{"id":4967,"date":"2022-05-01T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T17:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4967"},"modified":"2022-04-24T17:33:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-24T16:33:32","slug":"how-to-use-red-in-your-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clairstrong.co.uk\/blog\/colours\/how-to-use-red-in-your-interiors","title":{"rendered":"How to use red in your interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Image: Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Red is a colour that symbolises power, courage, passion, and strength \u2013 and it\u2019s the latest colour to enjoy an interiors renaissance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red will invigorate any space but it\u2019s a bold colour that can be a bit scary!  But don\u2019t worry, fabric and paint companies have developed more relaxed tones which mean we can enjoy the trend without overwhelming our spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 ideas for how to introduce red into your interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Sofa.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Add some energy and passion to your lounge with a gorgeous red sofa like this one from sofa.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Harvey Jones<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This kitchen boasts beautiful muted pink cabinetry and a deep red island highlighted with gold accessories for an extra element of glamour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pantry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: John Lewis of Hungerford<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If a whole red kitchen is a bit much, how about a larder? This freestanding pantry cupboard will add a flash of red in an otherwise neutral scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Bert & May<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bert and May\u2019s Cherry Red tiles use cool tones to keep the colour fresh. This gives a versatile contemporary shade somewhere between red and pink to provide instant warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Burnham Red from Neptune is not a true red, but a burnished, brick shade that\u2019s more relaxing to live with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wallpaper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Graham & Brown<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If red painted walls feel a bit too much, how about wallpaper? This Aeris Rouge wallpaper takes on-trend red and adds simplistic free flowing florals in black and grey for an easy-to-live with wallpaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cushions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Oka<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This Nubia cushion design is inspired by Ancient Egyptian culture and is digitally printed onto a cotton-linen base. I love the deep red piping which frames the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bed linen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Secret Linen Store<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As bright and cheery as a stick of rock beside the seaside, this Ticking Stripe red duvet cover will add a dash of nautical-inspired wow factor to your bedroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: The Wool Room<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This Greta herringbone wool blanket in terracotta makes a perfect accompaniment for your sofa or as extra warmth on your bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image: Neptune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This red life-like Rosehip branch is typical of what you\u2019d see in a hedgerow. Use just a few stems in a tall vase to bring the countryside into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope these ideas will encourage you to introduce some red into your home this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Red is a colour that symbolises power, courage, passion, and strength \u2013 and it\u2019s the latest colour to enjoy an interiors renaissance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[250],"class_list":["post-4967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-colours","tag-red"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t