Design & Decorating

MAKING BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR JOYFUL LIVING

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A look at how red has risen to the top of the colour charts, why geometric fabrics, papers and tiles add up to dynamic interiors and an art special full of creative ideas

COLOUR OF THE MONTH

'Red can work beautifully in bedrooms; it's rich, enveloping and emotionally warm. We didn't want this small guest bedroom to be forgotten, so we painted the ceiling in a rich red and paired it with Galbraith & Paul's Tile wallpaper for a bold effect. Painted ceilings are a great way of adding a layer of drama and making spaces feel cosier,' says Nicola Harding, founder, Nicola Harding & Co. Ceiling in Beetlenut architects' gloss, £45.50 for 750ml, Paint & Paper Library.