Seeing Red? Here Are the Best Colors to Pair It With at Home
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- 23 Jun 2022
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Decorating with red is a real power move. Even at its most muted, red is one of those shades that can't help but make a dominant statement. And we love it for that! But that doesn't mean it always needs a neutral partner—in fact, some of our favorite designers make a strong case for pairing red with everything from purple to turquoise and even green. (And no, it won't look like Christmas!) Read on to see some color combos that'll leave you totally inspired, and to learn what colors go with red.
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Deep Clay Red + Moss Green + Florals
Deep red walls with clay undertones give this bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier a regal look and feel. The springy green sconce and white sheets brighten things up while the romantic floral print throw pillow ties them together.
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Cyan + True Red
Brown chose Pratt & Lambert's Vivid Blue for the walls of a guest room where a torn-up rug revealed charmingly worn red floors.
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Black + White + Gray + Red
This Nick Olsen-designed Manhattan apartment is a master class in red. First up: the foyer, where black, white and gray marble floors lend graphic appeal to the lipstick-red lacquered walls and ceiling.
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Charcoal
Andrew Flesher's moody charcoal library gets an injection of color via a red-orange sofa and chartreuse chair.
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Mustard + Gold + Muted Red
Designer Robin Henry opted for high-gloss mustard yellow walls in this entryway to give the antiques a modern, unexpected twist. Natural light was limited, so they needed to lighten things up, and this sunny shade was just the remedy. Read More...
