Red is the color of fire, love, and passion, but the wrong use of this color in your bedroom may literally have you “seeing red”. It is important to find the ideal balance of when is too much too much and when it is not enough. When it comes to decorating your bedroom with the color red, less is often more. For starters, try adding a single piece of red artwork to your bedroom. Slowly, you can begin to add other red accents into the space, from lighting to throw pillows.
When you are choosing the right shade of red to use in your bedroom, examine the current decorating style of the furniture in your room. For example, contemporary design often incorporates neutral elements with pops of red color throughout. On the other hand, modern décor can incorporate numerous types of red, from primary colors to shades of red with brown undertones. On the other hand, country reds tend to be softer, like barn red shades or scarlet reds.
If you would like for the red that you use in your bedroom to make a bold statement, consider adding a few pieces of red upholstered furniture to the mix. However, it will be important to ensure that these statement pieces will not overwhelm your bedroom. Make sure that your bedroom has high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Ideally, you should keep the wall color and window treatments a neutral color to complement the bold red tones.
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If you are at a loss at what color scheme to use with red for your bedroom, neutral colors, from beige to cream, work well in almost any bedroom. On the other hand, you can consider using the classic red, green, and white color scheme. These colors are natural complements to one another, and there are numerous shades to choose from, so you do not have to worry about your bedroom looking like it has a Christmas tree theme. Look for crisp shades of hunter green and a creamy white.
Finally, regardless of the current décor of your bedroom, a red Oriental rug can be an ideal method of bringing the color red into your bedroom. A room sized rug with red undertones can immediately warm up the ambiance of your bedroom. Against a monochromatic color scheme, the red tones of the rug will really pop. A few well-placed red accessories will pick up the color throughout the room.
