9 Coral Color Decorating Ideas for Your Inspiration

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Deirdre Sullivan
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Deirdre Sullivan
Deirdre Sullivan is an interior design expert and features writer who specializes in home improvement as well as design. She began her career as an assistant editor at Elle magazine and has more than a decade of experience. Deirdre contributes content for brands including The Spruce and Realtor.com, and has been a featured speaker at various conferences.
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Updated on 02/22/23
Coral wall paint in an entryway interior

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

The color coral is one of those beautiful hues that surprisingly works with a broad range of decorating styles. The shade, which has undertones of orange, ranges from soft pink to vibrant red. It is the ideal choice if you are looking to add comfort and warmth to any room, whether its traditional or contemporary. Coral is also one of those seasonless shades. While it can make any space feel instantly cozier in winter—it can also spice up a deck or porch in summer. To colorfully prove our point, here are different ways to add this lively color to your home.

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    Coral Feature Wall Warms up a Pale Neutral Bedroom

    coral wall in girls bedroom
    Thistlewood Farms

    Sometimes the easiest way to add color to a neutral space is with a bold feature wall, as shown in the home of decor blogger KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms. There is no doubt that she has a fantastic eye for combing colors with touchable textures. Here the shade instantly elevates a raised harlequin wall designed from wood slats. The coral paint color also lends a warm touch to the pale and neutral color scheme making it feel more relaxing. Adding decorative accessories that pick up the wall's color creates a strong sense of cohesion.

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  • 02 of 09

    Consider Coral Furniture for a Pop of Color

    light coral dresser in colorful bedroom
    Jessie Preze for Rachel Cannon

    A couple of pieces of decor in coral can add a significant wow factor to any space. Here interior designer Rachel Cannon tops of this fashion-forward bedroom with two coral nightstands. Note how this one pops against the periwinkle drapery. Enhancing the room's luxurious look are the gold accents on the dresser and bed. Gold and coral are a pitch-perfect combination that always looks insanely chic.

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  • 03 of 09

    Pinky Shades of Coral are Ideal for Bedrooms

    pale coral walls in bedroom
    Jessie Preze for Rachel Cannon

    A pale, pinky shade of coral is perfect for bedroom walls. Here interior designer Rachel Cannon covers all four walls with the delightful hue. The stools at the foot of the bed mirror the color shown on the walls. Standing front and center is the bed covered in soothing shades of cream, coral, and green. Lighter shades of coral can look quite striking when paired with a reddish wood tone, as shown with the carved panel on the left.

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  • 04 of 09

    Enliven a Modern Farmhouse Bathroom With a Coral Bath Fixture

    Coral clawfoot tub in blue and white bedroom
    Siren Betty Design

    A vintage clawfoot tub painted coral lights up this rustic bathroom by Siren Betty Design. The unique fixture was salvaged from an old farmhouse and required complete refinishing before installing. The tub's rosy hue is a delicate contrast to the bathroom's exposed brick walls and blue-gray wainscotting.

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  • 05 of 09

    Coral Red Accent Chairs Spice up This Bedroom

    Different shades of coral in a bedroom
    Siren Betty Designs

    Nothing infuses a space with distinctive color like a couple of coral red accents, as seen in this bedroom by Siren Betty Designs. These matching midcentury chairs were reupholstered in a dark coral tweed, which picks up on some of the tones spotted in the room's vintage rug. A woven blanket in a paler shade of coral adds color to the white bedding. Sealing the deal on this room's sophisticated look is the navy blue wall, which beautifully offsets all of the coral elements.

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  • 06 of 09

    Punch Up Your Porch With Coral Accents

    pops of coral on a porch
    ASR Design

    We like to think of decorative accessories like jewelry that finishes off a polished look. Ariel Richardson, interior designer and founder of ASR Design uses a coral throw to set the stage for this outdoor space. Next, she livened things up with pretty patterned pillows that picked up on the coral color. The finished result is a sophisticated space that feels both inviting and relaxing. It is important to note that when decorating with bright colors, it is a good idea to keep the bright colors for the accents and everything else like furniture in neutral colors that blend into the background.

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    Coral is the Perfect Color for Creating a Coastal Vibe

    coral and pastels in living room
    Betsy Helmuth

    Coral is a bright and uplifting color making it a perfect starting point for vibrant living room like this, for instance, by interior designer Betsy Helmuth. The pops of coral shown throughout the room from the rug to table lamps give the space a coastal beachy feeling. White walls and natural wood accents help to balance the room's pastel inspired color scheme.

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    How to Layer Different Patterns

    coral and turquoise bedroom
    Echelon Custom Homes

    Turquoise and coral is a classic color combination guaranteed to stand the test of time, as shown in this bedroom by Echelon Custom Homes. Note how the design team layered on the patterns. Sticking to the same shade of coral helped to make it all work.

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  • 09 of 09

    Coral Brightens Up a Mostly White Space

    coral wall in home office
    Thistlewood Farms

    Coral is the perfect accent color for a gray, navy, white, yellow, or blue color scheme. Here the shade instantly elevates a mostly white space by KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms.

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