I say a surprise because it never really showed up in any of the forecasts I follow--not that it matters.  The colors you live with should be the ones you always love, not some trend.

Red is a common color amongst many of my clients:

This red chaise picks up on the art; a great pop of color in a room.


A red sofa to warm up the room.

And a whole store in the UK devoted to this color!  RED CANDY (my personal favorite would be Twizzlers)


A story board I did for the Hero Chair at LaDiff.













What does this red color trend mean?  SensationalColor.com gives us the hidden meaning of red:

1. Increases enthusiasm
2. Stimulates energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate
3. Encourages action and confidence
4. Provides a sense of protection from fears and anxiety

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