These contrasting colors are more appropriate than you might think.
Your bedroom is your safe space; it should reflect your personality and preferences, so take the time to decorate it the way you want. This means you’ll want to fill it with your favorite color – whether it’s a bold color or an unexpected one. We’re here to advocate for the red bedroom. Most people want their bedroom to be a peaceful place, painted in soothing colors and with as little clutter as possible. But choosing red is a decision that shows you’re passionate and want to start your day feeling strong. If that sounds like you, you’ll love our red bedroom collection below. These designs show you how to decorate a red bedroom that perfectly matches your personality.
1.Choose a theme
Designer Janie Molster knew she needed to add something to balance the overall music in her home. This red bedroom has a Moroccan vibe that adds a little edge to the feminine design. In this space, gold accents pair perfectly with contrasting reds, while tapestries and rugs create a relaxed, bohemian vibe.
2.Make it too high.
To enhance your best look, try using nude wallpaper, like the one used by vinyl wallpaper designer Kati Curtis in a Massachusetts home renovation. Red works well, of course, but glossy finishes add texture and dimension to the space.
3.Stick to a pattern
If a pink and white bedroom isn’t quite your cup of tea, opt for a pink wallpaper with an interesting pattern. This bedroom in designer Mally Skok’s Massachusetts home is decorated with a Brimfield print, which adds warmth and individuality.
4Break it.
Just because you want a red bedroom doesn’t mean you have to paint it a pretty color. Designer Phillip Thomas created some unique details for this kid’s room by combining a fun blue and red color scheme. The red looks great behind the bed, on the curtains, and on the couch.
5.Lower the stakes
Want a red bedroom but aren’t ready for it? Start with red furniture, like the chair in this room by Barrie Benson. It’s similar to “dating” in a relationship: You pick a color you want to try (red, in this case) and gradually decide if you want to go with it. If not, it can easily be changed.
6.Pick a red blanket
We get it: Bright red furniture still seems like too much of a commitment. In this case, pick something less substantial, like a sheet, and see how you like the color. Bailey McCarthy chose a cherry red blanket to match the colorful curtains and chandelier in this blue and red bedroom.
7.Roll out the red carpet
A bright red carpet might make some of us cringe when we walk into an open house, but designer Miles Redd proves that it can also be the foundation of a beautiful space. It’s all about balance—in this case, the balance of bright red and soft blue tones on the walls and textiles. “We wanted a bright, cheerful room, like a kid’s room,” Redd says.
8.Add a border
Like in the room above, Redd continued his red-for-blue-walls design preferences by adding red borders or murals to every wall in the room. “The red lines add a punch to the artwork,” he explains, as does the contrast between the furniture and the fixtures.
9.Pay Attention to Details
This child’s room in New York City’s home by designer and movie star Eliza Dyson is full of red elements, though not red walls or red bedding. The red wall art, rug, and curtains frame the space, making all the other little red details pop and helping to brighten up the entire space.
10.Be quiet
The soft pink tones create a warm, soft atmosphere in this bedroom designed by William Cullum and Thomas Jayne. From the rug to the rug behind the headboard and the pink on the pillows, this bohemian bedroom feels cozy and special.
11A colorful wall feature
Designer Garrow Kedigian is no stranger to bright colors in her home, so adding a bright red behind the bed in her tiny Paris home wasn’t a design decision. In this very yellow room, the pops of red peeking out from behind the built-in shelves add a stylish touch to the space.
12.A red mural was commissioned
Have a red mural painted on your bedroom wall or have a local artist paint a red mural for a unique vibe. This bedroom was also designed by Garrow Kedigian. “It was like a blank canvas, so we chose a fun custom mural by Hovia to create a more modern feel,” Kedigian says.
13.Expect it to be written in large print
Red is already a vibrant color for a bedroom, so lean into the vibrant vibe and choose a fun floral pattern on your bedding. This red bedroom by Jessica Teff has many standout features, from the cherry ceiling to the hand-applied apple wall decals, the Marimekko bedding to the black-and-white rug, but everything works together harmoniously.
