Red – The Color of Vital Energy

Red – The Color of Energy –
Bring vibrancy and warmth to your living environment

The red "Ploum" sofa designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, boasts supremely soft seating comfort. In addition to this one-of-a-kind comfort, the extraordinary design in combination with the sofa’s stitched covering makes for a real eye-catcher. The Ploum line is available in various models. The sofa shown is the family-friendly XXL version whose basic price is ca. 3.400 euro.
The red chair "Panton," conceived by Verner Panton and produced in collaboration with Vitra, is a furniture icon. Verner Panton designed it in 1960 and, together with Vitra, evolved it to series-production readiness in 1967. It was the first all-plastic chair to be cast in one piece. Since its market introduction, it has passed through several production phases. In fact, only since 1999 has the Panton been manufactured in accordance with the designer’s underlying idea and concept, namely in durable, dyed-through polypropylene with a matte finish. Price starting at ca. 228€.
The red "Eames Elephant", initially developed using laminated wood by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945, is available in plastic in several colors. Use it as a toy or as a decorative object – and not just in your child’s room. Price starting at ca. 208€.
The red "AJ" table lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, is available in 8 different colors, price ca. 675€.
The ceiling lamp "Flowerpot VP1 and VP2", designed by Verner Panton, is a 60s style icon that is available in various models and colors.

Red as a wall color

Red is the color of activity, dynamism, temperament and warmth. A red wall shows off your entré, living room, dining room or bedroom to best effect. But when it comes to bold red shades, less is more. An entire room in red is too overpowering. One wall in red – a so-called "accent wall" – is the look you want. A wall in claret exudes coziness. It is appetite-enhancing and cozy and gives the room a relaxed aura. Red used as a wall color augurs warmth and adds a touch of the exotic. It looks exceedingly natural, especially when combined with wood or rattan furniture.

Red accessories as vibrant color accents

Red accessories send out a clear signal and grab everyone’s attention. Be careful not to use too much red since it can be overwhelming and off-putting when overused. You can’t go wrong with combinations of any red nuance with any pink nuance: Artfully arranged on a shelf, vases and flacons, bowls and bottles will compose a beautiful picture. Arising from the same color family, all red hues will harmonize nicely. You can add a few other splashes of color, such as yellow, green or blue, to break up the red a bit. Homogenous rooms designed with a white or grey color scheme, for example, should feature only a very few scattered red accessories. Another option is to put the focus on a special piece of furniture.

Red gets your blood boiling – and that’s something to look forward to!

It increases our energy level, our fortitude: That’s because red stimulates all our body’s processes. It stimulates our metabolism and exerts a strong influence on our vegetative nervous system. Warm red also has an invigorating, positively-reinforcing effect on an emotional level. It enhances sensuality, conscious experiencing, sensation and the expression of passion. On a mental level, the energy that the color red conveys reinforces our will, determination and perseverance.
People associate red with love, blood and suffering but also with passion and eroticism. When it comes to magic, red is used in rituals aimed at bringing about health, fertility, love, courage and strength. But red also stands for emotionality, aggression and willpower. Red is invigorating, activating, appetite-enhancing and generally stimulating. Red symbolizes vitality, excitement, strength and vigor. Red can make one aggressive and reinforces interests. Red is passion, love and courage. Orange is inspiring and stimulating.

• Activity and dynamic
• Strength and vibrancy
• Happiness and joie de vivre
• Energie, courage and activity
• Love and sexuality
• Eroticism and seduction
• Fire and heat
• Temperament and warmth

Which color activates your sense of vibrancy and vitality?

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