This Fiery Hue Is All Over Street Style—These 24 Designs Bring It Home

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We see it in the projects of the biggest design names out there, from Sarah Sherman Samuel to Leanne Ford to Jeremiah Brent: ultra-neutral, whitewashed, beige-on-beige, oak wood–filled projects. And frankly, we’re in awe of their restraint to keep every single piece in the palette. Yet lately, we’ve been inspired by a pop of color to break up the beige. Well, not just any color: bright, fire-engine red. Think of it as the evolution of tomato girl summer—but far less specific and with a bit more longevity.  

The trend has already made its way into our closets and even our sock drawers. Just one crimson touch, whether that’s a pair of Adidas or a sweater thrown over the shoulders, can transform the simplest outfit. But rather than a drape a scarf around your neck, why not see red in a throw blanket across your bed, the pillows on your sofa, or any other accent pieces in whitewashed company? Just like it does for your sartorial style, introducing the hue brings a lighthearted cheekiness to a room while also adding an unexpected focal point. Start with our 26 picks, below.

Kitchen Cuties

Red accents lend a touch of retro to cook spaces. Just peek at designer Nick T. Poe’s kitchen; the red trash can and espresso machine add a heritage Americana look to an otherwise neutral space. The color is also welcome in a table setting, giving dinner parties festive energy through serveware, linens, and more.

Red Salt & Pepper Grinder, Alessi

$130 $91

Serenity Porcelain Dinner Plate, Themis Z

$64

Omar Strong Coral Vase, West Elm

$140

Everyday Salad Serving Set, Nashi

$50

Lobster Salt & Pepper Set , The Ark Elements

$34

Off-White & Red Small Bowl, Bombac

$65 $46

Red Fantasia 5 Piece Place Setting by Mepra, Amazon

$98

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Defenders Steel Step Trash Can, Amazon

$184

Striped Tablecloth, Zara Home

$36 $26

Illy X1 Anniversary ESE & Ground Espresso Machine, Sur la Table

$949

Details, Details, Details

The beauty of this trend is that it doesn’t take much to dig in. A single picture frame, decorative bowl, or tabletop organizer can offer the touch you’re looking for. 

Duplum Mirror, DWR

$325

Mongolian Cashmere Throw, Quince

$129

Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Lumens

$235

Petal Plate, Sophie Lou Jacobsen

$100

Glazed Stoneware Candlestick, H&M Home

$12

Sobremesa Vase, Hay

$71

Rexite Multiplor Rotating Desk Organizer, MoMA

$62

Wavy Picture Frame by The Conran Shop, Nordstrom

$35

More Than Just a Pop

In a room full of neutral furniture, these picks will add contrast with a bang rather than a soft pop. Some of our favorite large-ticket items are the least expensive, too, like IKEA’s $125 bentwood chair or Urban Outfitters’s powder-coated metal desk for $199. So go bold—we’ll be here rooting for you.

Ryan Rolling Desk, Urban Outfitters

$199

Froset Chair, IKEA

$125

Becker Uten.Silo Organization System, Vitra

$485

Plain Velvet Pillow Cover, OKA

$70

Arbor Table Lamp, Schoolhouse

$499

Nest Storage Bed, Schoolhouse

$4845 $3876

Eames Wire Base Low Table, Herman Miller x Hay

$595

Bit Stool Stack, Normann Copenhagen

$256

Julia Stevens

Contributing Editor

Julia Stevens is a Domino contributing editor. Basically, she’s a professional online shopper. She started at Domino as an intern and spent almost seven years in the style department curating products for our gift guides, trend roundups, and product reviews and on set styling the beautiful homes we get to share. Off hours, you can find her scouting New York’s newest design shops and restyling her shelves