RED ALERT Add verve with crimson

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RED ALERT

Adding a flash of colour to a scheme is often the missing piece of the puzzle. Many designers will suggest this colour be red – much like adding a classic red lip as a final touch to a made-up face. Red draws the eye, and adds drama and character, as well as being timeless and understated. Here, the glossy red lamp adds verve to this scheme, whilst the judicious use of fabrics and trims featuring red highlights brings cohesion. The elegance and prominence of blue and white allows for the playfulness of the red to add a contemporary twist. Curtains, Monkey Business, £96 a metre; sofa, Tabitha, £96 a metre; cushions, Moonstone embroideries, from £110 a metre, all No 9 Thompson

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