A living room built around red has real presence, bold and confident rather than simply loud, and rooted in a long history of both period and modern design.
Large format red tiles suit both a contemporary living room and a more classic one, staying low maintenance while giving the space real drama. Around a fireplace or hearth, smaller decorative tiles, mosaic, or brick-shaped pieces in red tones bring warmth and presence to the room's natural focal point. Stone effect, wood effect, and large plain porcelain remain the most popular choices for the wider floor, and the same decorative tiles work just as well on a feature wall elsewhere. Red pairs beautifully with warm timber, brass, or a soft neutral rug, all of which stop the room feeling too intense.