Red Dining Room

Red is a stylish and stimulating colour choice for dining rooms. Even muted red shades will bring warmth and personality to a dining space, making this palette the perfect choice for any dining room redesign. 

If you're looking to create a modern dining room, bold reds are the obvious choice. They'll pair well with pure white accents, as well as minimalist furniture and abstract artwork. 

Keen to create a classic space in which to dine? Pastel-inspired red paint will bring warmth, without overloading the senses. 

If you regularly entertain family and friends, a red dining space will make the ideal venue for all those dinner parties. Red accents and decor schemes will stir appetites and help infuse your space with energy. 

At Tikkurila, you'll find an unbeatable selection of red paint colours. Whether you're looking for an eye-catching shade to create striking red accents or seeking a subtler shade you can paint your entire room in, you're sure to find what you're looking for. 

Is Red a Good Colour for a Dining Room?

You'll never struggle to find red dining room ideas gracing the pages of interior design magazines. There's a reason why this colour palette is so popular. It's stimulating and dynamic, turning even the smallest space into something special. 

It's long been a go-to choice for bedrooms and living rooms, but there's no reason why you can't use red to overhaul your dining room interiors. An earthy shade will create a refined room you can entertain in, while a tonal palette is perfect for designing a more eclectic dining room. 

Many people steer clear of red because they find it hard to coordinate with. There's no reason for this. In fact, red is remarkably versatile. 

It'll pair with a rectangular table made from solid oak, as well as slimline metallic pieces and upholstered furniture. No matter what your dining set is made from, you're guaranteed to find a stylish shade of red that will backdrop it beautifully. 

Interested in using red to decorate your dining space, but don't want to overload your space with too much colour? Why not offset a more neutral interior with hints of red instead? 

Why not turn an outdated brick fireplace into a stunning red feature wall? Alternatively, use pops of red to paint alcoves and other details, then select matching chairs to create even more visual interest. 

Our Favourite Red Dining Room Colours

Looking for more inspiration to help you decorate with red? We've chosen some of our favourite red paint colours you can use to turn your dining space into something extraordinary. 

Coral is a great compromise for anyone who's thinking about decorating with red but doesn't want to overboard with colour. If you're looking for a killer coral to transform your dining room, think about giving Reef M319 a try. 

This paint colour is on the richer side, making it a good option for larger rooms. It's warm and inviting, making it a fine fit for spaces you regularly entertain in. 

You can offset the warmer pigment with pure white when coating mouldings and room accents. What's more, this eye-catching red works well with natural materials, so your oak dining table will look right at home alongside this hue. 

This coral shade also pairs nicely with green, so don't hold back when adding indoor plants to your dining space. 

If conventional reds don't float your boat, think about using something like Kestrel L478. This deep brown shade has cool red undertones, resulting in a colour that will make a welcome addition to any home that's decked out in earthy shades and jewel tones.

One thing to consider here is that this paint colour is on the darker side. In a smaller dining room, your space may feel overwhelmed if you're using this on its own. To offset it, use camel-infused shades or tans for a tonal interior. 

If it's a stylish and sophisticated dining space you're after, this paint colour won't disappoint. It'll come into its own when enriched with indoor lighting, helping set the mood for dinner parties and late-evening entertainment. 

Earthy shades are a good alternative to vibrant reds. A colour like Madras N411 is worth a look if you're unsure about whether a more dramatic hue is right for your dining room. 

With its burnt pigment and hints of purple, there are a few better options if you're aiming for a more mature dining space. You can pair it with bolder reds, although browns and tans will also work well alongside this shade. 

When it comes to room accents, go for a classic finish with pure white or neutrals. To inject some luxury into your dining space, choose hardwoods and ornate accessories. 

If you're after something bold and bright, a paint colour like Tomato M316 won't disappoint. This blood-orange hue will instantly uplift any dining space, adding warmth and injecting energy. 

Even if your dining room is rather small, this colour will make a welcome addition to your design scheme. It can be paired with tans and jewel tones but also works equally well with crisp whites. 

If your space is particularly limited, stick to an all-white dining set. Round tables will free up your square footage, while light wood accents will introduce some natural character to your space. 

Best Colours to Pair with Red in a Dining Room

Red is a primary colour, so it's fairly easy to coordinate with. If you're looking for something to paint room details like mouldings with, pure white is often your best bet. However, off-whites and neutrals can also be used if you want to avoid the obvious. 

If you want to make more of a daring style statement, you can also explore monochrome decorating trends. Black and white dining sets will look great against a backdrop of red, no matter what style of furniture you go for. 

Greens, blues and yellows can all work seamlessly alongside red as a key colour in a dining room. If you're a big fan of eclectic interiors, don't be afraid to play around with room accents until you settle on a scheme that works for you.