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.

Gigi Table Lamp
Dark Fog Red Sage Transparent
 
Gigi Table Lampby Darmes
$1,785
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1965 Pendant
Chianti Red Classic White Polished Brass Soft Black
 
1965 Pendantby Gubi
$789 - $1,299
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Bijou Pendant
Glossy Red Glossy White
 
Bijou Pendantby Santa & Cole
$1,620 - $2,380
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Medusa Table Lamp
Glossy Black Satin Gold Scarlet Red
 
Medusa Table Lampby Oluce Srl
$1,165 - $1,315
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Control Table Lamp
Black Gray Red White
 
Control Table Lampby Muuto
$314
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Elmetto Table Lamp
Black Blue Golden Green Orange Red White Yellow
 
Elmetto Table Lampby Martinelli Luce
$530 - $780
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Figura Cone Pendant
Burnt Orange Chrome Desert Sand Lilac
 
Figura Cone Pendantby Schneid
$675 - $862
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Active Pony Stool
Azure Black Crocus Driftwood Graphite Grey Lucky Red Red Shale Verdant
 
Active Pony Stoolby Humanscale
$502 - $527
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Pilastro Stool
Black Green Pink Purple Red
 
Pilastro Stoolby Kartell
$625
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Colonna Stool
Black Green Pink Purple Red
 
Colonna Stoolby Kartell
$625
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Bridge Table Lamp
Brass Dark Red
 
Bridge Table Lampby Foscarini
$564 - $788
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Tizio Classic Desk Lamp
Black Red
 
Tizio Classic Desk Lampby Artemide
$755 - $970
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Noren Circle Pendant
Dark Grey Light Grey Terracotta
 
Noren Circle Pendantby Bover
$4,486 - $5,819
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Arc Wall Sconce
Black Coral Reef Greece Natural Brass Paris Green Terracotta
 
Arc Wall Sconceby Blueprint Lighting
$1,148
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Dolly Table Lamp
Ash Baby Blue Bone Celadon Citron Egg Blue Jungle Lily Matte Ash Matte Celadon …
 
Dolly Table Lampby Robert Abbey
$595 - $650
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Costanzina Pendant
Comfort Green Concrete Grey Edgy Pink Liquorice Black Mistic White Petroleum Blue Primary Red Shaded Stone Smart Yellow Soft Pink …
 
Costanzina Pendantby Luceplan
$374 - $437
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Djembe Pendant
Blue Sky Grey Red White
 
Djembe Pendantby Marset
$2,360 - $5,645
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Geen-A Floor Lamp
Black Brick Red Bronze White
 
Geen-A Floor Lampby Kartell
$1,305
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Turnley Coffee Table
Paprika Peacock
 
Turnley Coffee Tableby Arteriors Home
$3,400 - $4,240
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