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d e c o r a t i n g
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s t a d a s h .
Red is the hot sauce
that puts the perfect bite
into an outfit or a room.
Red shoes are the star of this scene,
while a plum sweater set plays the
supporting role. A winter-friendly
mustard makes a cameo as the
unexpected colourful neutral.
The overall effect? A thoroughly
modem, colour-blocked look. For
the room, the muted red stripe of
a vintage Swiss Army blanket used
to slipcover an ottoman offers a
quieter way with red. And then
there’s that little something extra,
courtesy the red stitching along the
seams of the slipcover.
FIND IT Tee ^750; curry jeans,
^3,250, both Promod; long cardigan
^2,650, Mango; red pumps
^2,690, Zara.
For more info, see Resources
Six fresh
colours to love
There’s a red for every vibe
or style. Find one to warm
things up this winter.
1
. LOVE CHERRY
POPSICLES?
Try 0520
Signal Red, Asian Paints, a
fiery red perfect for a focal
point chair or frame.
2
. LOVE RED LIPSTICK?
Try AC 119 Boing, Lewis
Berger, a tomato-soup red
just right for the walls of an
entire room.
3
. LOVE RICH LEATHER?
Try 2A-1A Carnival Red,
Nippon, a purplish hue that
will ground an accent wall
or wooden furniture. Pair
it with grey or paint the
entire room in high-gloss
for an opulent shimmer.
4
. LOVE A RED POWER
TIE?
AC121 Lipstick Pencil,
APCO, a deep red for a
room with little natural
light, such as a hallway or
dining room.
5
. LOVE TUSCANY?
Try
2126 Tamale Red, Nerolac,
the deepest terracotta—
traditional, well-travelled,
and earthy.
6. LOVE HEIRLOOM
ROSES?
Try 04YR 11/537
Amazing, ICI Dulux, a
feminine and flattering
dusky rose. ■
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS | DECEMBER
2011
