Red and green aren’t usually considered good to mix in the interior décor but still these are colors of Christmas and they also look cool in all the other seasons, especially in summer when we want bold shades. Red and green combo is great for various interiors: modern, retro, mid-century modern, Moroccan and many others, and you may use them anywhere, from an entryway to a bedroom. There are certain tricks you could use mix them well.

First, you need to choose the best green and red shades that go very well together to decide whether you are going to use them as primary and secondary colors or just as accents. Brighter colors are best used in accents while primary colors are best kept mute. For example, you can make calm sage green walls and accentuate them with red ottomans and chairs. Here the dark green and bright red look great together. White space between patterns balances it out and lightens up the room, which would be very dark if it was painted green entirely.

Equally bright red and green accents work great even on duller green background thanks to monochromatic combination of colors

Here are a lot of neutral colors that don’t clash, while red and green make the space look livelier

A living room furniture set doesn’t have to be a uniform color. A colorful area rug can bring different color pieces together

A shabby red rug has a dominant color here and the rest is more neutral to create a dimension

Primary green is kept mute and a bold green chair and bright red sofa make accents here

An emerald accent wall is balanced with a leather ottoman in a neutral-colored room

Small doses of color punctuate the room, most notably the scarlet lacquer side table and velvet upholstery of the side chairs

Moroccan hallway with green tiled floor and red rugs and chairs

White bedroom is dotted with touches of red and green

Glossy red and green dining area in a summer house

Making one of the shades brighter is a great solution for continuous space. Equally bright red and green accents work great even on duller green background thanks to monochromatic combination of colors. 206

Pale green walls with red Chinese paper lanterns to make an accent

Light green walls and a red vintage sofa

Pink, fuchsia, red and green are grounded by the honeyed tones of hardwoods and a caramel sofa

Green walls and a red ceiling in the library

Red upholstered chair and an emerald console table

Moroccan-styled interior with sage green walls and red upholstered furniture and textiles

Neutrals with bright inclusions and accents work great in any style. Sometimes one color can be a bit more dominant in a still neutral scheme to create dimension. Make a neutral-colored room with bold red and green touches: furniture, rugs, artworks and accessories. Neutral interior with a mint cupboard and a statement red chair

Green painted floors and couch with red pillows

Neutral living room with a bold green sofa and red chair that stand out

Sage green bathroom with a red free-standing bathtub

Emerald-green and red paint give the entryway a moody feel

Retro mint kitchen with red countertops and appliances

Mint green walls of this mid-century modern living room are balanced with a red rug and ottoman

Green damask walls and a red tufted chair

Soft green room decor accentuated with red rugs and pillows