How to Decorate a Room With Red Walls

Red walls can make a room look exotic and rich. Paint your walls in a deep red or burgundy color for a glamorous look. Although painting a room with red paint is a bold move, it can greatly enhance the overall style of your home, by adding an up-to-the-minute look. Don't worry about choosing decor and furniture to match the red walls, as many things will compliment the spicy shade.

Things You'll Need

• Various wall hangings
• Posters
• Picture frames
• Wooden furniture
• Black furniture

Instructions

1. Choose light blue furniture for a sophisticated, retro look. The pale shade will play off of the sassy red hue well, creating a dynamic, fresh look. Add a red throw blanket and red pillows to complete the look.

2. Go for an artsy style by decorating the room with handmade items such as bead work, needlepoint and crochet blankets. Red walls can create a warm backdrop that is ideal for showing off your creativity and crafty talents.

3. Decorate with light or dark wood furniture. Wood items look fabulous against the backdrop of red walls, and either a natural tan tone or deep, dark shade will work well. Create a country-inspired look with light wood furniture, or a rich, opulent feel with dark wood items.

4. Choose black furnishings and decor to add a modern Asian flair to the room. Paint wood furniture black, or go for a clean, polished look using black Lucite items. Accent the room with white flowers or feathers for an exotic look. Choose Asian-inspired fabrics for chairs and couches.

5. Create a warm, sultry haven by decorating with other spicy shades, such as rust and gold. Choose furniture in complementary colors of deep orange and decorate using gold touches. Hang gold picture frames and browse antique shops for luxurious beaded lampshades. Decorative candles will enhance the ambiance of the room by providing soft lighting.

Resources

• Decorating in red tips