Decorate Your Home With Classic Red

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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August 25, 2015

By: Liz Gray

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All-American Dining Room Style

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

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.

From: Harmony Weihs

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.

Kid-Friendly Lounge

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

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.

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.

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.

From: Jenna Buck Gross

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.

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.

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.

Bold Accent in a Classic Kitchen

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

From: Luxury Portfolio International®

Art Inspires Life

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

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.

From: Heidi Richardson

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.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Photo By: Cory Holland

Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn

Photo By: Jenna Buck Gross

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: Baird & Warner, a member of Luxury Portfolio International

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

Photo By: Jeff Zaruba

Decorate Your Home With Classic Red

Related To:

All-American Dining Room Style

Neutral Contemporary Kitchen With Red Dutch Door

All-American Breakfast Nook

Kid-Friendly Lounge

Go Bold With Red Walls

Brighten Up Outdoor Spaces

Use Red as a Neutral

Red Walls Mean Fun

Red Above and Below

White and Red Guest Bedroom

Bold Accent in a Classic Kitchen

Art Inspires Life

Red Gingham Adds Country-Inspired Style

Try Bright Symmetry

Shop This Look

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