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Embrace 'Unexpected Red' with Trending Cherry Accessories
By Sophie Lindley - 24th February 2026
Spring is approaching, and for many, this equals fancy florals and pretty pastels. This year, however, spring is taking a slightly glossier, richer turn, and the colours of the season to be embraced are sweet pops of pink, splashes of ocean blue, and the vibrant boom of bright cherry red. Whether you choose to inject a dose of this stunning red into your jewellery, hair accessories, or home décor, we've pieced together a fantastic range of glossy red and cherry-themed pieces to ensure your approach to the sunny season is destined to stand out.
What is the unexpected red trend?
While cute, cheerful cherries are dominating many spaces just lately (and largely down to a very recent Valentine's Day packed with the closely-romantically-linked colour of cherries), a new trend is sweeping homes and styles across the board when it comes to adding a dash of uplifting colour. This trend is called the ‘Unexpected Red’, and focuses on adding a pop of chirpy colour in a place you might not expect it to be.
With regency blue taking the hotspot for style and décor right now, the desire to break the norm and add something a little different to this otherwise gentile shade is also proving popular. Adding just a touch of bright, vibrant red or rich burgundy can be enough to make a space or outfit really stand out. This colour is bold, energetic, and bursting with heart-warming, romantic themes, so adding a little bit of it into a place it wouldn't normally be expected is a great way to buck trends.
Our favourite tips for adding a dose of unexpected red are:
- Pair our stunning Red Beaded Heart Charm Necklace with a crisp baby blue or bright white Oxford shirt to allow your outfit to really stand out from the crowd as we edge into warmer seasons
- Pierce a neutral kitchen theme with a spicy splash of red with these fun Sass & Belle Lobster Salt & Pepper Shakers
- Liven up an everyday hairstyle alongside a plain-coloured outfit with this Burgundy Bow Hair Claw Clip, designed to provide a pretty pop of colour
How can I style cherry-themed accessories?
No matter the season or occasion, cherries are always cheerful. Bright, bold, playful, and bursting with colour and texture, adding cherries as little emblems of colour is a great way to uplift an outfit, from winter right through to summer. While they're fun to look at, however, it can be tricky to know how to style them. If you're keen to add in some fun pops of cheerful cherry red, consider pieces with a gentle nod to the trend, rather than overpowering your usual accessories with an entirely red piece.
Some great ways to add cherry accents to your everyday accessories are:
- Popping a few cherry-themed earrings into your ear stack is perfect for providing a pop of fun without overwhelming your entire look. We love these Enamel Cherry Bow Huggie Hoop Earrings in Gold and this Sterling Silver Cherry Piercing Earring in Gold
- For a bolder look, consider cherry print fabrics on your clothing or accessories. This Beaded White Cherry Headband is light and uplifting, but has fun, beaded accents and the classic clash of cherry-red colour
- Tiny touches of cherry red can be enough to add fun and whimsy to your everyday style and this Mini Red Cherry Hair Clip provides the perfect pop
- Add touches of cherry charm to your look with this adorable Cherry Charms Pearl Beaded Necklace complete with tiny glass cherry pendants
How can I use cherries to cheer up my home?
Cherries aren't just for accessories, they make great home décor accents too if you're looking to add a playful touch to a space. Whether the room you're looking to uplift is bursting with colour, or calm and cool, a pop of cherry red will never go amiss. Consider wall art, decorative pieces, or functional products with a cherry twist to inject some fruity fun and a splash of take-notice colour.
- Uplift your bedroom or bathroom with a pretty and practical piece like this Pink Cherry Print Makeup Bag
- Cheer up a kitchen or mealtime space with these adorable Sass & Belle Cherry Salt & Pepper Shakers
- Adorn walls in any room with a playful pop of cherry colour with this SimplyExtraJordanary Mon Cheri French Cherries A4 Print
How can I incorporate trending cherry red without a cherry in sight?
The unexpected red trend is more about the colour itself than the shape or design of the item. Often, including an item in a completely different décor style to the room is another great way to make it stand out in your space. And for fashion, while the cherry theme is taking the style world by storm, many opt for just the colour or tones of cherries to liven up a look. These are some great pieces to do just that:
- This Burgon & Ball Coral Watering Can offers a much softer shade of red to provide a gentle pop. Whether you choose to add it as a decorative feature to a kitchen shelf, or use it as a fun and functional piece in the garden or greenhouse, that little dose of radiant red will help lift your spirits through the seasons
- Adorn a mug shelf in an otherwise neutral kitchen with a pop of colour in a piece like this Sass & Belle Mojave Glaze Red Mug, also great for livening up tea time!
- Dialling up your jewellery just a tad with a tiny slice of electric red is a great way to elevate an outfit. This Pearl and Red Beaded Bow Pendant Necklace is perfect for doing just that
- Gingham is a timeless print, so adding a trending colour to it is ideal for uplifting it just enough to stand out in your space. These Burgon & Ball Coral Check Gardening Gloves provide a gentle pop of fun red colour and are great for getting you in the gardening groove this spring
Whether you're a maximalist fan or a lover of gentle neutrals, it's easy to agree that life is much more fun with pockets of playful colour. Adding a sweet, summery splash wherever you can will help lift spirits, draw attention, and create a fun, energised look or space for any occasion. However you choose to embrace the unexpected or choose cherries, we hope we've given some great inspiration. For more homeware or accessories inspo, explore our Unexpected Red edit and immerse yourself in the timeless tones of bright cherry red.
