Features of red furniture, the nuances of choice
Red color has become widespread in the interior. It is bright, juicy, passionate, which is why red furniture helps create a mood of joy. Such interior items will emphasize the status of their owner, will become a real highlight of the home. However, using this color in the design of furniture is recommended with caution. It is important not to overdo it with the number of bright colors, otherwise the red color in the interior will eventually begin to strain or even annoy.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits of using red furnishings:
- any room, even decorated in a simple way, in the presence of red furniture in it, will acquire sophistication and elegance;
- the room becomes elegant, festive, if you place here several red armchairs, sofas;
- with the help of red furniture you can make a bright accent in the room;
- such furnishings are particularly practical, durable;
- the correct use of red in combination with the general atmosphere of the room has a positive effect on the well-being of a person. Shades of red are able to please and invigorate;
- color refers to warm colors, so in a carefully thought out room it will create a cozy atmosphere;
- furnishings fit different styles of interior, which makes it possible to widely use furniture of this color;
- red tables, cabinets, chairs, installed in the kitchen, stimulate the appetite.
Disadvantages of red furniture are also available:
- Excessive amounts of red can adversely affect the well-being of the owner of the tenant. Such furniture can over time bother or cause irritation, nervousness. To avoid this, it is necessary to dilute the interior with light neutral shades;
- this color also affects performance. With a long stay in a room with a lot of red furniture, a person gets tired faster.
Use in the interior
Red furniture in the interior is used quite widely. It is suitable for all styles, fits perfectly into the design of any room and will become a spectacular accent of the tenant. Red color will appeal to active, cheerful, creative people.
Living room
Red sofas and armchairs will look great indoors of any style. This color symbolizes power, power, luxury. It is not recommended to choose such furniture for dreamy people who lead a quiet measured lifestyle.
By itself, upholstered furniture in red is already a bright spot in the interior of the living room. That is why when choosing such products, it is necessary to design the walls, ceiling, floor in light or dark colors.
The saturation of the shade of the upholstery of chairs and sofas depends on their material. When choosing elements of the environment, it is important to remember that the smooth texture of the upholstery gives shine to the product, makes it more vivid. The relief structure of the upholstery muffles the red color.
Kitchen
The kitchen set with glossy red facades looks stylish. The room acquires a festive atmosphere, with a combination of red and white colors. In addition, furniture with an apron made of black tiles looks spectacular and strict.
Red in the kitchen arouses appetite. In such a room, one involuntarily wants to cook something tasty. Well-chosen interior items and a suitable design of walls, floor and ceiling will become the dream of every housewife.
Children
A win-win option is to choose cabinets, a bed or nightstands in red for a child’s room. Furniture should be bright, cheerful, cheerful. Such furniture is suitable for both boys and girls.Children love everything colorful, so a bright chest of drawers, a wardrobe or a soft padded stool will decorate any room. They will cheer up the kids, delight them for a long time.
Bedroom
Particular attention should be paid when choosing bedroom furniture. Since red can cause fatigue, nervousness, cabinets, chests of drawers, beds, it is recommended to acquire a darker shade. For example, a mahogany bedroom set would be an ideal option.
Natural wood interior items are expensive, so not everyone can afford them. You can opt for furniture whose facades are decorated with plastic. Its color should not be too bright: cherry or, for example, raspberry. Thus, the atmosphere in the bedroom will be calm and cozy.
Cabinet
The following types of furniture are suitable for the cabinet:
- desks;
- cabinets;
- shelving;
- the Bureau;
- armchairs;
- chairs.
The cabinet of the classical style implies the presence of furnishings made of solid wood. Especially elegant, expensive and strictly look mahogany tables and cabinets. Elegant chairs, sofas and armchairs with red upholstery also emphasize the elegant, luxurious design of the cabinet. Such a room is an ideal place to work, nothing will distract from work. Red furniture is suitable for other styles, such as minimalism or hi-tech.
Materials of manufacture and decoration methods
Cabinet red furniture can be made of different materials:
- solid wood;
- plastic;
- MDF, particleboard.
The red color of natural wood, bright plastic is perfect for facades of various types of furnishings. These are various cases, tables, racks, dressers, curbstones.
For upholstery of upholstered furniture, various natural and artificial materials are used. All of them can be painted red. The most common ones are:
- jacquard;
- velours;
- leather;
- velvet;
- atlas.
To make the image complete, various elements and details are used in furniture decoration. The kitchen set looks red with gray stylish handles. Cases for the nursery can be decorated with colorful stickers, so the room will become even brighter and more fun. Classic-style furniture goes well with various frames, golden handles.
Combination with other elements of the interior
A large number of red furniture in the room must be diluted. You can use other interior elements in contrasting white or black. Mirrors, paintings in a white frame are perfectly combined with bright sofas and armchairs. Also, light pillows, lamps, dark figurines will be able to dilute the excessive redness in the room.
When creating a marine interior, red, white and blue are often used. Especially this style is suitable for a children's room. As additional accessories use ship models, paintings, lamps. Light blue will emphasize the sophistication of the bedroom design. Indoor plants in light pots, carpets, vases will help to add coziness.
Red is a rather complex color. He is the most emotional and ambiguous of all. To achieve the best result in creating the design of the room, it is recommended to trust professionals. They will help you choose the necessary furniture that will harmoniously fit into the interior and will meet all the requirements and desires of the owners.