Known to stimulate appetite and conversation, red is most often used in dining rooms, says HGTV; however, red is a bold color that can add a dramatic touch to any room in your home. Given the intensity of the color, you should plan to use your red paint as an accent in your room for the easiest way to stylish results.
Stencils
Stencils create instant enhancement in your room. Use red paint with large wall stencils to add a modern touch to your room. White walls are the best backdrop for wall stencils and red paint in small spaces, while colored walls are great backdrops for red paint stencil designs in larger spaces. Paint stencils can be found at home improvement and craft stores.
Doors
Painting the closet doors in your bedroom is a great way to add a red accent without overpowering the space. This look works best when the walls are painted in a dark hue. A pastel blue or light grey also complements the red door paint style. This is a suitable idea for amateur painters because they have the option of opening the door to apply the paint, reducing the chance of paint getting on the walls or molding around the door. Apply at least two coats to avoid streaks.
Cabinetry
Painting cabinets, especially if you do the job yourself, costs far less than outright replacement. Wooden cabinetry can be transformed to look like brand new furniture with a few coats of red paint. According to This Old House, stripping cabinets to bare wood eliminates a potential adhesion problem between the old finish and the new paint.
Tinted Ceilings
Tinted ceilings can dramatically change the whole look of a room. On a vaulted ceiling, consider using red paint as an accent. Test red hues on poster board before applying the paint to the ceiling. Ceiling paint is great for bold colors since small imperfections in your paint job will not be easily recognizable.
