Colour Focus: Beautiful Burgundy

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Tue 13 Sep 2022

Summer is drawing to a close and autumn is starting to take its place. Across the nation’s countryside, greens are giving way to reds, oranges and browns but one colour is seeping into our homes – burgundy. Synonymous with grand chateaus and fine wines, this deep, contemplative shade of red is, like a vine, growing at great speed. Curious to know more about this most regal of reds? read on…

One of the best shades of red

Shades of red are bold, exciting and can revolutionise a room’s energy. Where brighter shades such as scarlet and rose make for excellent spot colours, burgundy’s deep nature allows stylish designers to use it more freely throughout a space. It is this versatility that gave birth to the famous deep red chesterfields and curtains that have been used in countless fashionable homes.

Today, you can find a fantastic selection of burgundy home furnishings on the Blinds Direct website. From luxurious burgundy curtains to soft accessories, this combination of red, brown and purple can be used as both a foundational and accent colour. Burgundy works well alongside a wide range of other trendy colours, as parts of a pattern or as a block colour.

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Which colours go with burgundy?

Different types of red work best with various secondary colours, but what about burgundy specifically? Luckily there are some very trendy tones that are the perfect partner for today’s topic…

Burgundy and teal

Sitting across from red on the colour wheel are blue and green and as a result, teal is one of the greatest partners for burgundy. Teal is an enchanting colour which provides a stylish counterbalance to the dark nature of our deep red tone. To make the most of this combination, use either colour in the dominant role, with the other as a secondary. Few combinations are better than extensive use of burgundy with teal cushions and lamp shades.

Burgundy and dark blue

Two strong colours working together? It may sound a bit much but if you use both burgundy and dark blue as spot colours in a mostly neutral decor, you can enjoy a look that will capture the beauty of traditional interior design with a modern twist. Therefore, against pale walls, fit burgundy curtains and place blue scatter cushions. If your space is mostly dark blue, use burgundy for larger pieces such as curtains or furniture using pops of white to balance the darkness.

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Burgundy and brown shades

Mixing dark, comforting colours within interior design is a great way to make a cosy space. Perfect for living rooms and snugs, consider adding dark woods to your burgundy space to introduce natural shades of brown. Beyond natural woods, auburns, terracotta, and chocolate shades will work beautifully with burgundy – especially as the dominant colour. Contrasting the material is great too, so consider burgundy velvet fabrics which will elevate the look and feel of the responsibly sourced woods or brown cottons.

Burgundy and mustard yellow

For a long time, we’ve said mustard yellow is an exceptional colour and, when mixed with burgundy into a trendy modern space, it will make a room that’s cosy and welcoming in equal measure! When using these colours, ensure there is a tertiary bold shade, for example orange or blue, to create a striking explosion of fashionable flare. For best effect, use burgundy red as a backdrop nearer the walls, with mustard accessories closer to the centre of the room.

Burgundy and green

Burgundy and green – especially deeper shades like forest green – is a great way to add a classical twist to a modern space. By keeping your colour palette on the darker side, the green won’t clash with the deep red items in the room, instead adding a delicate point of interest. Mixing dark brown leathers and woods into a burgundy and green space will also add a quality feel to the decor. For accessories, neutral colours will add pops of interest without being too bright.

Burgundy living room ideas

Burgundy is clearly one of those excellent colours which you can use in many interior design scenarios. But what might it look like in practice.

Burgundy living room ideas can be diverse with options for accommodating both traditional and modern interior design trends. Beyond sofas and chairs, in either burgundy fabric or leather, you can add today’s colour focus to the space as either a wall colour or via soft window furnishings. These furnishings can take the form of red Roman blinds, roller blinds or even luxurious curtains.

For mixing colours, you can look at the colour combinations mentioned above, or consider equally excellent shades for example grey or pink. In a living room, one of the best combinations is the aforementioned burgundy and brown trend. Having burgundy curtains – with matching cushions – outside a window with recess fit dark wooden Venetian blinds will create a very sophisticated style statement. For maximum effect, add a dark wood curtain pole to the mix.

For something a little more modern in its execution, add recess fit burgundy Roman blinds, with light grey curtains hung above the window. You can also use brilliant whites to make a space feel more youthful – especially if it features in a pattern with the red!

Burgundy is an excellent choice for countless interior design trends. From Mid-Century Millennial to Dark Academia, burgundy will help you to curate a timeless interior, while allowing you to keep it as modern or classical as you desire. To learn more about red and the power it can bring to your home, enjoy more on our blog!