Burgundy Is a Surprisingly Versatile Choice, and These 25 Colors Combos Prove It (2024)

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  Pink

  

  This pink and burgundy sitting room from Houston-based designer Mary Patton is refined. It's classic with brass details, Platner armchairs, and a marble fireplace. Still unsure of how to use burgundy? Curtains are a great place to start. Then, try pairing a color within the same shade family for a winning look.

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  Black and Neutrals

  

  Balance the richness of burgundy with graphic black and white like in this living room from designer Leanne Ford. A geometric tiled fireplace, brass fixture, and plants round out the space.

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  Plum, Red, and Peach

  

  This ornate hotel bathroom from designer Sarah Stacey shows off burgundy in all of its glory. Located at the newly opened Menagerie, a boutique hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas, this suite is full of jewel tones.

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  Forest Green

  

  Forest green, white, and gold are an ideal match for this small bedroom. A burgundy rug grounds the space, while lightly colored bedding and furniture keep it from feeling overfilled.

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  Gray

  

  Burgundy in a bedroom? Yes, please. When paired with warm gray, burgundy can be used to create an inviting palette. Stick to complementary, neutral decor and furniture to finish the design.

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  Silver

  

  Silver is the base for this city bedroom. Peach accents make notes of burgundy pop, while burgundy is also featured in the wallpaper.

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  Sage

  

  One way to work with burgundy is to pair it with an equally saturated color like sage. This bedroom from Light and Dwell speaks well to the design firm's love for moody spaces. Checkered burgundy curtains are paired with navy pillows, sage walls, and light green bedding.

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  Navy and Walnut

  

  Burgundy is oh-so glam in this formal sitting room from Mary Patton Design. A curved burgundy sofa pops against white walls yet complements crisp navy and a walnut desk.

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  Cerulean

  

  The British designers at Studio Peake work wonderfully with both pattern and color. Burgundy and shades of blue are perfectly curated for an eclectic living room that is both maximalist and thoughtful. Many shades of blue are complementary to burgundy and can appear in a home without overtaking one another.

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  Sky Blue and Gold

  

  Let burgundy be the star by choosing a few primary pieces in the shade. While all-over burgundy could be too much for the eye, sky blue walls and a gold pouf balance this London bedroom.

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  Deep Green

  

  Emily Henderson design contributor Ryann Miller redesigned her home with plenty of stylish details. Deep green walls, a leather sofa, gold frames, and burgundy textiles have led to a very inviting home.

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  Rust Orange

  

  Blue, rusty orange, and burgundy make for a vibrant library from Seattle-based interior designer Jessica Nelson. Blue and orange are opposite on the color wheel, so are naturally harmonious, while a purple-leaning burgundy adds a further element of richness and warmth.

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  Plum

  

  Texas-based Erin Williamson Design went for plum and burgundy to elevate a neutral guest bedroom. Because of the white bedding and white walls, the colors still pop while adding a touch of modern coziness.

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  Blush

  

  Emily Henderson's Partnerships Manager Caitlin Higgins was excited to make some renter-friendly changes to her LA home. Located in Koreatown, the 1930s Art Deco apartment had plenty of charm but needed an update. To upgrade her vintage bathroom, she opted for funky wallpaper with shades of beige, blush, and burgundy, a striped runner, and giraffe statue.

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  Dark Teal

  

  This 1930s renovation from Indiana-based designer Whitney Parkinson includes plenty of color. A splash of teal, herringbone tile, and teal and burgundy wallpaper make for quite the timeless mudroom.

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  Midnight Blue and Black

  

  A striped bed, coordinating art, and patterned pillows work beautifully together in this bedroom design from Studio Peake. Go brighter with crimson or less intense with rose or blush.

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  Yellow

  

  Burgundy walls are one way to make a splash. Throw in yellow, purple, and other neutrals to keep the punchy palette balanced.

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  Rainbow

  

  Love color but nervous about overdoing it? Infuse burgundy, as well as a myriad of other colors, through a playful vintage rug like in this space from Erin Williamson Design. Green, blue, and black make for compelling accents.

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  Mustard

  

  Mustard and burgundy are a quintessential combo. Jazz up your kitchen, a space typically designed with neutrals like white, cream, gray, or black, with a dose of color. In this kitchen, burgundy cabinetry is striking against mustard walls.

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  Textured Neutrals

  

  Connecticut-based Becca Interiors showcases a traditional aesthetic with fun details. In this bedroom, a rattan headboard, checkered blanket, and floral wallpaper set the stage for burgundy pillows and curtains. Make a mainly neutral space feel even more inviting with plenty of texture.

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  Blue-Gray

  

  A burgundy sofa makes quite the statement, but it doesn't have to overpower the room. Blue-gray walls offer the ideal touch for a space that feels luxurious and layered. When using burgundy, wall color is especially important to consider.

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  Cream

  

  Decorating with kids in mind doesn't mean childish design. Burgundy is a versatile choice in both adult and kid's spaces. Try adding burgundy via patterned curtains, bedding, or a rug.

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  Lime Green

  

  Marigold and burgundy bedding isn't for everyone, but this bedroom designed by Tyler Karu proves it can be. Feeling wild? Add another pop of color with lime green art.

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  Lavendar

  

  Light up a corner with a unique wallpaper and a glowing piece of art. This floral work features pink, burgundy, and green, which stands out amid a neutral setting.

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  Neon Yellow

  

  This ultra-modern kitchen is glowing with a neon yellow island. Burgundy dining chairs are a second accent color to this otherwise crisp and white kitchen.