Red wallpaper in the interior: views, design, combination with the color of curtains, furniture

Design Features

The use of red in interior decoration should be dosed. The color is very bright and complex, so it is rarely used in its pure form, often mixed with other shades.

• Basic shades: terracotta, red brick, wine, scarlet;
• Shades of red are best used to decorate spacious rooms;
• The palette is suitable for finishing places of active pastime;
• To preserve the visual space, red is combined with white.

The effect of red on humans

Any color affects the psychological state of a person, it can have a calming or vice versa stimulating effect. Red is an aggressive color associated with fire and blood; its meanings are quite controversial. On the one hand, it is a symbol of passion, beauty and joy, on the other, it means war, power and destruction.

Red corresponds to people with leadership qualities, it should not be used in the interior and clothing for people with an unstable psyche. He is also able to affect the physical condition, increase heart rate and increase respiratory rate.

Types of wallpaper and their properties

Design options

Plain wallpaper

Red plain wallpaper is suitable for decoration of one of the walls of the room, which will focus on yourself. To decorate the walls around the perimeter, you should choose a softer shade and use abundant natural and artificial lighting.

Wallpaper with ornament

The ornament can reflect the style and character of the room.Beautiful smooth lines emphasize the classical direction, a more restrained ornament can correspond to the modern direction. In combination with the light tone of the pattern, the main shade of red will not be so flashy. A similar option for wall decoration is suitable for the design of a living room or office.

Plant drawing

Red wallpapers with floral patterns are suitable for interior design in Asian style. The image of bamboo stems or sakura flowers emphasize the general idea. Light red roses or peonies match the style of shabby chic.

On the picture Living room interior with floral wallpaper.

Patterns

Depending on the chosen design, the pattern of red wallpaper can have simple or complex shapes. The color of the pattern can make the main shade even brighter and more saturated, or vice versa to brighten it. Monograms and Damask wallpapers are suitable for the interior of a classic bedroom and living room.

Strip

Bright red white striped wallpaper is associated with candy and creates a playful, festive mood. In combination with beige, gray, the interior is more relaxed.

On the picture the option of using red and white wallpapers in a modern nursery, stripes on the wall visually expand a small room.

Cell

The classic Scottish cage does not lose its popularity and remains relevant, this decoration option is suitable for an office or aristocratic bedroom. The usual red two-tone cage is suitable for finishing the kitchen.

Wallpaper with imitation

Red wallpaper with an imitation of any material allows you to save the space of the room, while creating a unique interior, in addition, this is the easiest finishing option.

• Imitation of red brick or masonry creates an interior in the loft style without eating the area. Combined tiles of two colors suitable for finishing the kitchen.
• Imitation of fabric on a red background gives the impression of soft and warm walls. Successfully combined with other shades and materials.
• Unusual and rich texture of stucco wallpaper give the room a luxury. The type of decoration is suitable for the hallway and living room, successfully combined with strict shades.

Photo wallpaper and 3d wallpaper

Modern printing methods allow you to recreate any image on various types of surfaces. Wallpaper can have a predominant red color or use it in the details of the image, for example, red poppies on a neutral background can be displayed on one of the walls of the living room.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Kitchen

As a rule, only part of the kitchen in the dining area is finished with wallpaper. It is more practical to finish the work area with tiles. Red elements can overlap with a headset or decorative elements.

Living room

The red Scottish cage in combination with antique furniture create a unique aristocratic interior of the hall. Plain wallpaper is recommended for decoration in the living room in a modern style.

Bedroom

Passionate shades of red give romance motifs. It is worth choosing a calm, non-irritating shade.

Children

In the children's room, the use of bright colors is encouraged. Scarlet color can be combined with other sunny shades in the photo wallpaper. Creative ideas will help to create a design for children of different subjects.

On the picture children's room with wall decoration wallpaper with floral patterns.

Hallway and corridor

The red color of the walls is suitable for hallways of a large area or open, combined with the living room. Indoors, you should use more light.

On the picturehallway in a classic style. The walls are decorated with gray-red wallpaper and wall white panels.

Tips for choosing curtains

Red is very bright and saturated, it is worthwhile to responsibly approach the choice of curtains so that they do not interrupt the overall tone and harmoniously complement the interior of the room.

• White tulle is suitable for any room,
• For the classic style, curtains on the floor made of noble material are suitable,
• Curtains can be decorated with garters, holders, grabs,
• The interior of the loft does not necessarily have curtains,
• In the Asian style, you can use roller blinds.

Which style to choose?

Classic

Warm light red color with a terracotta shade successfully combines with natural wood furniture. The interior should not be overloaded with details, the red shade of the walls will be the main focus of the design. The decoration is complemented by a light floor and a dark ceiling.

Modern

The interior can combine different colors and textures. The wine shade of dark red successfully combines with gray, forming a austere and chic interior. A warm shade of red in combination with white or bright color gives positive energy. Walls with abstraction create a creative and fashionable design.

Loft

Wallpaper under a red brick is a classic way of decorating walls for the loft style. For registration should provide for the presence of a large amount of natural light.

Country

It is characterized as a rustic style in which natural materials are abundantly present. Walls can be decorated with red wallpaper with imitation of painted wood. Laminate or parquet and ceiling beams, all the details in the overall picture give the room coziness. The rustic-themed wall decor will look harmoniously against a red background.

On the picture country style bedroom. The walls are decorated with different finishing materials - wood and wallpaper.

Combining red with other colors

Combination with furniture, floor and ceiling.

In the interior of the room with red wallpaper, furniture in bright colors will harmoniously look.

• For design in a modern style, white furniture is suitable, it will lighten the interior.
• For classics, you can use wooden furniture, the color scheme may be in favor of brown or beige.

On the picture the room is in red and white, thanks to the light color, the bedroom seems more spacious.

The red color of the walls harmoniously looks with light shades of the wooden floor: parquet, laminate or linoleum with imitation wood. For a modern interior, a combination of red walls and a gray tile floor or self-leveling floor is suitable.

Given the saturation of red hues, it is better to use classic colors when decorating the ceiling: white, beige. When repairing, apply restraining red tone colors.

Photo gallery

Red walls will become an unusual interior solution for decorating an apartment.Using a variety of textures and choosing the right shade, the interior will not have an irritating effect, but will become unique. Below are photos of examples of the use of red wallpaper on the walls in rooms for various functional purposes.