Red, a must-have for the festive season
A symbol of passion, warmth and energy, red is a timeless and essential decorating color, especially at Christmas.
Powerful, vibrant, warm... red leaves no one indifferent. The color of life, fire and passion, it captures the light and naturally draws the eye. If you love lively, elegant interiors with character, red is undoubtedly for you. The star color of the Christmas season, we love it for its expressive power and its ability to transform an ordinary space into a living space.
The must-have for Christmas decorations
It's hard to imagine Christmas without the color red. It's everywhere: on ribbons, candles, berries and even Santa's coat. Combined with fir green, gold or white, red embodies the warmth and conviviality of the festive season.
Our interiors are adorned with this color during the holiday season, on tablecloths, candleholders, plaid cushions or tableware, which will be put away as soon as the 1st.er January. But it's also possible to play with nuances all year round through furniture. From the deep garnet coffee table to the orange-red tv stand, all the variations evoke the joy and generosity of the season.
A color steeped in history
Present since prehistoric times in ochre pigments, red has survived the centuries without ever losing its symbolic intensity. The color of power in Rome, of the sacred in the Middle Ages and of happiness in Asia, it evokes strength, passion and good fortune.
A historic color, red is described by Michel Pastoureau in his book «Rouge, histoire d'une couleur», as the first color mastered by man: «the color par excellence ». This journey through time, eras and civilizations gives it an unrivalled timelessness.
A timeless piece for all seasons
As you can see, red isn't just for Christmas: it's a color that can be elegantly incorporated into your everyday decor. A brick armchair, a carmine vase or a burgundy-red light fixture become strong pieces, capable of giving your interior a distinctive look.
Reminders and touches of red can also be used here and there: a red frame or picture can create a warm atmosphere in any room of the house.
Red, the color of emotions
In color psychology, red symbolizes vitality, confidence and passion. It stimulates the senses and warms the mood. In the living room, it invites conviviality; in the kitchen, it whets the appetite; in the bedroom, it becomes enveloping and sensual.
Red is a universal color, instantly recognizable and charged with emotion: anger, passion, excitement and love. That's why red is used in celebrations such as Valentine's Day, weddings and birthdays, in the roses and hearts we give each other.
Finding the perfect balance
Because red is a powerful color, it blends wonderfully with natural hues such as linen, beige, light wood or soft grays, which soothe its intensity. In an interior, red becomes the vibrant note that draws the eye and generates emotions.
Dare to build your own color palette around a strong element of your interior. The result is a refined harmony full of personality.
