Red wallpaper in the interior: types, design, combination with curtains and furniture

Design Features

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

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

The influence of red on a person

Any color affects the psychological state of a person, it can have a calming or, conversely, stimulating effect. Red is an aggressive color associated with fire and blood, its meanings are quite contradictory. 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 of people with an unstable psyche. It can also affect the physical condition, increase the pulse and increase the respiratory rate.

Types of wallpaper and their properties

Design options

Plain wallpaper

Red plain wallpaper is suitable for decorating one of the walls of the room, which will draw attention to itself. For finishing the walls around the perimeter, it is worth choosing a softer shade and using abundant natural and artificial lighting.

Wallpaper with an ornament

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

Floral pattern

Red wallpaper with a floral pattern is suitable for interior design in Asian style. The image of bamboo stems or sakura flowers will emphasize the overall idea. Light red roses or peonies correspond to the shabby chic style.

The photo shows a 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, on the contrary, lighten it. Monograms and damask wallpaper will suit the interior of a classic bedroom and living room.

Stripes

Bright red wallpaper with white stripes is associated with candy and creates a playful, festive mood. In combination with beige and gray, the interior has a calmer character.

The photo shows an option for using red and white wallpaper in a modern children’s room, the stripes on the wall visually expand a small room.

Cage

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

Imitation wallpaper

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

• Imitation of red brick or stonework creates an interior in the loft style without eating up the space. Tiles combined from two shades are suitable for finishing the kitchen.
• Imitation of fabric on a red background creates the impression of soft and warm walls. They are successfully combined with other shades and materials.
• The unusual and rich texture of plaster wallpaper gives the room luxury. The type of finishing is suitable for the hallway and living room, and combines well 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 predominantly red color or use it in the details of the image, for example, on one of the walls of the living room there can be depicted red poppies on a neutral background.

Photo in the interior rooms

Kitchen

As a rule, only the part of the kitchen in the dining area is decorated with wallpaper. It is more practical to decorate the work area with tiles. Red elements can echo the furniture or decorative elements.

Living room

Red Scottish plaid in combination with antique furniture create a unique aristocratic interior of the hall. Plain wallpaper is recommended for decorating a living room in a modern style.

Bedroom

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

Children’s room

The use of bright colors is welcome in the children’s room. The scarlet color can be combined with other sunny shades in photo wallpaper. Creative ideas will help to create a design for a nursery with different themes.

The photo shows a nursery with walls decorated with wallpaper with a plant pattern.

Hallway and corridor

The red color of the walls is suitable for large hallways or open ones, combined with the living room. In closed rooms, it is worth using more light.

The photo shows a hallway in a classic style. The walls are decorated with gray-red wallpaper and white wall panels.

Tips for choosing curtains

Red is very bright and saturated, it is worth taking a responsible approach to choosing curtains so that they do not interrupt the overall tone and harmoniously complement the interior of the room.

• White tulle will suit any room,
• Floor-length curtains made of noble material are suitable for the classic style,
• Curtains can be decorated with garters, holders, grabs,
• In a loft interior, curtains are not necessary,
• Roller blinds can be used in the Asian style.

Which style to choose?

Classic

Warm light red with a terracotta shade goes well with furniture made of natural wood. The interior should not be overloaded with details, the red shade of the walls will become the main accent of the design. The decoration will be complemented by a light floor and a dark ceiling.

Modern

The interior can combine different colors and textures. The wine shade of dark red goes well with gray, creating a strict and chic interior. A warm shade of red in combination with white or a bright color gives positive energy. Abstract walls create a creative and fashionable design.

Loft

Red brick wallpaper is a classic way to decorate walls in the loft style. For decoration, you should provide for a large amount of natural light.

Country

It is characterized as a rustic style in which natural materials are abundant. The walls can be decorated with red wallpaper imitating painted wood. Laminate or parquet and ceiling beams, all the details in the overall picture give the room coziness. Wall decor with a rustic theme will look harmonious on a red background.

The photo shows a country style bedroom. The walls are decorated with different finishing materials – wood and wallpaper.

Combination of red with other colors

Combination with furniture, floor and ceiling

Furniture in light colors will look harmonious in the interior of a room with red wallpaper.

• White furniture is suitable for a modern design; it will brighten the interior.
• For the classics, you can use wooden furniture, the color scheme can be in favor of brown or beige.

The photo shows a room in red and white tones, thanks to the light color the bedroom seems more spacious.

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

Considering the richness of red shades, when decorating the ceiling, it is better to use classic colors: white, beige. When renovating, it is worth using colors that restrain the red tone.