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THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS MODERN TAKE ON RED AND SHARE HOW TO USE IT SUCCESSFULLY IN YOUR HOME
What the experts say...
‘This is a vivacious shade of coral tinged with pink – the kind of colour that fills the room with exuberance and delight. If you want to be brave, combine with a pale pink or a nutty cinnamon. Alternatively, pair it with a neutral shade to allow Raspberry Blush to take centre stage as an accent.’
‘Using raspberry is a bold decorating move, and gives the room an instant injection of vibrancy, energy and a sense of playfulness. For a classic scheme, perhaps for a dining room with rich woods like walnut, pair raspberry with a muted neutral. Injecting a colour pop doesn’t have to be full on floor-to-ceiling; consider just painting the woodwork in raspberry – or perhaps just the ceiling.’
‘While berry red may feel like a nostalgic trip to the dining rooms of the 1980s, used judiciously it can feel modern and vibrant and add a splash of exuberant warmth. This allows it to become a consideration even for the smallest of spaces, such as a powder room, where walls drenched in full gloss will deliver some Hollywood glamour ’
‘For a cohesive, contemporary approach, consider colour drenching. Move away from white skirting boards and creat
