How to Decorate With Red Upholstered Furniture

Find a color scheme that matches your chosen red hue. From deep burgundy to electric crimson, a number of shades can be identified as red. Find two or three colors that blend well with your red color.

Choose furniture pieces that match your style as well as your color palette. Pick matching traditional pieces for a formal look, or sleek and smooth designs for a modern feel. Let the bright red color work to create depth and interest rather than a collection of mismatched furniture styles.

Use pattern to differentiate furniture. A red and white striped chair can go well with a red floral sofa if the hues and furniture styles match. Don't be afraid to try different pattern combinations to see what works well in your room.

Add more interest with nubby or dimensional fabric. A woven fabric decorated with a geometric pattern or a soft, suede-covered chair both made with red-hued material allows you to break up the visual and tactile balance in a room. Use a couple of furniture pieces that have red textured fabric to tie your style together.

Create a single pop of color in a room by choosing one red upholstered piece as the focal point. Use neutral colors like cream, beige and brown in other furniture and accessories to allow the red piece to stand out. Place it in a prominent position for easy visual access. Group other decor around this red piece to draw the focal point immediately to the bright hue.