Coming up roses

Get romantic with shades of pink and red this season

Pink and red aren’t just for Valentine’s Day – although we can’t ignore the most romantic day of the year this issue – they are the perfect way to give your home a glamorous makeover.

The psychology of pink is interesting, as it is reckoned to have a calming effect. In fact, one shade known as ‘drunk-tank pink’ is sometimes used in prisons to calm inmates, so maybe it’s the colour to paint your home if you have friends who ‘over refresh’ when they come over for a drink!

A chair or sofa in a rosy shade is definitely the way to go if you want to add warmth and cheer to the home. Reds and hot pinks will add a sexy glow and paler pinks will make everything look fresh and bright. And, of course, hearts are always a good idea if you want to ramp up the romance. So, don’t just save red and pinky hues for the bedroom. Try blossoming out with blush shades all over the home.

By Janet Reeder