How to Decorate a Living Room With a Red Wall

Enhance a red wall with other red touches.

If your living room has one red accent wall, create a coordinating look by decorating with matching red decor. Red ranges from deep burgundy to cherry, so consider the shade when choosing the most appropriate items. Red is a versatile color in that it can be combined with a variety of other colors, such as blue, black and brown. Decorating with warm red decor pieces will add instant interest to a boring, neutral space.

Instructions

1. Choose a color scheme to complement the red wall. Pick black, white and red pieces for a classic look or chocolate brown, ecru and red accessories for an earthy appeal.

2. Decorate with a few pieces of red furniture, which will give the living room an artistic appearance. Paint a vintage wood coffee table a rich red and place it in front of the couch. Include a reclining or wingback chair featuring red cotton upholstery.

3. Enhance the living room with red textiles to pull the look together. Drape a red cashmere or chenille throw blanket over the back of a white, tan, brown or black couch. Add warmth to tile or hardwood floors with plush red area rugs. Place red decorative pillows on a neutral-hued love seat.

4. Add metallic touches; gold will infuse a red space with warmth, while silver will lend a sleek, modern touch. Hang gold or silver wall candle sconces on the red wall. Display a piece of artwork or a family photograph in an opulent gold or shiny silver frame. Choose a table or standing lamp featuring a gold or silver base and a white or cream-colored shade.

5. Complete the look with red flowers, which will give the living room a fresh, elegant flair. Fill an antique crystal vase with red roses and display it on a wall shelf. Place a red tulip-filled bamboo vase on a side table or bookcase shelf.

References

• Country Living: Decorating with Red
• Completely Coastal: Home Decorating with Red

Resources

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