Red symbolizes power, love, vigor and beauty, but a little goes a long way. That’s the thinking behind “Unexpected Red Theory,” coined by Brooklyn-based interior designer Taylor Simons (@intayriors), who explains the theory in a video that’s garnered 103,000 likes. “It’s basically adding anything that’s red, big or small, to a room that doesn’t match at all and it automatically looks better,” Taylor says. “I’m petitioning for red to be a neutral color because it just looks good with everything.”

Rather than going all-in on every room of your house, consider a red lamp shade, throw or bedding, or repainting an existing furniture piece. Click through to see 10+ rooms that prove the Unexpected Red Theory really works!

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Caramel brings a cocooning, cozy vibe that makes a room feel grounded. Fall in love with this earthy neutral below!

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Mulberry embraces a duskier decorating style but still offers a hint of festive flair. This moody, sophisticated purple has red undertones and is a refreshing alternative to the deep greens and blue ruling interiors lately. Embellish holiday garlands with mulberry ornaments, then mix in some gold baubles for an elegant contrast!

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Indigo is a timeless blue that works in traditional and modern spaces. Keep reading for tips on how to decorate with this moody hue.

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Bring warmth to a cool interior with garnet. Find out why we love this jewel-toned red and shop the look below.

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H&H Deputy Editor Emma Reddington visits Behr’s Color Of The Year launch event in Napa, California.

A versatile, shape-shifting neutral, the Behr Color of the Year for 2024 is Cracked Pepper. This soft, sooty black with undertones of charcoal grey continues Behr’s trend of choosing livable neutrals. Last year’s Blank Canvas, a warm off-white shade, was about a fresh start after a challenging few years. For Erika Woelfel, vice president of Color and Creative Services at Behr, Cracked Pepper is “the perfect combination of understated luxury, new optimism, confidence, and it still has a connection to nature.”

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Looking to refresh your home? Bring color and prints into your rooms with fabric, wallpaper and paint. Start small with these clever ideas — most can be done in a weekend!

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Neutral interiors may have classic appeal, but these designers looked at these spaces as a blank canvas for vibrant color and bold pattern. From an oak bannister that pops in fuchsia to a kitchen ceiling that wows with wallpaper, get inspired by 10+ lively rooms that are anything but bland.

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Get a spark of inspiration from Colour Spark, a pre-tinted paint collection from Rust-Oleum®. This designer-curated colour palette features trendy, beautiful shades that can transform a room in one easy coat!

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It’s not often you know a house is The One without even stepping through the front door. But for artist Ronda Diamond and Richard Cherney, a lawyer, a video tour was all it took to fall head over heels for this Knowlton, Que., charmer — which came impeccably furnished, down to the last detail. “It was just so pretty,” says Ronda.

Montreal designer Luke Havekes had bought the hilltop house as an investment, then gutted and decorated it. Having already renovated a condo and house in Montreal for Ronda and Richard, he knew they’d appreciate his fearless take, and the location. “It’s in an area that’s more Hamptons than mountains, with pastoral fields, farmland and horses,” says Luke. That said, the house, built in 1977, was a mess when he started; it needed everything from new plumbing and electrical to better balconies, windows and a roof. Luke’s makeover took just over a year, and he gave himself carte blanche on the decorating. “This house is layered and eclectic in a pared-down way, not packed to the rafters — it feels full and cozy,” he says.

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