Are you ready for red: entry level accessories for home sellers

You know when Vogue writes an article about using red in interior design, it’s definitely the colour of the season. Different shades are everywhere in design: merlot, scarlet, vermillion and crimson, among others.

And these colours can make an appearance in your home too. Before you dismiss red as a divisive colour that’s too loud and brash, you don’t have to go all out. A cranberry-coloured vase here, a ruby-coloured rug there – small accessories are the route to a big impact.

If you’ve created a neutral backdrop to sell your home, you’ve made the perfect start. Red accessories work brilliantly when the walls and ceilings are white or cream.

Try these red hot accessory ideas when you want to leave a lasting impression among buyers.

Wall art

The beauty of buying a print is choice – there are 1,000s of options to choose from online and on the High Street. From bold to subtle, you can choose a print that suits your personality. This set of three, red pressed seaweed prints is pleasingly unexpected. The colour is reminiscent of rhubarb for a twist on the usual seaside colour palette, with a delicacy that will suit the most cautious of sellers. Available from Beach House Art, priced from £54.

Exterior accessories

Red is one way to perk up the exterior of your home. A shiny red front door is certain to grab attention but if that’s not in keeping with your property – or personal style – you can add a splash of colour to your doorstep. This bow-shaped printed doormat will also encourage viewers to wipe their feet before then enter. Available from Anthropologie, priced at £48.

Side table

Looking for a strong statement at a small price? Look no further than the Blaire red side table by Habitat. As well as its pillar-box red finish, the bobbin supporting column adds extra design flair. It’s slim enough to tuck at the side of a sofa and would look great dressed with candles or a table lamp. Available at Argos, priced at £25.

Towels

Nothing beats a pile of thick, fluffy towels and when you make them red, your bathroom gets an instant facelift. These towels are a soft raspberry shade – ideal for sellers who want to dress their home but not commit to the brightest, loudest red. Available from Next, priced from £6.

Lamp

Many movers are looking for work from home space but they’ll want to see a neat desk, not a pile of paperwork. Smarten up your study at the same time as decluttering. This red desk lamp has all the retro vibes, with its cone-shaped shade and brass gooseneck arm. It also has a built-in LED bulb. Available from Ikea, priced at £15.

Bed linen

Wine-coloured reds are perhaps the easiest to work with – rich, classy and easy to pair with other colours. Tick several on-trend boxes at the same time with this bed linen. There are stripes - burgundy offset with pastel pink - and ruffled edges to the duvet cover and pillow cases. Give it an iron before fitting as buyers will notice creases. Available from Dunelm, priced from £28.

Cushions

Ease your way into red by opting for a clutch of cushions in different red-dominant patterns. Add to sofas, armchairs, window seats and beds as they’re guaranteed to perk up your property photos. Try the Anthos cushion in a woven Jacquard fabric, the Pinetum stripe cushion, the Chinoiserie Hall cushion and the Ania Abstract cushion in burgundy. All available from John Lewis, priced from £40

If you’d like to know how much your home could potentially sell for, and for general moving advice, contact our team.