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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hannah Ziegler

I thought I was over the Unexpected Red Theory, but Tim Burton's library reminds me why it's one of the most influential design teachings of the 2020s

Tim Burton.

Between color drenching and accent colors lies a happy medium, where a statement shade makes a select few, high-impact appearances in a room.

Take Tim Burton's study in his Oxfordshire home (which recently went on the market), for example. The twist on the Unexpected Red Theory allows this bold hue to thrive via curtains, a sofa, and a lamp. While the theory in question focuses on one statement red piece, this strategy gives us a little more cohesion while still providing a similar pop of color in an otherwise neutral space.

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