand lately:

• Modern style with a black and white base - cool colors for the largest piece of furniture - the sofa.
• Replacing the previous combination of black with gray is an interesting alternative, with the addition of fashionable steel elements.
• A beautiful solution would be a combination of muted red with white and beige. It will add a retro touch if supported with details.
• A calm but memorable classic is two-color walls, for example, snow-white and wine.
• A stylized (or even real) fireplace portal will inspire family evenings.
• Wood can have a reddish tint, adding status to the interior - cherry, alder from more budget ones. Designers advise not to limit yourself to finding one ideal combination among textures and textures, but to use a complex approach that gives volume to the room.

Bathroom Additions

In terms of practical use of the bathroom, you should remember about lighting, which can turn even a large and spacious room into a modest restroom.

When using red and black, lighting plays a significant role, as it will prevent darkness from reigning in an already darkened room.

Like any bathroom, a red bathroom requires care and regular cleaning. Red color cannot be classified as easily soiled, therefore, it can be used on the floor. In case of mold islands, use special means to remove it.

Kitchen – fashionable and diverse

When decorating a kitchen, bright red color is one of the popular solutions. But it is worth considering such a psychological effect: it increases appetite in direct proportion to the desire to create culinary masterpieces.

Very often, large steel-colored household appliances prompt the decision to decorate the kitchen “red + gray.” Most often, the headsets are made in modern minimalism with a certain amount of current industrial chic. Materials that contribute to this:

• glossy facades;
• colored plastic;
• fake diamond;
• metal elements.

Another fairly common option is a red set with the addition of white. Suitable for those who value aesthetic appearance, conciseness, and order. With red it is easy to create coziness in the kitchen-dining room, using it as an additional color rather than a basic one.

Manufacturers of household kitchen appliances are constantly offering new items in bold, clean colors. This trend strongly extends to the color red - as an attractive, rather exclusive alternative to the boring ones. And such courage is appropriate in both large and small kitchens. A red refrigerator becomes an interesting item with character in a studio apartment, making a positive statement about the owner.

Parts and accessories

Red and gray need detailing to make the interior lively and dynamic.

But at the same time, they don’t like being overloaded with details, because then the elegance and harmony of this unique color combination is lost.

Neat, unobtrusive detailing, as in the next photo, is the best option. Red objects alternate with gray and white - the result is both dynamic and harmonious.

Bedroom – calm and cozy

Psychologists do not recommend using this color as the dominant color for the recreation area. But you shouldn’t completely ignore it - how an additional color can increase sensuality, add intimacy and intimacy.

The moderation of red will allow you to create a bedroom in various styles - from adapted Japanese to fashionable urban or glamorous. An accent wall as a decorative technique, relevant for the bedroom, may well be colored if it is located behind the head of the bed.

In addition to the fashionable component of bedroom design, tactile sensations are important. The rest room should not have excessive artificial gloss. Diverse textures and matte finishing materials will make the bedroom truly cozy:

• velor headboard, small furniture (ottoman, armchair);
• silk bed linen;
• fur, “fluffy” details.

In any room, the determining criterion is not only the amount of red, but the colors that complement it.

Lighting

Light sources with direct, bright lighting are not very consonant with the resting place. However, dim light can make a red bedroom seem like an ominous, unsettling place. Therefore, it is necessary, firstly, to use several types of lamps, and secondly, to make them adjustable.

An interesting effect is obtained if color accents are enhanced by decorative lighting. This way you can decorate a bright wall or structure at the head of the bed.

Various light sources for zoning a bedroom Source i.pinimg.com

If the ceiling is colored, the LED “starry sky” will look beautiful on it. But it’s better not to get carried away with a bright ceiling - for such an original bedroom it can be too much.

Screen lighting will help make the room taller. It can also be used to create a color effect.

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The easiest way to turn a bright room into a romantic corner is to use a shadow lantern, which will cast wine-crimson reflections on the walls.

Mysterious reflections on the walls Source cs2.livemaster.ru

Freshness of red and white interior

This is a very noticeable combination, interesting, life-affirming and special in every style:

• checkered – country, English;
• patchwork ornament - rustic;
• linear drawing - Japanese;
• abstraction - modern.

Looks beautiful in a patterned design. But if you are not satisfied with any floral and plant patterns or ornaments, and you want to see the surrounding objects as monochromatic, then decide in advance which piece of furniture will be red. On a snow-white background, small decorative items can get lost, but a console or a sofa can become central figures.

Relevant. With the same amount of red and white in one interior, the first will dominate, visually occupying more space.

If in such a two-color interior you leave the walls behind red, this will require white:

• interesting furniture design;
• cornices, baseboards of the correct height;
• increased demand for the beauty of the door leaf;
• stylish design of wall planes - mat frames with black and white photographs.

Such a solution will be definitely memorable and appropriate for the living room and dining area. White color is absolutely incapable of reducing the dynamism of red, but there is an excellent candidate for its replacement - beige.

Furniture for a gray bedroom

What should go in a gray bedroom? The bed, of course. She gets special attention. Against the background of gray walls, a bed with a high quilted headboard will look elegant. Let's place gray bedside tables near the bed - they will add aristocracy. If you need a cabinet, then let it be glossy with a pearl tint - this will make the interior original. If the bedroom is dominated by dark shades of gray, then the furniture should be light. Brown or black furniture will look very impressive against the background of light walls. Soft watercolor shades of furniture will visually expand the room.

In a bedroom designed in cold gray tones, it would be quite appropriate to use large luxurious pieces of furniture. A large original bed and a massive chest of drawers, even without additional decor, will make the bedroom attractive and complete. The color of the furniture, of course, should be different from the color of the walls.

Red and beige: harmony is nearby

Beige shades give the interior softness, comfort, and tranquility, and therefore are still in demand, although they are not fashionable favorites. A certain versatility is achieved thanks to various gradations in color temperature:

• sandy, straw with a yellowish tint;
• light coffee; grayish-sand, close to khaki;
• with the addition of gray, making the original color as neutral as possible.

Red in the interior of such a room is a splash of color with a slight tonic effect. And if it’s quite easy to choose shades based on personal preferences, then you need to be more careful with the quantity so that the room doesn’t turn from “beige with interesting red details” into something flashy.

What methods are used to make the duet appear in the best light:

• Some interior photos confidently demonstrate a combination of two shades of red, but of different densities - wine and scarlet.
• Adding to the red dominant accent color in the interior one more, in small quantities: the most logical is green, as well as bright yellow and pale blue.
• White color will deprive the room of static, enhancing the overall brightness.
• Black monochrome or dark brown with micro accents (photo frames, fine lines, pattern).
• Floral motifs on textiles in a retro spirit or modern geometric, more dynamic ones - the red-beige combination can pleasantly surprise.

Selection of additional colors and combinations

Let's return to the question of the self-sufficiency of the combination. I think you know very well that when combining red and gray in clothes, it is very difficult to choose additional colors - only different shades of gray, black and white are suitable. Occasionally, turquoise, dark greens or yellow look good. But in general it is much easier to choose achromatic accessories.

The same goes for the interior. Red and gray love to play first fiddle and protest when they find themselves next to chromatic colors, especially if they are from a different color palette.

The photo above is a good example. Saturated deep gray, the same crimson (chairs) and pure red (coral on the table) do not in any way fit with a picture in autumn tones.

If the gray is light, then good accent colors are yellow and brown, as in the photo above. Yellow adds energy to the interior and goes well with red, while brown is an excellent complement to gray. The key is to choose accent colors that complement both your shade of gray and your shade of red.

Red and cheerful yellow (orange)

Such an invigorating combination in a northern location is a good choice, since associations with the sun will disperse dullness in the most natural way in the summer. On the color wheel, two colors are adjacent, but in order to create a harmonious combination, to find them regularly, you will have to try:

• Vanilla yellow and raspberry are a bold, modern combination.
• Orange is the main color, and red acts as local accents.
• White, creamy shades will lower the tonic level.
• Gold instead of yellow is a respectable interior, where pomp is balanced by achromatic colors.
• Use with caution in children, despite its positive nature and apparent obviousness.
• The lemon-black color scheme will contrast with large red objects.
• The current version of yellow is mustard, in harmony with coral.

Rare combinations: red and blue (turquoise)

The combination of red, as a warm color, with cool blue and indigo shades is not very popular precisely because of the different color temperature, the opposite of being on the color wheel. But if you take shades with a cold undertone - raspberry, “cardinal”, and introduce them as small accents, then a room with a blue base will sparkle with “new” colors.

A harmonious way to combine these colors in one room is to use both as accent colors. The following styles perfectly convey the mood:

• marine - blue-red recognizable combination with white;
• retro – bright blue and rich scarlet, complemented by black and white monochrome;
• country – dusty bluish shades and several variations of red;
• loft - a brick wall, the most natural possible, and blue textiles, for example, a rug, an interior art object that sets the character.

The most unobtrusive combination possible is suitable for a children's room, bedroom, kitchen. Adding greenery to the interior of the room is quite appropriate, as well as other bright micro-accents (yellow, lilac).

Fashionable turquoise, as a bright dominant, will get along quite well with a calm red color, close to coral, especially if both are used sparingly, based on an achromatic base. These could be chairs, sofa cushions, chests of drawers. But rich blue (indigo) in this combination makes the design too eclectic, more suitable for creative people. This is one of the most controversial combinations, and even the perfect selection of shades is not a guarantee that you will like the interior for a long time.

Choosing curtains for a gray bedroom

The selection of textiles for a gray bedroom should be as impeccable as everything else. If the room faces the sunny side and you decorate it in cool tones of gray, then white curtains will look best here. But this is not the only option. Curtains the color of wet sand would also look good here. In the warm tone of the interior, sand-colored curtains with a golden tint will look great.

Green curtains are good in both cold and warm colors, lighter shades for cool ones, thicker shades for warm ones. Blue curtains, plain or patterned, will also create a calm, peaceful atmosphere in the bedroom.

You can also hang red curtains in a gray room. If the walls have a warm gray palette, then scarlet or brick-colored curtains will look very advantageous. For cool tones, choose cherry and raspberry shades of red.

However, gray curtains that are slightly different from the color of the walls are also quite acceptable. Choose natural fabrics - satin, silk, velvet. To create a spectacular accent, use crystal beads and lurex tiebacks as curtain decoration.

And a few more recommendations for choosing curtains:

• If the wallpaper is textured, with patterns, we make the curtains plain and better without draperies
• If there are several colors on the walls, we make curtains in the color that has the most, that is, in the base color
• You can hang curtains with a three-dimensional pattern on plain wallpaper.

And many more nuances must be taken into account when choosing curtains, which we will not dwell on here. It's time to talk about lighting.

Red and Green: Association Game

Most ready-made palettes with these two colors are natural, embodying nature. For a calm, soft combination:

• Noble marsh, rich light green, fashionable shade of young greenery.
• Pure scarlet, burgundy with hints of brown.
• For a cold palette: contrasting colors will be dark, extremely close to black (purple, blueberry), creamy white with a bluish base.
• For a warm palette: dark brown and a lot of diluted light yellow, vanilla. Peach and orange are a spectacular addition.

Together, “red + green” set a certain mood and require implementation in decor and decoration: floral and plant patterns, berries, bouquets of flowers, autumn palette. Different color saturations, the addition of wood, and stencil elements will allow you to embody a country style for the bedroom and dining room.

Important. Lighting greatly affects the red-green tandem, sometimes not in the best way - preliminary colors and fabric samples will help.

Too pure, not muted colors - for a youth environment, as this is a rather rich combination. They also avoid overly obvious implementations - for example, photo wallpapers with poppies, tulips. Macro photography can quickly become boring, and in small rooms it can look depressing, despite the life-affirming palette.

Red and brown – noble chic

The classic solid combination of red and brown is still used to decorate an office or library. This noble harmony is found in many historical styles, complemented by gilding, natural wood, and leather.

Some designers were able to rethink it in a more modern way. And the first thing you need to consider when betting on this duet is the darkness of the room. Additional lighting sources will not hurt - from sconces with beautiful lampshades that provide diffused light, to spot lighting for wall decor and paintings.

One of the varieties of brown is chocolate, with which you can get beautiful combinations. Lovers of dark wood, wenge for flooring and furniture should take a closer look at brick-red, terracotta, and other warm shades.

There are several rules for error-free design:

• one shade of red;
• light yellow, vanilla companions;
• a lot of glass elements.

Relevant. Red-brown shades of a floor carpet with an ornament are a win-win solution for many interiors, luxurious, but not pretentious.

Rich living room

Remember that it is in this room that guests and all family members always gather. Therefore, if you know for sure that one of them does not perceive this color, then you should not abuse it. After all, everyone should be comfortable. In this case, make bright accents - curtains, carpet, pillows on the sofa or chair. A fireplace will complement such a rich interior well. And if your living room is spacious and has large windows, then wine-colored furniture or walls will look truly luxurious.

Remember the successful combination of natural textures with this color. Wooden floors will perfectly complement red curtains, and furniture with wooden legs and armrests will be upholstered in terracotta velor. Add a pair of gilded candlesticks and a floor lamp on a long brass leg, and you will have a noble, classic interior. Red elements would also be appropriate for an interior designed in a high-tech style. If you manage to maintain the optimal balance of red, then your living room will charge everyone with vital energy and positivity.

Red and pink: the right to exist

Unlike brown, pairing with pink is an ambiguous combination. With the abundance of these two self-sufficient flowers, rapid fatigue is possible. They can cause strong dissonance, and it is not surprising that photos of such interiors often become anti-examples of what not to do.

How to get rid of “puppetry”, excessive immaturity? This color combination will in any case be considered exotic, but it is quite possible to get away from stereotypes about being purely feminine:

• The red-pink color scheme, complemented by gold, is a typical oriental interior.
• Complex patterning, including for metal (Moroccan and other ethnic styles).
• Adding a third companion - lilac, sky, yellow for micro-accents.
• Strict lines, conciseness, a touch of minimalism, simple forms of furniture.
• Dark pink (fuchsia, purple) against the background of burgundy - muted, as if powdered side surfaces.
• A moderate proportion of decor with character that sets a positive mood, only a few antique items that do not lead to a feeling of “museum-ness.”

Red and gray: next level

This combination is quite hackneyed. Surely, everyone has seen posters with English themes (buses, telephone booths). To move away from templates and take the budget to a new level, you should:

• Use a bold combination: gray with a bluish tint and crimson.
• Complement the main red accents with yellow and orange.
• The main gray should be different - for example, light walls and a dark (close to graphite) sofa.
• Matte, muted shades of red will add sophistication to the interior.
• Different textures - for example, gray stone, trendy concrete and laminated surface.
• Natural light wood (floor, furniture legs), mirrors, silver metal will refresh the interior, making it more interesting.

Too much dark gray combined with scarlet tones can create a depressing impression, especially if it is a living room. But the bathroom will turn out very elegant. They will straighten out the situation even in a small space:

• a logical large amount of white (standard plumbing);
• silvery shiny components (like a heated towel rail);
• mirror surfaces.

Bright hues

In general, the darker the gray color in the combination, the more difficult it is to choose accent colors. With light shades of gray things go much easier.

Orange and green are good accent colors if they have a rough, soft, “warm” texture. They are not suitable for glossy and pearlescent textures of gray and red. And with soft orange and coral orange can even be used for the background:

The photo above is a wonderful example of thoughtful color selection. Red and gray are dusty, very elegant, they cannot be called deep in the full sense of the word, but they are not flat either, they have shimmer. And look how well they complement the equally elegant dusty blue. And soft lilac gives the interior freshness.

However, such filigree work in selecting colors is only possible with a good designer, who also has access to ordering the most expensive materials. But for an amateur, the combination of red and gray with blue or lilac can be difficult.

Red and black: dark contrast

Even if gray does not always make the interior feel comfortable and suitable for permanent residence, then black is the champion in depressiveness. Especially:

• small room;
• the ceiling is not white;
• insufficiently thought out lighting;
• lack of a clear stylistic position.

Adding snow-white as a way to “dilute” the interior sometimes doesn’t work. You can achieve the opposite effect only by increasing the contrast, turning the interior into a Gothic one. If such a task is not set, then others are added to soften the categorical design: pastel, light gray.

Natural greenery, metallic surfaces, forging, wood, interesting and appropriate objects (piano, fireplace) can smooth out excessive harshness. Black and white interiors, despite the lack of novelty, do not lose their leading position in demand. Emphasizing red as an accent is an option for confident owners who love clarity and structure.

All the presented photos demonstrate a variety of cold and warm tones, and it is important to find “yours.” Individuality is an integral part of a successful project, but it is most evident in the decor. This is a good way to create red interiors not only in the rooms where you are awake, but also as a cohesive color for the entire home.