Sometimes the design of a space has that intangible quality that makes it special. A certain je ne sais quoi, if you will. These Luxe 2024 RED Awards-winning rooms use color and pattern in innovative ways we can't get enough of. As color trends for 2025 make their way into the zeitgeist, use these examples to create your own wow-worthy retreats.
14 Rooms That Creatively Use Color
An Old-Meets-New Home Awash In Cobalt
A jewel-box room in Dallas displays stunning family treasures: heirloom furnishings inherited from the homeowner’s great-grandmother and reupholstered with showstopping textiles. The deep blue walls pack a dramatic punch.
Designer: Andrea Marino Design | Dallas + Fort Worth
Filled With Floral Inspiration
Arched windows adorned with floral draperies flood this Illinois living room with light. The rose gardens just outside inspired the pink hues of the space, while a new custom trellis screen speaks to the home's original lattice details.
Designer: Colordrunk Designs | Illinois
Pretty In Pink
A whimsical birdcage pattern wallpaper defines a girl’s bedroom in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. Shades of pink up the charm.
Designer: Cook Design House | Colorado
Evoking Wanderlust
When you're done with dinner, transform this dining room into a pool space with the convertible billiards table. An Indian-inspired Iksel for Schumacher mural on the walls plays well with the room's blue floral lamps and a palm ceiling fixture.
Designer: Courtney B. Smith Design | San Francisco
A Playful Mix Of Old + New
A tented ceiling of Zoffany fabric anchors this layered Dallas salon nodding to classic aesthetics. Antiques mingle with varied patterns while modern art provides a counterpoint to the space’s more traditional sensibilities.
Designer: Dodson Interiors | Houston
Playing With Patterns
Built-in cabinetry and ceiling coffers pained a vibrant blue imbue a timeless sensibility with modern flair into this Scottsdale den. The rich pattern of a Thibaut paper adorns the walls.
Designer: Glenda Evers Design | Arizona
Contemporary + Serene
Showstopping, contemporary furnishings mix with meditative ocean views in this New Jersey abode's great room. Oak panels on the ceiling add texture and warmth in gentle contrast with the terrazzo floors. Colorful yet subtle light fixtures and furnishings complete the look.
Designer: Kligerman Architecture & Design | Greater New York
Fly Into This Fantastical Foyer
Symmetry and contemporary flair make the foyer of this Beverly Hills residence a stunning interpretation of classic French château architecture. Its limestone floor features brass inlays. The star of the show is the bespoke chandelier with a cascading group of crystal butterflies.
Designer: Landry Design Group | Los Angeles-Southern California
Beach Vibes Meet Classy Aesthetics
The design of this living area on Miami Beach’s Sunset Islands celebrates its surrounding tropical landscape. The adjacent bar’s teal ceiling and lush wallpaper and create a bold, sophisticated ambience. The seating area’s modern palette and glam furnishings provide additional flair.
Designer: Maggie Cruz Interior Design | Florida
A Flair For The Dramatic
Inspired by the owner’s passion for haute couture, this Portland, Oregon, powder room oozes drama. A marble-print Gucci wallpaper and an antiqued silver-leaf mirror are show-stoppers. Urban Electric Co. sconces in a custom green add pops of color.
Designer: Maison, Inc. | Pacific Northwest
Perfectly Purple
A rich, warm eggplant hue defines this dining room in Massachusetts. A starburst chandelier and other glam metallic accents abound. Pattern on the window treatments and ceiling provide a playful sense of whimsy.
Designer: Robin Gannon Interiors | Lexington, MA
Moody + Multifunctional
Against a moody palette that includes deep-green walls and ceilings, curvaceous furnishings and glam accents channel boutique hotel aesthetics in this Austin abode’s multifunctional lounge-and-dining area.
Designer: Scheer & Co. | Austin + San Antonio
Pattern On Pattern On Pattern
Nicknamed the Cabana Room, this entertaining area in a Naples, Florida, penthouse boasts patterns galore and panoramic sea vistas. From the salvaged-steel-and-crystal chandelier by Lucy Slivinski to Pierre Frey’s Totem fabric by Christian Astuguevieille on the sectional, it's hard to pick one standout feature in this rich and playful abode.
Designer: Suzanne Lovell Inc. | Chicago
A Charming, Bright Palette
Talk about a personal approach. The designer behind this primary suite looked to the homeowners’ favorite silk scarf as inspiration for the cheery, bold palette. Soft green painted bedside tables and a window wall featuring eye-catching drapery round out the scheme.
Designer: Winding Lane Interiors | Cincinnati, OH
