Red

Moving on the colour series to probably the most powerful colours out there. Red. The colour of passion, love, blood, rage and drama. 

Red study by Luis Bastimente

Modern use of red accents in this Japanese themed space

Stunning red hall featured in Architectural Digest by John Yunis

​From the deepest darkest red, through the terracottas to the softest shade of pink it has been used in interiors for years. Red is a royal colour that has such a richness to it. That is why its called the "red carpet". Using it smartly can really make an impact. It is a very strong colour so use it in spaces, that need an injection of drama and spectacle. Pair it with lighter colours for a classic look or with darker colours for a moodier sophisticated look. It immediately injects warmth and that "cosy" feel. With smart advertising it has now become ubiquitous with Christmas. It is also the traditional colour of good luck and happiness in China, and the traditional colour of Indian wedding dresses. ​Here are some great examples of its use in design. 

Farrow and ball - Book Room red

Gorgeous terracotta room by Werner Fraters

​Paler and less saturated colours of red have a sophisticated yet relaxed feel about them. Choose colours such as Ashes of roses from Little Greene paints or Redcurrant glory from Dulux for something similar.

Slightly greyed off red panelled wall - Photo by Neptune

​Going for a more scarlet red but it with darker colours for a ramped up playful luxe look.

Incredible dining room with red accents from Tamara Honey

For a more saturated colour, get closer to the primary colour itself, do it in gloss to make it shine. You can use it sparingly as an accent colour such as in this bright white twin bedroom, or really go for it and use it all over. 

Red accents featured on Kidsinteriors.com

This gorgeous red canopy in a girls bedroom adds all the drama

Keeping with the red accent, the striped theme has been taken over the ceiling.

Go for a darker crimson red, closer to raspberry to really up the drama. Again in a single piece such as this stunning red velvet sofa, or as an immersive red to really make a statement of a small space. Bluer reds that verge towards the purple spectrum have a really soft cosy energy, its almost like having a great big cup of coco watching the snow fall on a winters day.

This gorgeous red velvet sofa handpicked by Des Jeux Delaye

Red Bathroom in a restaurant by StudioEsteta

Rectory red in my dining room

The incredible dark red living room by H&O Studio

Genius dark red painted alcove by Stephanie Guéritaud

How do you feel about the reds in your home? Its one of the most expensive colours to create (according to the inside scoop from paint companies) but the least purchased! Go on treat yo self to some drama!