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Red is the color of the moment! See 4 ways to incorporate it into your decor

Red represents power, energy, passion, desire and, as strange as it may sound, the color red in decoration also brings comfort to the environment!

By Marina Pires

Submitted at Nov 16, 2023, 5:19 AM

08 min de leitura
Daniela Alencar - Red Toilet. CASACOR Bahia 2022 Project.

Daniela Alencar - Red Toilet. CASACOR Bahia 2022 Project. (Gabriela Daltro)

The color red , the warmest and most dynamic of all colors, is back in fashion! Whether in the environment as a whole, or just in details, red by itself is the protagonist in a space.
leo romano clube coral casacor brasilia 2022 cores tintas sala sofa vermelho

Leo Romano - Clube Coral. Projeto da CASACOR Brasília 2022. (Edgard Cesar/CASACOR)

According to color psychology , the color red represents power, dynamism, energy, passion, desire and, as strange as it may sound, red in decoration brings comfort to the environment, since this shade applied to the wall, for example, reduces, brings the space closer and reinforces the feeling of a "warm space"; a cozy space.
Marcelo Diniz e Mateus Finzetto - A, Dorê Gourmet L' espace AD, projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

A, Dorê Gourmet L' espace AD. Marcelo Diniz e Mateus Finzetto - CASACOR São Paulo 2021 (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

How to insert the color red into decoration?


In the CASACOR exhibitions, the color red was applied in different ways in the environments. Therefore, below, check out 4 ways to apply red in decoration according to the spaces that were present at CASACOR.

1. Red in furniture


marcelo salum casacoral casacor sao paulo sp 2022 sofa vermelho estampa

Marcelo Salum - Casa Coral. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2022. (Denilson Machado/CASACOR)

Subtle yet full of charm , the patterned sofa in Marcelo Salum 's space for CASACOR São Paulo 2022 brought a fun touch of red to the décor.
Jardim de Inverno, por Adriana Valle e Patricia Carvalho- Ambiente da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2022.

Jardim de Inverno, por Adriana Valle e Patricia Carvalho- Ambiente da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2022 (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

If you're looking to decorate a space with personality and energy, using red on the walls is the solution! Whether it's a one-off or monochromatic, the secret here is to choose the right shade according to the room in your home and, of course, your personal taste.
Ana Victoria Sauto - El Bajío. CASACOR Bolivia 2023 project. In the photo, a book store with red walls and armchairs.

(Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)

Red can be combined with other colors or as the main color – in this case, combining it with wooden elements can bring warmth and lightness to the space, as can be seen in the environment designed by Ana Victoria Sauto for CASACOR Bolívia 2023 .

3. Red in bed linen


Angela Leite Barbosa e Daniel Marques Mendes - Caminhos. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2023.

Angela Leite Barbosa e Daniel Marques Mendes - Caminhos. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2023. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

A touch of color in your bedding is a sure thing, so red is the ideal color for this. At CASACOR Rio 2023 , Angela Leite Barbosa and Daniel Marques Mendes elegantly brought a red blanket to complement the space's bedding. Get inspired!

4. Red in the details


Léo Shehtman - Memórias. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. Na foto, quarto com parede curva, cama e banheira integrada.

Léo Shehtman - Memórias. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. Na foto, quarto com parede curva, cama e banheira integrada. (Adriano Pacelli/CASACOR)

Whether it's a piece of art or even a rug , if you want to have the color red in your space but don't want to be too bold with your decor, opting for red details is a surefire way to get started in this universe, since it's easier to replace. At CASACOR São Paulo 2023 , take a look at how Léo Shehtman brought a warm red to the rug under the bed.