The passionate colour is perfect for bedroom furniture, according to an expert.
Fire, desire, energy, strength and love can all be associated with red and, as such, it has been picked out as one of the most suitable colours for the bedroom.
Calling the shade emotionally intense, Terrys Fabrics blog went so far as to claim that it enhances human metabolism, raises blood pressure and increases respiration rate.
Used as an accent colour in the decoration in a bachelor pad, red will add a touch of romance - whereas a very dramatic look can be achieved if the colour is featured more prominently.
However, the site warned that the tone should be used with care as it has come to signify war and bloodshed in certain contexts.
Green was specifically named as a potentially complementary colour, along with blue and turquoise.
In contrast to red, green denotes security and nurturing and was recommended for children's bedrooms by the blog as it is intended to engender feelings of development and growth.
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