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Decorate Your Home With Classic Red

August 25, 2015

By: Liz Gray

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Red is an irresistible color for summer: Think all-American memorabilia and classic amusement park motifs. Get inspired by these big and small ways to use it at home.

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Eclectic, Navy Blue Dining Room With Vintage Chairs

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All-American Dining Room Style

Bright red drum pendants stand out against bright blue walls and white accents.

Contemporary Neutral Kitchen With Red Dutch Door and Slate Accent Wall

Photo: Cory Holland. From: Harmony Weihs

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Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Red Dutch Door

A bright red Dutch door adds a fun splash of color to this neutral kitchen. The contemporary space is full of natural light thanks to skylights, while a slate stacked-stone accent wall adds texture.

Previously void of color and pattern, the updated breakfast nook is packed with vibrant hues and graphic lines. The walls were painted the same shade of navy blue as the family room area and the windows are covered with the same drapery fabric and hardware, keeping the different spaces united for a cohesive look.

Photo: Brian Patrick Flynn

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All-American Breakfast Nook

Classic Americana gets a modern update in this kitchen's breakfast nook. Navy walls and glossy red, modern chairs add modernity to the more traditional red check window treatments.

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Kid-Friendly Lounge

Bright red egg chairs provide stylish seating in this energetic red, white and blue lounge.

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Go Bold With Red Walls

The black-and-white trellis pattern on the back of the bookshelves is an eye-catching contrast to the red walls.

Outdoor Living Space With Sofa and Red Pendant Light

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Brighten Up Outdoor Spaces

In this space by designer Brian Patrick Flynn, classic red adds a modern pop of color to this outdoor shelter house. Adding art, lighting and coordinated furnishings gives this bare-bones room a finished look.

Eclectic Red Playroom With White Desk, Red Stools and Colorful Rug

Photo: Jenna Buck Gross. From: Jenna Buck Gross

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Use Red as a Neutral

In this bold, eclectic playroom, the red walls take a backseat to the organic window treatments and geometric rug, pulling the pieces together for a cohesive look.

Photo: Anders Krusberg ©

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Red Walls Mean Fun

Bright red-orange walls encourage activity, so it's an ideal shade for the walls of this game room in Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons' basement.

Eclectic Nook With Brown Table and Futuristic Lamp

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Red Above and Below

Designer Emily Henderson used solid classic red below this home's white wainscoting, then added a contemporary vibe atop the rail with red-and-white patterned wallpaper.

Photo: David A. Land. From: HGTV Magazine

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White and Red Guest Bedroom

This contemporary red-and-white room featured in HGTV Magazine nods to classic cabin style with rustic accessories and a sophisticated, layered take on classic red bedding and window treatment patterns.

Photo: Baird & Warner, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Luxury Portfolio International®

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Bold Accent in a Classic Kitchen

Red barstools add a modern element to this traditional, neutral kitchen.

Photo: Design by Nyla Free Designs; Photo by Jared Sych Photography for Avenue Magazine, Calgary Alberta

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Art Inspires Life

A Chanel print on the wall is echoed in this eclectic eat-in kitchen's red-and-white color palette.

White Country Bedroom With Red Gingham Bedspreads on Twin Beds

Photo: Jeff Zaruba. From: Heidi Richardson

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Red Gingham Adds Country-Inspired Style

Red and white checked gingham bedding brings classic country charm to this bedroom, which is reminiscent of a revamped barn. Simple wood furnishings and high ceilings keep the space feeling open and light.

Dining Room With Red Industrial Lighting

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Try Bright Symmetry

Classic symmetry is the star of this red, black and white living room; a trio of red barn-style lights sit squarely atop vintage red-and-black dining chairs.