Red is undoubtedly one of the most popular colors because it is readily associated with love, passion, romance, warmth. Because of these very positive characteristics, the color red is also welcome in the world of decoration. Do you find red to your liking?
With yellow and blue, red is one of the three primary colors, that is to say one of the three colors which is not the result of a mixture of other colors. Different shades of red are created by adding yellow, blue or white. A shade of red that turns orange radiates more warmth than pure red and creates a cheerful atmosphere. The higher the proportion of yellow, the less “aggressive” the red. Purple, a mixture of blue and red, gives the room a festive note. The more the purple tends towards blue, the more soothing the color. White takes away its power from red and turns it into a delicate pink. Red therefore has a wide range of shades, ranging from coral red to dark vermilion or brick red. One of the most unique red tones is bright red. It exudes extravagance and luxury.
What is the symbolism of the color red?
Red evokes self-confidence, dynamism, warmth, passion, joie de vivre, but also drama and danger. Depending on the intensity of the color, it has a warm effect, but it can also be oppressive or aggressive. The color red is also said to have an appetite stimulating effect and boost the metabolism, so this is the color to go for in your dining room. And of course in the kitchen! Have you ever noticed that red is a popular color in restaurants?
A red wall in your living room looks wonderfully simple, provided the room is of a certain size. Because watch out! Red on an entire section of the wall visually diminishes the room, making it seem smaller. Instead of painting an entire wall red, in such cases it is better to choose to paint a wide strip of color red. In the bedroom, you can also dare to go red. Even if it is a room where you rest, recuperate and relax. But in this case, choose only a few red accessories. So red, a difficult color to handle if ever there was one, is to be preferred in living rooms. It is therefore better to avoid the bathroom and the bedroom, which are traditionally rooms dedicated to relaxation, calm and softness.
Combine red with other colors
Match red and white
The combination of red and white with light wood is characteristic of the Scandinavian country house style. Together they provide radiant cosiness in the room. It’s also the perfect Christmas pairing.
Combine red and pink
The combination of red and pink may seem kitschy at first, but it’s actually a harmonious color combination. Pink, the muted variant of red, takes the seriousness out of red and creates cheerfulness in the room. It’s bold, the combination of different pink and red tones, but it’s gorgeous. You have to dare: vases and flasks, bowls and bottles all nicely arranged on a shelf. These pink and red items work really well together.
Combine red and black
With red and black you can achieve a modern look, which at the same time is reminiscent of the Asian way of life with a few selected elements.
Combine red and gold
Adding precious gold or brass to the red color gives it a majestic look. So if you like it chic and elegant, this color duo is perfect for you.
Match red and blue
If you combine light turquoise tones and light red, this guarantees spring freshness.
Make sure that when using more than two colors, one color always dominates. Because when all the colors compete, it can quickly seem too busy.
Match red and green
Green is the complementary color of red, and the two bring luminosity to each other. If you use them in lower color shades, you can achieve very successful effects.
Match red and yellow
The yellow wall paint exudes positive energy and brings sunshine into the room. That’s why she was so popular for years. Although the color is undoubtedly part of the Mediterranean interior design style, this red and yellow combination is considered old fashioned. Today, yellow is used more subdued or just as a point accent as a bright detail in the interior. It creates a touch of freshness that blends perfectly with the color red.
Match red and red
Who says different shades of red can’t be combined? Paint a wall red then install a low sideboard or a row of furniture in front of it, also red. The two go well together since the colors of each of the elements come from the same family. All you have to do is slip here and there accessories in green and yellow (never more than three colors). These will then give the red a real contrast.