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Writer's pictureRogério Rocha

Painting with red artwork. Some suggestions to help you harmonize your home and your gallery wall.

Adding a pop of color to your home's walls can bring an extra layer of comfort and style. Whether you're looking for an exciting new piece of art or just starting to see the appeal of coordinating decor throughout your space, harmonizing colors is a great way to make your living room feel cozy and unique.


Red is a strong color, care must be taken that your home does not get too hot. But it's a matter of style, there are people who like warm environments, and that's okay.


In a light environment, with white or gray walls, a red piece will draw the spotlight to itself. In this case, a white, black, or woody frame will work great.




Dark red and brown are complementary colors because they are earthy colors. This means they can help add a touch of warmth to a room, which can come in handy in the colder months.



Blue and green are relatively calm colors. This means they can be used to calm or structure a room by blending in with a red piece, without being too noisy.


Exposed brick walls are a great way to bring an industrial and laid-back touch to the décor. They go well with red, creating a relaxed and modern atmosphere. Wood is a warm and natural color that goes in this group to.



Beige tones are soft and cozy, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. They go well with red, creating a contrast that is both vibrant and relaxing.

Blue tones are calm and relaxing, matching well with red to create a tranquil atmosphere.


Here are some additional tips for choosing wall colors for paintings:

  • Consider the lighting of the environment. Natural light can create a different effect than artificial light.

  • Small walls may appear smaller with dark colors.

  • Modern paintings may match better with neutral colors, while classic paintings may match better with more traditional colors.


We hope you like these suggestions, there are many alternatives with different styles. Arrangements for a Gallery Wall, or just for a room that seek elegance, modernity, minimalism, rustic, etc. There are many other colors that harmonize with red that can work well in all these styles, we will cover them in future posts.


The frames were inserted into the photos, the photos were provided in order from `pixabay by: Pexels, StcokSnap, Amarjit Singh, Mikes-Photography and Mikes Photography.


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