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10 Ways to Add a Perfect Pop of Color With Poppy Red

August 22, 2017

Incorporate this bright, whimsical hue to add some fun to any space.

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Poppy Red Color Palette

This kid's room plays with patterns and color, pairing intricate blue and white wallpaper with vibrant red accents. For a similar look, try (from L to R) Behr Top Tomato (P180-7), Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray (SW 6256) and Valspar Pacific Pleasure (5009-10).

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Bright, Bold Backsplash

This neutral kitchen pairs beautifully with the bright red tile backsplash, featuring a natural wood island. The eclectic light fixture and patterned window shade give this room a vibrant, whimsical feel.

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Photo: Kate Schwager. From: Mary Bokovoy
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Colorful Playroom

This vibrant accent wall serves as the focal point in this colorful playroom. Multi-colored desks, patterned seats and white-framed artwork work together to create a winning color combo that pops in this bright space.

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Photo: Patrick Ketchum. From: H3K Design
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Midcentury Ranch Home With Red Front Door

This bright red French door serves as the perfect splash of color for this midcentury modern entryway. Adjacent to the stone exterior, a small water feature contrasts with cactus and gravel landscaping. A stone slab walkway leads to the front door, complete with a Sputnik chandelier.

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Photo: Tomas Espinoza
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Poppy Accent Lamp

This soft white dresser with pale blue accents creates a soothing color palette for this little boy's room. The neon red accent lamp is a perfect, colorful complement to the rest of this neutral space.

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Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Cousins Undercover
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Bold Red Stairway

This bold stairway is just as much fun to walk up as it is to look at. Black and white branch-detailed steps add unique flair while the bright red accent wall draws the eye up, complete with family photos perfectly arranged in a diagonal gallery wall.

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Eclectic Dining Room

This crisp, modern dining room creates the perfect combo of classic and contemporary, featuring bright red acrylic chairs and rich wood floors. The eclectic wire chandelier completes the look, establishing the focal point of the room.

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Kids' Bathroom With Framed Hand-Drawn Artwork

This transitional kids' bathroom features multiple framed pieces of children's drawings hung against vibrant red walls. A simple white vanity with a gray countertop provides the perfect contrast to the otherwise lively space.

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Traditional Bar + Pop of Color

Placed against a bright lime background, this bold red matador print accents a traditional cocktail bar with storage for bottles, glasses and other items.

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Photo: Barry Grossman. From: Guimar Urbina Interiors
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White Modern Living Room With Two Red Chairs

This all-white living room is a picture-perfect modern haven, beautifully accented with two poppy red chairs. The rich, blue ocean visible through a wall of glass serves as the crisp backdrop.