{"id":1911,"date":"2015-02-11T01:29:19","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T01:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1911"},"modified":"2015-02-26T18:52:30","modified_gmt":"2015-02-26T18:52:30","slug":"decorating-with-red","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/decorating-with-red\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating with Red"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The energy of red works well in this Cardinal Point rec room.<\/p><\/div>\n

Since Valentine\u2019s Day is just a heartbeat away, what better time to talk about adding red to your home d\u00e9cor?\u00a0Dramatic and energizing, even a small dose of red adds impact in a room.<\/p>\n

“Red can be a useful colour to include in a home. People are drawn to red so painting the wall at the end of a long hallway red is a good idea,” according to\u00a0Stylelist Home<\/a>\u00a0 and environmental psychologist\u00a0Sally Augustin, Ph.D.<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0“red backgrounds increase the attractiveness and desirability of a person standing in front of it.”<\/p>\n

So how do you decorate with red without going overboard? \u00a0We asked interior designer Jo-Ann Capelaci <\/a>how to do it right, “use red sparingly in design to add energy, passion and warmth to a room.” \u00a0Accent pieces, area rugs or accent walls <\/a>work well, painting items such as picture frames or shelves can make a bold statement.<\/p>\n

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The red chairs bring a sharp look to this Geranium model home.<\/p><\/div>\n

Jo-Ann reminds us that, “red is the colour of sexuality so why not consider adding a spark of red in your bedroom?” \u00a0Red sheets or a red chair will definitely spice up a room! \u00a0The possibilities are endless. \u00a0Jo-Ann, who designed the interiors of our Uptownes <\/a>Model Homes, is an avid\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0fan and inspired our Geranium Homes Red Decor Pinterest page<\/a>, filled with great decor ideas for this vibrant colour.<\/p>\n

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Marsala is the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year<\/p><\/div>\n

Sure, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with many shades of red to choose from. \u00a0How about considering this year’s “it” colour: \u00a0Marsala (Pantone’s 2015 Colour of the Year<\/a>) is the perfect fit. \u00a0The impactful full-bodied qualities of this earthy wine red adds richness to any room. \u00a0The colour adds the ideal accent to our model suite rendering of Pace on Main<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Red accents complement the richness of the room’s decor in this Pace On Main suite.<\/p><\/div>\n

HGTV offers a great guide<\/a> to the different shades of red. \u00a0From bold, bright red for contemporary designs to chalkier softer scarlets for a country look, \u00a0red demands attention and will leave a lasting impression on your visitors. \u00a0So have fun with this daring colour that doesn’t take itself too seriously!<\/p>\n

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Since Valentine\u2019s Day is just a heartbeat away, what better time to talk about adding red to your home d\u00e9cor? Dramatic and energizing, even a small dose of red adds impact in a room.
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