The Colour Red

Just because Valentine’s has come and gone, it doesn’t mean you can, or have to put the colour red out of your mind completely. In about 6 weeks time the leaves on the trees will start changing colour and signalling the start of autumn. Red, orange, yellow and brown leaves will carpet the grass and warmer clothes will be the order of the day.

It’s always nice to update your home around the change of seasons. Adding a few warmer touches for the cold winter months. A great way to warm up a room is with a bit of red. Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant, red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.

A few interesting facts about the colour red:

The longest wavelength of light, is red

Feng Shui recommends painting the front of your house red to invite prosperity

The colour red stimulated your appetite and makes you feel hungry

So if you’re looking for a way to incorporate red into your home for winter, a great place to start would be your kitchen. There are a wide variety of red kitchen appliances available, not to mention table cloths and crockery. For a simple and effective fix of red, buy three small canvases and paint them in your favourite shade of red. Hang them anywhere you like and they will become a striking feature.