Weekendin Singapore Jan '14 | Issue 10 | Page 74

intheHOME intheHOME Clockwise from top: Calabash Pendant, Danish Designs, SGD376-978 Plumen Poppy, Fred Lives Here, Price unavailable Cloth Side Table, Fred Lives Here, Price unavailable Red Sofa, Shophouse, Price unavailable Nagasaki Stool, Danish Designs, SGD565 Opposite Page: Fausto, Fred Lives Here, Price unavailable A La Carte Side Table, Fred Lives Here Price unavailable Red with Passion In many cultures, red is seen as the colour of energy, passion and action. For the Chinese, the colour red represents happiness, beauty, success and good fortune. Red is used extensively in everyday life in China; red lanterns adorn businesses and residences, and it is tradition for people to don this vibrant colour to weddings, festivals and other celebratory events. This Western and Chinese New Year, consider going for something bold and red to add both excitement and a sense of abundance to your home. Given its vibrancy, a single red item can change the whole look of the room. Even if everything else remains constant, this one item can add a wave of energy and excitement you never knew your home could have. It is said that being surrounded by too much of the colour red can make one irritated, or ultimately angry, so it is best to use this loud colour sparingly if you are unsure. Weekendin 74 75 Weekendin