Unexpected Red Theory

The unexpected red theory, a popular trend in interior design at the moment, is all about adding a surprising pop of red to any space. This doesn't have to be a major overhaul - a simple red vase or a statement table lamp can do the trick. The key is to use red in a way that feels unexpected, even if it clashes slightly with your existing decor. Although this concept is having a surge in popularity at the moment, adding a pop of unexpected, uplifting red to a space is a trick interior designers have been using for decades.

Gourd Table Lamp
 
Gourd Table Lampby Uttermost
$324
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Spot Side Table
Black Burgundy Putty
 
Spot Side Tableby Tom Dixon
$365
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Bennington Knit Linear Pendant
Alina Britt Marcelle Yannick
 
Bennington Knit Linear Pendantby hollis+morris
$1,950 - $2,650
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Lille 24 Pendant
Black Red Linen Raw Red Orange Vanilla Vibrant Green
 
Lille 24 Pendantby Pholc
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Bols Outdoor Floor Lamp
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Heath Table Lamp
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Heath Table Lampby Tala
$456 - $460
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Akoya 120V-277V Pendant
Army Green Dark Blue Fire Red Just Orange Sulfur Yellow
 
Akoya 120V-277V Pendantby RBW
$1,202 - $1,966
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Pantaya Wall Light
Graphite Olive Roest Sand
 
Pantaya Wall Lightby Pablo
$1,995
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Willow Knit Vertical Pendant
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Willow Knit Vertical Pendantby hollis+morris
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Molecule Knit Chandelier
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Alma Wall Light
Coral Natural Seaweed
 
Alma Wall Lightby Original BTC
$1,449
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Alma Pendant
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Alma Pendantby Original BTC
$1,100
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Arko Table Lamp
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Arko Table Lampby Simone & Marcel
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Tatu Table Lamp
Red White
 
Tatu Table Lampby Santa & Cole
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Haze Wall Cabinet
Black Brushed Stainless Steel Cashmere Oxide Red
 
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Aura Vase II
Rust Sage
 
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$254
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Orb Table Lamp
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Orb Table Lampby In Common With
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HeadHat Plate Pendant
Hematite Red White
 
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Melange Pattern Runner
Pattern 1 Pattern 4 Pattern 5
 
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$1,010 - $1,725
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Spot Surface Mount with Stem
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Spot Surface Mount with Stemby In Common With
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Batya Table Lamp
 
Batya Table Lampby Mitzi
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Retro Industrial Cage Table Lamp
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