Red is one of the most popular colors out there. It is not a surprise why so many people want to have their house painted with red. And there are many shades of red available. Do you like to have a red house as well? Here are some tips on how to choose from the different shades of red:

* Scarlet - One of the most popular shades of red is scarlet. It is a high impact red that has a slight orange tinge. Symbolism-wise, scarlet is associated with courage and passion. It is often the color that fire bricks feature. Also, it is a color associated with wealth and power in the ancient times. Because of its implications, you might want to select it for your home. Since it is a high impact color, it is important for you to combine it with low-impact colors if you wish your home to be painted with it.

* Vermillion - Vermillion is a shade of red that is more orange-y than scarlet. It is a very common color for rustic as well as traditional-looking homes. It is definitely one of those shades of red that has a bright and cheerful effect like that of the color yellow. If you wish to have a vermillion house, it would go well with beige, brown, and other earthy colors. You can also make it work with white and blue-green to create a New-England-ish color scheme for your house.

* Burgundy - Another popular shade of red is burgundy. It is a purplish type of red that kind of looks like red wine. Burgundy is a dark color so it would compliment well to a white home. But if you wish to have a home that is mostly burgundy, then you can try experimenting with light colors such as yellow, tan, and sage. Another cool combination would be burgundy, teal, and aquamarine. If you want, you can go ahead and blend with related colors like purple, pink, or dark blue.

* Carmine - This color features a deep shade of red and is often associated closely with ruby red. This color is often associated with very strong passion, devotion, and desire. Traditionally, this color is used to decorate the interiors and is very popular most especially in bedrooms. Carmine paint is quite expensive though compared to other shades of red. That is why seldom do people use it as a main, dominant color for whenever they paint their house. It goes perfectly with white than any other color out there.

* Crimson - Finally, there is crimson. It is a shade of red that is associated with power, prestige, royalty, and high social status. That is why it is a very popular color used to paint the exteriors of hotels and exclusive clubs. It is also a common color used to paint luxuriously-designed homes. Crimson goes well with camel since the latter balances the strength of the former. Crimson would also work well with marigold or if you want a darker color, chocolate brown.