Take a spin through the color wheel with our top primary picks.
RED
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In 1925, Marcel Breuer—then a mere apprentice at the Bauhaus school—was inspired by the tubular steel frame of a bicycle when he designed his landmark Wassily chair, which is now available (including in red leather) at Knoll.
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The scalloped edges of Muller Van Severen’s large Arcs candleholder at Hay add a playful touch to the tablescape.
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In Poppy Red, the Cocotte Low table at Fermob is quite the coquette. Plus, its removable aluminum tabletop moonlights as a serving tray.
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Talk about a sleeper hit: The suave, curving lines of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’s Archer bed in Vermilion performance microvelvet are simply dreamy.
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Winter’s far from bleak when you’re cuddled in Room & Board’s punchy and plush mohair and wool Townes throw.
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Bauhaus philosophy claimed that form follows function. The Geo-C-02 pull by Nest Studio Collection balances style with practicality, and can be mounted in a variety of positions to dress up drawers and cupboards alike.
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The multifaceted silhouette of The Lacquer Company’s Octagonal wastebasket is a geometry lesson anyone can enjoy.
Yellow
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The shape-shifting Two-Way side table by Element de Base, available at MoMA Design Store, can be used horizontally as a low-profile end table or vertically as a space-savvy stand.
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Lift your spirits with the Rialto Old Fashioned glasses by Sir/Madam, which is available in Ginger at Design Within Reach. The famous Rialto Bridge in Venice inspired the arched motif on this handmade set.
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Perk up your sofa in seconds with Surya’s Cotton Velvet pillow in Mustard.
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Bask in the light of this wireless gem designed by Christophe Mathieu for Marset. The Bicoca table lamp, available at Lightology, can be moved about the house with ease.
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Straight talk: There’s a reason Gerrit Thomas Rietveld’s whimsical Zig-Zag chair is an icon. Almost a century later, you can still find this cantilevered wooden number at Cassina.
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Hudson Grace’s HG Citron hand-dyed linen napkins will add a sprightly touch to any meal.
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Though EQ3’s bright Eve daybed in Herringbone Sun may look too lively for napping, it’s sure to rejuvenate.
Blue
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Here’s history with attitude: The shapely Gropius CS1 chair by Noom is inspired by Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus school.
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You don’t have to be a surfer to ride this wave. The undulating cobalt Hella Blue bench—crafted in aluminum by Chapel Petrassi and available at Artemest—lends a groovy vibe into any room.
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Shh! The Renata Long pendant by Weplight for Bruck Lighting features a shade lined in natural lambswool for superior sound absorption.
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Bring a natural wonder indoors with the raffia-covered Waterfall coffee table by Jamie Merida. The piece, available at Chelsea House, boasts chic brass feet and a removable glass top.
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Yves Klein would surely approve of the Shapely ottoman by Objects of Common Interest, available at Dims in the arresting Yves Blue.
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Estelle Colored Glass always brings the drama, and its handblown Wine Stemware in Royal Blue is no exception.
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Zia Tile’s handmade cement Moroccan Blue 2x2 Zellige tile instantly transforms a drab backsplash into a showstopper.