9 tips for using red in the interior + photo

Many of us love bright colors and are charged with energy and a positive mood for the whole day, waking up in a room whose walls are painted in saturated colors. But what about the most difficult from flowers - red? Are you ready to use this color for interior decoration in your own apartment? If so, you need to know with what shades it combined most profitable and how not to turn the room into a concentration of aggression and irritability, which it is capable of causing in the presence of large quantities. We learn how to use red color in the interior correctly.

1. Red is the king of flowers

Each color carries a specific influence on the the psyche person, his emotional state and mood. Color selection for interior decoration - this is very responsible task which affects the overall atmosphere as a result. Red color is the very first in the spectrum and symbolizes fire, danger, passion, love, leadership and determination. This is a very impulsive, straightforward and active color. It can turn out to be very pressing on a person if the above properties in everyday life are not characteristic of him at all. Only a very strong person who possesses leadership and strong-willed character is able to withstand the whole day in the red room. The rest, instead of an active and passionate person, risk becoming an aggressive and irritable person. Recently, very often practiced color therapy. Red and its shades can bring a person out of depression, cure anemia or liver disease. Many designers simply adore it and actively use it for decoration of any premises. If you skillfully combine it with various, calmer shades, then you will get a very cozy and warm interior in which you will feel comfortable. It must be borne in mind that much depends on the material. For example, fabric, plastic, or paint will have a more pronounced effect than brick, tile or clay products. Their shade is deeper and not so active due to this.

It is not recommended to paint the walls small room in shades of red since it is visually narrows the space. Using various combinations, you can convey the atmosphere of different countries in your apartment. For example, dark red fabrics will help create the mood of romantic Italy, and a floral ornament located on such a background will remind of Chinese culture.

2. Optimal color combinations

Most good decision will use shades of red as an accent in combination with other, neutral colors. Consider the most successful and common combinations:

• Red + white. It is a mistake to think that such an interior will be boring and monotonous. On the contrary, such a combination will be win-win option for registration living room or dining room. The charm of this tandem lies in the fact that it does not need to use additional shades to give emphasis. To give a larger speakers You can use smooth transitions from dark to light tones. Also possible combine plain surfaces with patterned.However, it is necessary to observe proportions and give explicit preference to only one type of surface, and use the second only as an accent. The dining room patterns may have upholstery chairs or kitchen towels that serve as decor. Living room interior made in red colors, complement the large floor vases with ornament or sofa cushions. Walls and textiles for window decoration better to choose plain. There are two options for using such a color combination, in which the base can be either one or the other color. Equipment “White on red” implies the use of red as the main color. Do not be afraid, such an interior will not be aggressive or defiant. Secret lies in the balancing effect of white, which neutralizes all the negative sides. The room will be cozy and very warm. Opposite technique - "Red on white" involves using only a small number of shades of this vibrant color to give an accent. Such an interior will be very vibrant and contrasting. Absolutely any person, despite his personal qualities, will feel calm in such a room, without experiencing discomfort.
• Red + beige also is self-contained combination not needing support in complementary colors. Moreover, a poorly selected third shade can significantly spoil the overall picture. Most harmoniously such shades of beige as sand, straw or earth will look. And any shade of red will suit any, both wine or burgundy, and raspberry. If beige is chosen as the leading color, then the interior will be soft and soothing. It is optimal to use this option for bedroom decoration in retro style. But at the same time, both shades should be slightly muffled. It goes well with light walls or furniture. brickwork red with shades of brown. This will enliven the neutral interior and make it more dynamic. Top secret of this union is the mandatory use of several shades of beige. For example, sand walls combined with straw-colored floors, plus several pieces of furniture made in any of the shades of red, and your interior will never be boring and monotonous.
• Red + blue - highly a rare combination which is almost never found in modern apartments. If you want to make your apartment extraordinary, then this is exactly what you need. This song is considered unreadable in principle, because red is flame, and blue is ice. And as you know, it is not customary to combine cold shades with warm ones. But many designers neglect this fact and achieve simply impressive results. For a successful outcome, the first thing to do is decide whether your room will be warm or cold. Accordingly, in the first case, the leading color will be red, and in the latter - blue. Now it should be right determine the proportions. We recommend adding white color and use it in most. Using muted shades you can even design kids room. In this case, there should be a minimum of red. Otherwise, he will have an exciting effect on the psyche of the child, and he will be restless and very active. Also, such a combination will successfully complement marine interior. If you want something more intense, then use turquoise. Having diluted it with several items of coral color, you will get a comfortable interior that will help to raise the mood and symbolize luxury and prosperity.
• Red + green also not the most common combination, although quite interesting. Many are afraid of this combination and still do not dare to apply it. But pay attention to the color of your favorite berries - raspberries, strawberries, cherries or watermelon.Indeed, it is precisely such a combination of colors that they all repeat, and this does not seem out of place at all. Hence, it is only necessary to withstand proportions. As in the previous version, it is recommended to use white or beige color as the main one. Shades are better to choose muted tones. For a warmer interior, use beige as the primary, red as the optional, and green as a tint color. The pleasant freshness of green shades will revive the interior and make its warmth more moderate. For colder surroundings, choose white as your primary, and shades of green as your secondary. Do not make one shade more noticeable, and the other more pale. Both of these colors should have the same key.
• Red + brown is very harmonious combination due to the fact that brown is not far from red in the spectral line. In addition, it is part of dark brown shades. Brown is a restrained, calm and mundane color, which is ideal for decorating a living room or work area, as well as spacious hallway. Supplemented with shades of red in small quantities, such an interior will noticeably change, become more noble and solid. When living room decoration it is better to take white as a basis, then the interior will not be so bright and flashy. Burgundy in combination with dark brown will resemble austere English apartments, and gold shades will give the luxury inherent in the Victorian era. In general, red very well complements natural brown shades, that is, a real tree. And only emphasizes its dignity and value.
• Red + Orange or yellow. This is very positive. sunny and warm combination. However, this solution is not recommended for use in children's rooms, especially if the child is already too active. Also, this is not the best solution for decorating rooms whose windows face the sunny side. These rooms are already flooded with natural light and are very warm, and decorated with such colors, it will become too hot. Such a union is optimal. for living rooms whose window openings are very small or completely absent. In the case of a combination of red and orange, it is recommended to select its shade with the highest content of yellow. So you will be able to avoid color mixing. If on the contrary, you want to play in contrast, then one of the colors should be bright, and the second should be muted. Such an interior is necessary dilute with a neutral tint and use black to give an accent. It can be floor lamps, wall shelves or vases. Thus, the room will not merge and resemble a single multi-colored spot. In a red-yellow or red-orange room you will always have a great mood, you will be warm and comfortable. To achieve a calmer atmosphere, these colors can be used in small quantities as a complement to a white or pastel palette.
• Red + the black, perhaps the most complicated and ambiguous combination. His perception will be different for each person. It can attract some by its richness, a sense of passion and danger. Others will consider it gloomy and gothic. In general, this union has quite depressing effect on the human psyche, especially if these two colors are in abundance. But in minimal quantities, everything looks very dynamic and sophisticated. For optimal result Neutral basic shade must be used. Most often acts like this grey colourwhich, thanks to its versatility and nobleness, balances and softens the overall picture. You can also use white or other pastel shades. One more secret - minimum amount of black objects. Such a technique will free the room from a feeling of gloominess and relieve tension. A little golden tint will remove the gloom. To create more solid interior choose dark shades of red, and to achieve volume, use less black and more light color. In this color, you can decorate living rooms, dining rooms, hallways and even bathrooms. Especially places for eating, because these colors significantly increase appetite.

3. Bedroom with shades of red

Due to its nature, the shades of red used in the design of the bedroom are capable of bring passion and diversity in the personal life of the spouses. After all, it is not in vain for many peoples that this color is symbol of love. But there is also negative sides - aggression, irritability, inflatedness, so use it carefully. For this room optimal solution will be the use of textiles in its various shades or small decor items. Scarlet bedding, a wine cover or many pillows of different colors with an ornament - this is exactly what you need. Table lamp with red lampshade create a romantic atmosphere thanks to the soft, dim light. Small vases, candlesticks or paintings are also suitable. This color can get bored quickly, so choose items that you can quickly replace.

In addition to the beneficial effects on personal life, such bright accents will help you wake up faster in the morning and to feel more peppy. If your bedroom is quite large, and you really like the red color, you can paint it and whole wall, the main thing is that you are comfortable in such a room. Against this background, white furniture looks very successful, creating additional contrast.

4. A busy 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, everything should be comfortable. In this case, do bright accents - curtains carpetpillows on sofa or armchair. Well complement such a rich interior fireplace. And if your living room is spacious and has large windows, then the furniture or walls of wine color will look really luxurious.

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

5. Dynamic kitchen

It’s very fashionable to perform glossy lately kitchen facades in red color. Gloss always looks less overall and allows light to bounce off its surface, thereby expanding the space a bit. If in such quantities this color is unacceptable for you, but really want to revive this room, use it to design working area or countertops. In combination with cream, beige or brown, the room will become warmer and more comfortable. Apron from red tile in combination with light facades will look very unusual and dynamic. You can execute individual facade elements in this color. For example, the doors of several lockers in combination with red chairs. Unusual, bright, but at the same time not too elaborate.

Given that the kitchen do not differ in particular spaciousness, walls or ceilings are not recommended to be painted in this color. Remember that various shades of this color have a beneficial effect on metabolism and increase appetite. In addition, you can affect the atmosphere of the room. If the windows face the north side - use warm shades, if the south - cold. So you balance temperature indoors and you will feel comfortable.For large kitchens, it is permissible to paint one wall with a single color or to perform an ornament on it under a stencil. Against the background of such a wall, bright kitchen units with a wood worktop look very harmoniously.

6. Unusual bathroom

In this case, it is necessary to be utterly careful it’s the smallest room in the whole apartment. Cladding the walls of this room with red tiles is fraught with even greater visual reduction of space. For rooms less than 4 m² a large number of color inserts are simply contraindicated, especially with glossy surfaces. In this case, only accents in the form of small fragments Interior decorated with various shades. Sometimes even a red glass border is enough to bring the desired contrast into the overly calm interior of this room.

Use light tile in combination with a small amount mosaics red shades or frieze with red ornament. Frame around the mirror or mosaic wall shelves will look very original. You can diversify the interior by adding a few accent tiles on the floor. Or confine yourself to only small items, for example, a set of bathroom accessories or a laundry basket, a small rug, towels, a curtain or a pattern on white furniture. For fans of more extreme design in many stores presented multi-colored plumbing, which complements the monochrome interior of a large bathroom.

Recommended Design Move - zoning of space using colored vertical lines. The bathing area allocated in this way is capable of energizing for the whole day, but at the same time it will not irritate the psyche. In addition, vertical lines visually raise the ceiling. This combination of matte red tiles with textured white looks great. The room becomes more voluminous, but remains light. Another interesting lining option for large bathrooms is red combination and black tile. It is used to create an interior in luxury style. If black finishing materials prevail, it is necessary to increase the quantity light sources. You can dilute the overall picture by adding some gold or white elements.

7. Red color in the interior of the nursery

Naturally, it is impossible to paint all the walls in this color in the children's room. We already wrote above that in such an environment it will be difficult for a child to concentrate and calm down, he will be overactive and irritable. But small accents, on the contrary, will make the room warmer and more comfortable. They can be successfully used both for room decoration for boys like that girls. Optimal option will become muted textiles. For instance, curtains brick color or cherry-colored bedspread. The best backdrop would be walls and furniture in white or milky color. In this case, it is even allowed to make an accent wall of a pale wine shade.

The interior in a marine style can not be imagined without shades of red, which can appear in vertical stripes on the walls or on the bedspread. All kinds of wall frames and small floor lamps will enliven the room and make it more dynamic. It is not recommended to use furniture red shades. She will be seem a lot harder and overall than it really is, and the room will become cramped and loaded with rhinestones.

An important role is played by host age rooms. If your baby is still very small, from 0 to 3 years old, then this color can be used only in small portions and then in the form of toys. Indeed, at a very early age, children see everything in black and white, and red is the only one of the colors that they learn to recognize almost instantly. Small items of this color will help the child faster. learn to focus his Attention.

For children from 3 to 12 years a larger quantity of this color is permissible in combination with green, blue, blue or yellow in the boy’s room. Or with blue, yellow, pink, purple in the girls' bedroom. For room decoration teenagers brighter and more saturated shades can be used in combination with woody, gray and pastel shades.

8. Bright hallway

This is the first room that a person enters when entering your house. The impression that she will make will be the most memorable, therefore, in the case of the design of the corridor not is worth abuse a lot of red. But in this room the most a place for the brave experiments. After all, you will not spend a large amount of time here, unlike the kitchen or living room. In fact, the corridor is the entrance and exit space. That is why you can apply the most unexpected color combinations who will not tire, but on the contrary, will invigorate and energize.

You can make a bright carpet or lay out the floor colorful tiles paint the walls in several colors or give preference to multi-colored facades wardrobe. If the room too narrow, it is better to refrain from colored walls and ceilings. Diversify it with bright, non-standard furniture or several shelves. If there are small niches, you can equip them with colored lights or place colored panels inside. Do not forget about mirrorsthat enlarge the room. Framed in a bright wide frame, they will look more unusual. Lengthen short the corridor will help horizontal stripes on the walls of wine, cherry or terracotta shades.

9. Conclusions

So, summing up, we can argue that red color in the interior suitable for people active, purposeful, strong-willed, assertive, optimistic and energetic. If you more relate to phlegmatic and melancholic people, then such an interior can lead you into deep depression, lead to unwillingness to be in your own apartment and will be very difficult for you. If in everyday life you avoid bright colors even when choosing clothes, then refrain from such a bold idea. Concerning visual effects - The red walls and ceilings seem closer than they are, and the pieces of furniture are heavier and larger. To design rooms in which there is not enough sunlight, it is customary to use warm shades and for those where there is plenty of light - cold.