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.

Emperor Pendant
Black Red
 
Emperor Pendantby Moooi
$3,088 - $15,396
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Gaulo Chandelier
Amber Red Transparent Crystal
 
Gaulo Chandelierby Mazzega1946
$6,800 - $7,160
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Ilio Floor Lamp
Black Metallic Red White
 
Ilio Floor Lampby Artemide
$1,590 - $1,700
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Twiggy Floor Lamp
Black Burgundy Crimson Graphite Greige White
 
Twiggy Floor Lampby Foscarini
$3,208 - $3,559
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Kernel Table Lamp
Black Blue Oxblood White
 
Kernel Table Lampby Bert Frank
$2,050 - $2,550
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Flora Chandelier
Lilac Opaline Pistachio Poppy Tobacco
 
Flora Chandelierby In Common With
$13,000 - $25,000
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Tripode G5 Floor Lamp
Black Ribbon Bretona Stripe Diplomatica Stripe Natural Ribbon Red Amber Ribbon
 
Tripode G5 Floor Lampby Santa & Cole
$2,080 - $2,290
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M68 Pendant
Matte Black Matte White Polished Aluminum Red
 
M68 Pendantby Santa & Cole
$1,540 - $1,720
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Aplomb Pendant
Anthracite Brick Red Brown Concrete Grey Olive Green Sand Yellow White
 
Aplomb Pendantby Foscarini
$671 - $866
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Vlad Side Table
Red White
 
Vlad Side Tableby Arteriors Home
$1,350
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Phenomena Small Globe Pendant
Clear Ferrari Red Smoke Grey
 
Phenomena Small Globe Pendantby Bomma
$5,734 - $6,100
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Franklin Table Lamp
Ash Baby Blue Bone Celadon Citron Cobalt Daisy Egg Blue Jungle Lily …
 
Franklin Table Lampby Robert Abbey
$465 - $562
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Victor Table Lamp
Ash Baby Blue Bone Celadon Citron Cobalt Daisy Egg Blue Jungle Lily …
 
Victor Table Lampby Robert Abbey
$503
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Classic Pendant
Black Canary Yellow Gypsy Red Ivory Larkspur Blue
 
Classic Pendantby Bruck
$276 - $446
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Blux System F Floor Lamp
Brass / Black Copper / Black Matte Black Matte Red Satin Beige
 
Blux System F Floor Lampby B.lux
$1,438 - $1,605
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Persian Rug
Charcoal Green Natural Red Yellow
 
Persian Rugby Nanimarquina
$4,645 - $13,685
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Bilia Mini Table Lamp
Black Blue Brass Gloss Black Glossy Copper Green Red White Yellow
 
Bilia Mini Table Lampby Fontana Arte
$524 - $640
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Orb Surface Mount
Black Blackened Brass Bone Brass Oxide Red Patina Brass Peach Pewter Reed Green
 
Orb Surface Mountby In Common With
$300 - $1,275
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Puck Surface Mount
Black Blackened Brass Bone Brass Oxide Red Patina Brass Peach Pewter Reed Green
 
Puck Surface Mountby In Common With
$500 - $1,275
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Mushroom Surface Mount
Black Blackened Brass Bone Brass Oxide Red Patina Brass Peach Pewter Reed Green
 
Mushroom Surface Mountby In Common With
$350 - $1,125
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Papilio Wall Sconce
Antique Pink Burgundy Embossed Black Embossed White Forest Green
 
Papilio Wall Sconceby Masiero
$604 - $723
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Epic Coffee Table
Earthy Red Steel Midnight Black Steel Misty Grey Steel Red Travertine White Travertine
 
Epic Coffee Tableby Gubi
$2,199 - $4,899
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