For our final installment of the Color Palette Inspiration Series were talking about bold, bright, vivacious red. Red is a hotly contested color in interiors because it can go so wrong so quickly. It takes a keen eye to understand exactly how to implement it with out it becoming tacky or brash.
Since we have already covered blues last week, I chose an inspiration image that includes a few cheeky pops of blue in case you want to mix the two together in your home space.
After all, I am not strictly advocating a monochromatic palette, but offering ways to incorporate beautiful color palettes into your home decor - where you take it from there is your journey!
What you need to remember when using red as an inspiration is that a little goes a long way, so unlike neutrals and blues, you don't need massive texture, material and pattern mixing to make this saucy color stand out.
Some variation is of course necessary so that the room doesn't look like a flat paint platter, but exercise caution and an editing sense to make sure your room remains beautifully stylish.
I am choosing to focus on the bright reds from my inspiration image, but remember that red hues and saturation run the gamut as well, from faded dusty rose all the way to burgundy, so play around with tonality and have fun with it.
For me, smaller pieces are better in red. Accessories, lighting or accent seating makes a grand statement in a bright red color without feeling too overwhelming for yourself or your guests.
This red armchair with railheads is a classic chair that suits almost any style preference. Its fun and flirty without being too overt.
If committing to a red accent chair is too alarming for you, adding a red velvet ottoman to your space can accomplish the same effect. Add a pair to the end of your coffee table for portable and stylish seating that is full of color.
Your walls are a great place to inject some red into your home decor. Gallery walls are perfect for having fun with color and scale, from framed family photos to interesting wall art and unique wall mirrors the options are endless for personal expression.
This intricate red wall mirror is a statement piece that could pop in a gallery or stand alone as an entry way piece.
Without going too "red light district", red lighting can be interesting and expressive if done properly. A red glass wall sconce like this one has art deco, streamlined edges that make this wall sconce classy and not trashy. A library or den would be perfect for a rich, dim light like this since these room tend to be more intimate and don't need as much task lighting.
What was your favorite color palette inspiration? What have you seen out in the world that has inspired your home decor?
Image Source: Allison Rosenberg