Interior Design
Red Rules: How to Make This Bold Hue Easier to Live With
Incorporating this commanding colour in your home requires some courage, along with professional advice
Red – the colour incites passion, romance… and in some cases, rage (that’s where the expression ‘seeing red’ comes from). So it’s important to know how to use it carefully, if not sparingly, on your interiors.
Hues of red are often used to make a bold, strong statement in home designs. Let’s explore various ways to brandish the colour in our homes.
Kitchen
Increase the visual impact of your kitchen with red lacquer-like countertops. These shiny countertops also add a big dose of glamour. Play around with contrast to achieve an ideal look. Bright red countertops can be matched with dark-toned carpentry, but should be neutralised with a light-coloured flooring.
Increase the visual impact of your kitchen with red lacquer-like countertops. These shiny countertops also add a big dose of glamour. Play around with contrast to achieve an ideal look. Bright red countertops can be matched with dark-toned carpentry, but should be neutralised with a light-coloured flooring.
Accent Wall
Dare to be different? Consider a red accent wall. It can help to anchor an open space or instil some life into an otherwise staid looking living space. It is also a great way to incorporate red into your home without going overboard.
Dare to be different? Consider a red accent wall. It can help to anchor an open space or instil some life into an otherwise staid looking living space. It is also a great way to incorporate red into your home without going overboard.
Furniture
Achieve a more subdued look with the use of red furniture. Red furnishings are a versatile way to add some punch to your living space. Furniture with removable upholstery are a brilliant idea for occasions when you want to change the colour scheme of your room.
Achieve a more subdued look with the use of red furniture. Red furnishings are a versatile way to add some punch to your living space. Furniture with removable upholstery are a brilliant idea for occasions when you want to change the colour scheme of your room.
Bathrooms
The bathroom is a great place to contain the boldness of red as the space is small. Red works best with modern bathroom fixtures. Stick to white and chrome bathroom fixtures and accessories to keep the look crisp and fresh.
The bathroom is a great place to contain the boldness of red as the space is small. Red works best with modern bathroom fixtures. Stick to white and chrome bathroom fixtures and accessories to keep the look crisp and fresh.
Doors
Red doors are a great option if you’re not ready to include the bold colour on the inside of your house. They also often signify good luck for believers in feng shui.
Red doors are a great option if you’re not ready to include the bold colour on the inside of your house. They also often signify good luck for believers in feng shui.
Are you ready to use this spectacular colour in your home?
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