Discover a stunning palette with 25 incredible colors that perfectly complement burgundy, from timeless elegance to vibrant fun!

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Pink

Mary Patton Design

This pink and burgundy sitting room from Houston-based designer Mary Patton is refined. It’s classic with brᴀss 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

Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / PH๏τo by Reid Rolls

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

Design by Sarah Stacey / Avery Nicole PH๏τography

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

Brexton Cole Interiors

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

Gray Space Interiors

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

Kendall Wilkinson Design

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

Light and Dwell

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

Mary Patton Design

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

Studio Peake

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

Studio Peake

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

Design by Ryann Miller / PH๏τo by Sara Liggoria-Tramp

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

Jessica Nelson Design

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

Erin Williamson Design

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

Design by Caitlin Higgins for Emily Henderson Design / PH๏τo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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

Whitney Parkinson Design

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

Studio Peake

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

Twelve 15 Design

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

Erin Williamson Design

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

deVOL Kitchens

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

Becca Interiors

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

Erin Williamson Design

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

Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki PH๏τography

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

Tyler Karu

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

Alvin Wayne

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

Ghislaine Vinas

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.