But this month belongs to dark red. So let’s get some cherry, scarlet and sangria into December!

Bring some dark red into your interior design to chase away the winter blues

It’s time to start hibernating. Only us humans can’t get away with that. You need to stay awake during traditional working hours so you can pay for the greetings this season brings.

You need to stay conscious, be alert and get everything ready by 24th December. You need dark red in your interior design.

Red is taking an interest, a passion bursting forth, getting things done. Red is the colour of fire – destroying the old so the new can grow. Fire cleanses, but there’s no need for you to turn pyro. I know, fire is pretty, but you don’t need to watch the world burn. You can just introduce some dark red into your decor instead. And red warms, just what we all need in the dead of winter. You can take action and be as snug as a bug all at the same time. Being cosy and bursting forth are not mutually exclusive. Can dark red interior design be colour therapy? Yes, of course it can.

What does bringing dark red into my interior design got to do with blinds?

You’re probably familiar with the idea that if you sit in a red room all day, you’ll find yourself getting increasingly angry. This is why this blog is about dark reds, not bright reds. If you want an intense time in your living room, then please, go for bright reds. If you are looking for something a lot more relaxing, read on.

You’ll be wanting a rusty red for the cosiness. Meanwhile, a burgundy will give you both refinement and opulence. A pink red will bring you joy and a midtone red can make you feel free. What a versatile colour red is!

You can look to cellular blinds in Tuscan Red to keep you warm both physically and mentally. Cellular blinds both insulate in winter and help reflect heat away in summer – what more can you ask for in a blind? Luxury, that’s what. Enter the Roman in Blackout Berry and you’ll be forever spotting your neighbours on your front lawn staring at your blinds with envy brewing in their hearts.

The best way to bring dark red into your interior design

On the subject of envy, green (perhaps sage or forest green) will calm down all that deep red, as will a mustardy yellow. Perhaps you don’t want to calm it down, so team up your deep red with a cerulean blue for the most lush environment. It may be winter outside but you can keep it warm inside. And of course you can add further texture with pattern and the fabric you choose.

Perhaps you need to feel stimulated in your home office. A shiny metallic red Venetian might just be the answer. And if you’re looking for a more modern look, don’t forget the glamour and sophistication vertical blinds can bring. A patterned fabric can double up as quite the feature.

How much deep red in my interior design is too much deep red?

Just because it’s red, you may be tempted to keep it as an accent colour. But maybe you do want deep red as the primary colour in your decor. As long as you don’t let one shade dominate, you can have a substantial amount of deep red in your home. Deep reds were once a traditional choice for decor, and like all trends, it’s going to come and go. So if you love red, go for it, and let the deep red make those beige scatter cushions look even more inviting in their contrast.

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Character – a holistic view

Adding character can really mean adding a purposeful pop of individual personality. Adding character to a living room can vary in terms of design statement impact – subtle to striking. Make it work in terms of the aesthetic, function, ergonomics and enjoyment of the space. Always create a relaxing sanctuary. A space effortlessly yours is how you succeed when adding character to a living room.

This week’s blog from Blind Technique offers 5 easy tips for adding character to a living room.

Adding character to a living room – take on a trend

• Character resonates most effectively when others can relate to it easily. Are you passionate about Minimalism, Retro or Vintage interior design styles, for example? How can you best demonstrate your own take on your tastes?
• Character is all about how we bring something to life, make it tangible to reach out and touch it to understand. Think texture, colour, pattern. Try soft furnishings including custom blinds
• Depending on where you are on your personal design barometer – subtle to striking – this will influence your choices. Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds and made to measure Curtains offer ample space within the fabric to confidently express either a low-key accent or an impactful statement.

Adding character to a living room – take on a theme

• Your living room can be where you share something meaningful about you. You could be a hobbyist interested in amateur photography so you could turn one wall/cosy corner into your studio. If you’re an avid reader create the feel of a mini ‘home library’ with the comfiest chairs and spot-on task lighting. Craft your own branded set of library cards, too!
• Add in nature as character with sole usage of natural fibres for all your furniture and soft-furnishing favourites. Embrace the greenery with signature house plants. Vary size and species plus position them across the living room.
• If you are a film-buff add in the big screen and kit-out your living room as the perfect home cinema experience. VIP ropes at the door, optional.

Adding character to a living room – focus on features

• Work with the architectural features you already have when adding character to a living room. If you have a bay window with built-in window seat create the book nook of your dreams. Consider Plantation Shutters or try the Layered Window look (Roller Blinds or Roman Blinds with made to measure Curtains) to dress your bay.
• If you have sliding doors or a skylight make the most of them with Allusion Blinds or Velux Blinds: Pleated, Venetian, Roller styles, respectively.
• If you have high ceilings and period features try motorised Plantation Shutters for both ease and elegance.

Adding character to a living room – curate your collection

• Art with heart – your family photos could be curated to form a floor to ceiling display on a feature wall painted with your choice of background colour.
• Make your hobby your hero – share all that you know with a visual homage to your favourite artist, author or actor. Let the craft your enjoy take centre stage.
• Get your collection ready for inspection – select your best pieces to be on show. If you have a substantial volume of them, rotate with the seasons or chosen theme

Adding character to a living room – let the light in

• From ceiling chandeliers to subtle spotlights and precise task lighting lamps – adding character to a living room is best set off by the highest quality lighting.
• Choose lighting options in-line with your style. Flex your thinking from classic to quirky, traditional to modern, bold colours to pastel hues.
• Natural light flooding in from your windows is your best asset when adding character to a living room.

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