Burgundy Accents for Your Home: 7 Irresistible Designs You’ll Love

Burgundy is that rich, moody color that instantly makes a room feel intentional and elevated. It’s bold, but not shouty. Cozy, but still sophisticated.

Ready for a house tour? I’m walking you through seven complete room designs that use burgundy accents in totally different ways—so you can find the look that fits your vibe.

1. Modern Parisian Living Room With Velvet Drama

Picture a light-filled living room with ivory walls, tall ceilings, and a slim black marble fireplace. Now drop in a pair of burgundy velvet lounge chairs that catch the afternoon sun—instantly chic, right?

Keep the sofa soft and neutral (think warm greige linen) and ground the space with a cream-and-black geometric rug. On the walls, go for simple black frames with vintage sketches to keep things airy, not heavy.

Furniture: Low-profile greige sofa, two burgundy velvet chairs, slim black metal coffee table with a smoked glass top.
Accents: Brass floor lamp, stacked art books, a burgundy-and-cream bouclé throw pillow on the sofa for color balance.
Palette: Ivory, black, greige, and concentrated burgundy.

The vibe is refined-but-comfortable. Those burgundy chairs do the talking, while everything else whispers.

2. Moody Library Nook With Wine-Toned Shelves

Medium shot, moody library nook: small cocooning reading corner with deep matte burgundy painted shelves and backs, crisp off-white trim for contrast; camel leather club chair; petite round walnut side table holding a scented candle in a tinted burgundy glass jar; brass pharmacy lamp casting a warm pooled light; shelves filled with hardcovers, a few framed black-and-white photos, and a small burgundy ceramic bowl; plaid wool throw (camel, burgundy, charcoal) draped over the chair and a nubby off-white pillow; Persian-style rug with wine, navy, and cream threadwork; intimate, layered townhouse vibe; corner angle.

This one is all about cocooning. Paint the inside of a small reading nook—or the backs of built-in shelves—in a deep, matte burgundy that feels like red velvet cake. Keep the trim a crisp off-white for contrast.

Add a classic camel leather club chair, a petite round walnut side table, and a brass pharmacy lamp that pools warm light. Fill the shelves with hardcovers, a few framed black-and-white photos, and a small burgundy ceramic bowl to echo the walls.

Textiles: Plaid wool throw (camel, burgundy, charcoal) and a nubby off-white pillow for texture.
Flooring: Persian-style rug with wine, navy, and cream threadwork.
Finishing Touch: A scented candle in a tinted burgundy glass jar.

It’s intimate and layered—like your own quiet corner in a classic townhouse.

3. Scandinavian Dining Room With Burgundy Leather Moments

Wide shot, Scandinavian dining room: pale oak floors, crisp white walls, simple oval oak dining table surrounded by eight burgundy leather dining chairs with slender black metal legs; sculptural white paper lantern hanging overhead; tabletop styled with a long stoneware tray holding artichokes, pomegranates, and a burgundy glass carafe as a tonal centerpiece; oversized abstract print in charcoal and blush with a hint of wine tone on the wall; flatweave wool rug in light taupe; floating oak credenza with matte black pulls, topped with a single ceramic vase in oxblood; airy, minimal, fresh mood; photorealistic, straight-on view.

Start with pale oak floors, crisp white walls, and a simple oval oak dining table. Then introduce eight burgundy leather dining chairs with slender black metal legs—sleek, minimal, and unbelievably chic.

Overhead, hang a sculptural white paper lantern to soften the lines. On the table, a long stoneware tray with artichokes, pomegranates, and a burgundy glass carafe makes a simple, tonal centerpiece.

Art: Oversized abstract print in charcoal and blush with a hint of wine tone.
Rug: Flatweave wool in light taupe for warmth without visual weight.
Storage: Floating oak credenza with matte black pulls and a single ceramic vase in oxblood.

The contrast between airy Scandinavian bones and rich burgundy accents feels fresh, not fussy—perfect for relaxed dinners that still look styled.

4. Luxe Hotel-Style Bedroom With Burgundy Upholstery

Medium shot, luxe hotel-style bedroom: tall channel-tufted headboard in burgundy velvet as the statement; bed dressed in crisp white percale with a thin black embroidered border; burgundy linen euro shams and a striped black-and-ivory lumbar pillow; walnut nightstands with slim brass sconces above; at the foot, an upholstered bench in mushroom suede with a burgundy cashmere blanket casually draped; sheer white curtains with subtle herringbone texture filtering soft light; vintage-inspired rug in muted rose, charcoal, and cream bridging tones; warm white walls with black accents and brass; plush, polished, inviting mood; slight angle from the doorway.

Go full boutique hotel. Start with a tall, channel-tufted headboard in burgundy velvet that becomes the room’s statement. Dress the bed in crisp white percale with a thin black embroidered border.

Flank the bed with walnut nightstands and slim brass sconces. Add burgundy linen euro shams and a striped black-and-ivory lumbar pillow for balance.

Palette: Warm white, walnut, brass, black accents, and concentrated burgundy on the headboard and pillows.
Curtains: Sheer white panels with a subtle herringbone texture to keep it light.
At the Foot: Upholstered bench in mushroom suede; throw a burgundy cashmere blanket across it.

Finish with a vintage-inspired rug—muted rose, charcoal, and cream—to bridge the tones. The result is plush, polished, and wildly inviting.

5. Contemporary Kitchen With Burgundy Backsplash Pop

Detail/medium shot of contemporary kitchen backsplash: focus on glossy burgundy ceramic tile backsplash in a skinny stacked pattern reflecting light; soft taupe lower cabinets and warm white uppers; white quartz countertop; matte black hardware; trio of clear glass canisters filled with cranberries, red lentils, and pink Himalayan salt echoing the palette; two small fluted pendant lights over the island with brass details; striped tea towels in cream and burgundy, and a slim runner with wine and beige stripes visible; stools with black metal bases and cognac leather seats pulled to the island; bright, modern mood; photorealistic, straight-on crop emphasizing tile sheen.

If you love a clean kitchen but crave color, this is your move. Keep the lowers in soft taupe and the uppers in warm white. Then install a burgundy ceramic tile backsplash in a skinny stacked pattern—glossy, reflective, and totally unexpected.

Pair with a white quartz countertop and matte black hardware. A trio of glass canisters with burgundy-toned dried goods—cranberries, red lentils, and pink Himalayan salt—subtly echo the palette.

Lighting: Two small fluted pendant lights over the island with brass details.
Textiles: Striped tea towels in cream and burgundy; a slim runner with wine and beige stripes.
Stools: Black metal bases with cognac leather seats to warm the scheme.

The kitchen still feels bright and modern, but that burgundy backsplash gives it personality in one sophisticated sweep.

6. Artistic Entryway With Burgundy Front Door and Gallery Wall

Wide entryway shot: exterior glimpse of a burgundy lacquered front door leading into an interior with mellow plaster white walls; checkerboard floor in warm gray and ivory stone for old-world charm; black metal console topped with travertine; above, a curated gallery wall of line drawings, travel photos, and small oil landscapes in slim black and oak frames, with one abstract piece featuring wine-red; arched brass-framed mirror reflecting light and elongating hallway; woven basket for shoes and a burgundy ceramic umbrella stand beside the console; vintage runner with burgundy, rust, and slate threading; polished yet personal mood; straight-on perspective.

First impressions count, and a burgundy lacquered front door is a showstopper. Inside, keep walls a mellow plaster white and lay a checkerboard floor in warm gray and ivory stone for old-world charm.

Anchor the space with a black metal console topped with travertine. Above it, create a gallery wall featuring line drawings, travel photos, and a couple of small oil landscapes—all in slim black and oak frames, with one abstract piece pulling in wine-red.

Storage: Woven basket for shoes and a burgundy ceramic umbrella stand.
Mirror: Arched brass-framed mirror to bounce light and elongate the hallway.
Rug: Vintage runner with burgundy, rust, and slate threading for an artful, collected feel.

It’s polished but personal—the kind of entry that makes guests pause and smile.

7. Playful Home Office With Burgundy Geometric Accents

Detail/overhead-plus-corner hybrid shot, playful home office: clean white desk with tapered oak legs; mid-century burgundy boucle swivel chair; a single eight-inch-wide burgundy geometric stripe running across the back wall and wrapping onto the ceiling edge; floating white shelves holding a tight edit of books arranged by tone (neutrals, blacks, a few burgundy spines) with small concrete bookends; matte black task lamp, cable trays hidden under the desk, and a low-glare monitor light bar; color-block rug in oatmeal, charcoal, and wine defining the workspace; two plants—trailing pothos and sculptural rubber plant—in white and burgundy planters; crisp, energized mood; photorealistic, corner angle emphasizing the stripe transition.

Let’s make work feel exciting. Paint a single burgundy geometric stripe that runs across the back wall and onto the ceiling edge—just eight inches wide—like a racing stripe for your creativity.

Choose a clean white desk with tapered oak legs and a mid-century burgundy swivel chair in boucle for comfort and punch. Floating white shelves hold a tight edit of books arranged by tone (neutrals, blacks, and a few burgundy spines) with small concrete bookends.

Tech + Lighting: Matte black task lamp, cable trays hidden under the desk, and a low-glare monitor light bar.
Soft Stuff: Color-block rug in oatmeal, charcoal, and wine to define the zone.
Greenery: Two plants—one trailing pothos and one sculptural rubber plant—in white and burgundy planters.

The overall effect is crisp and energized, with burgundy accents guiding the eye and boosting focus without overwhelming the space.

Burgundy doesn’t need to take over your home to make an impact. Whether you’re upholstering a headboard, tiling a backsplash, or just swapping out chairs and textiles, a few smart wine-toned moments can change the entire mood. Pick the design that made your heart skip—and let that rich color do the rest.