Red works well in dining rooms which can take a dramatic effect, and red is also said to stimulate the appetite.

Tints and shades of reds (pinks, rose, corals, plums etc.) are often quite relaxing and subtle, and can work well in cold uninviting rooms. Pink can create a soft romantic look in bedrooms for example.

Red is the colour of life, vitality, energy and passion. It is bright and exciting and creates a dramatic effect in an interior. As red is a warm colour it will make a room seem cosy and inviting, however it is an advancing colour and will therefore make a room seem smaller.