Red is the color of fire, unapologetic passion, and big-time sex appeal.

Red is not a color for the faint of heart, and only the boldest domestic maestros know how to apply it to their personal quarters for the optimal-yet unforced-effect.

Contrary to popular opinion, red can lend a warm and inviting vibe to your space, welcoming guests with a promise that while things certainly won’t be dull, they will nonetheless be a comfort and pleasure.

Even in its subtlest touches, a red bedroom makes an unforgettable impression. From bold scarlet hues to rustically russet accents, your red bedroom speaks of a penchant for the daring but refined. Red is not simply a “look at me!” color, but one that denotes a regal, courageous character. (It should come as no surprise that red was as often associated with royalty as the color purple.)

From rich wall coverings to decadent duvets, the red bedroom proves that a little may go a long way, but that’s all the more reason to go a bit further. From cherry Art Deco decor to more pastoral patterns, there is truly no limit to the possibilities of red.

Many shy away from dramatic colors, particularly in places of rest and repose. Pale blues and creamy whites-that’s just not for you. These red bedroom ideas speak of a different kind of dreaming, a waking life and sleep alike that only impassioned trailblazers are emboldened to embrace.