Sometimes the answer is found at the bottom of a glass …
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Rich winey reds (merlot, burgundy, claret and oxblood) bring a luxurious, moody elegance to a room and offer a warmth that fills the space. Unexpectedly, deep shades of wine pair beautifully with brighter colours such as orange, blue, lilac and pink. Bravely go all out and colour-drench a room from top to bottom or add a drop of colour via dramatic accessories with geometic patterns (the modernist) or faded florals (the traditionalist).
Merlot Enfold oak and steel sideboard, Muuto, from €1,995; www.finnishdesignshop.com.
Burgundy Folding Ribbon hand-knotted wool rug, from €895; www.nordicknots.com.
Burgundy Bowy lacquered table, Patricia Urquiola X Cassina, from €4,895; www.pamono.eu
Wine Chieftain leather and walnut chair, Finn Juhl, from €15,100, at Nordic Elements, 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin.
Merlot Ikat cushion, €115, at Hedgeroe, Carrickmines Manor, Dublin 18.
Slinkie handmade wool/silk runner, Patricia Urquiola X CC-Tapis, request quote at www.cc-tapis.com.
Bordeaux Setup bouclette sofa, Sacha Lakic, from €5,520, at Roche Bobois, Beacon South Quarter, Dublin 18.
Burgundy Caret MF1 table lamp, & Tradition, €179; www.finnishdesignshop.com.
Burgundy tufted cotton bolster cushion, €75, at Meadows & Byrne, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
