Just a few years ago he was one of the hottest trends in the interiors of gray. At the beginning of 2025, the chocolate brown was enjoying great interest. To this list is added another color, a slightly less expected shade, which in recent years has gained great popularity with architects and designers. It is increasingly used not only in fashion, but also in interior arrangement. It is worth having at least small accessories in this color.
Oxblood is a color reminiscent of dark, red wine, which is increasingly used in interiors. Each year, 1stdib is conducted by a “Designer Trends” survey where it expresses interest in a certain style or color. The interest in color has risen to 20 %, 8 % more than two years ago.
Oxblood – what is this color characteristic?
It is a reddish -brown, deep color inspired by Art Déco style. Oxblood is also a color very elegant and warm, which fits well into a variety of arranging styles. It is best suited to minimalist, rustic, industrial and classic interiors. This red color has been very popular for several years, but it was previously visible especially in clothing designs. Since the beginning of 2025, it has been increasingly used in living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens.
The rich red color can contrast well with many other colors. In addition, Oxblood can be a great substitute for classic red, which is a little harder to work into interiors. However, it should be remembered that due to its strong saturation, this color can optically reduce the rooms, especially if it is used in too large quantities, for example on two of the four walls.
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How to incorporate Oxblood into interiors?
Oxblood has been the color of interiors for centuries. Dark red elements were once strongly associated with royal interiors. In the period of socialism, this color was a bit forgotten, but slowly returns to fashion. In 2025 we can see it more and more often in interiors, many shops offer Many accessories in this color, from vases, pillows to curtains. These accessories, which are easily changing, are the best choice to start when we want a change, but at the same time we do not know how we will like the color in the interior.
Individual pieces of furniture in this color, such as a chair or sofa, are also a good option. Bolder can choose to paint one wall by oxblood. This color will also look great in combination with classic white. Extremely elegant will look with silver and gold. However, be careful when combining this color with other shades of red, purple and yellow.
Not only the color of the walls. These elements optically enlarge the interior
