Color Of The Month: Rich Ruby Red

Enchanting ruby red is our choice for February, forever entwined with Valentine’s Day as the color of love. According to Color Wheel Pro Psychology, red is the color of energy, strength, power, determination, passion and desire. Ruby red is as the perfect accent color for home décor, easier to decorate with than other reds. Because of its brown and purple undertones it mixes well with other colors. Look into these powerful home furnishings and appliances that will passionately accent your space.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better showcase for flowers from your special someone than the crystal Eye Rectangular vase from Baccarat (shown right). The vase gives off a fresh visual effect with horizontal cuts on the outside and vertical cuts on the inside; $650.

The Cabled Cashmere Throw by Ralph Lauren is now only luxurious, but can also be personalized with either custom embroidered initials or your family name in a selection of fonts; $595.

The Wegner Oculus Chair from Carl Hans, originally designed by Hans Wegner, provides proper back and neck support in a high style design. Available in many colors and textures, we love this bright ruby red wool; $5,245. Your original link was to HOUZZ—read them carefully. Also, we can trim $2000 off by using wool, not leather

You'll love doing laundry with the GE Ruby Red Front Load Steam Washer. Its steam vapor action loosens soil even before the wash cycle begins. The washer has preprogrammed settings for tough stains and an adaptive vibration control to reduce the noise of heavy-duty loads; $1,079.

Warm up your floors with the unique Ronaldo Ruby Rug from Linie Designs. The fuzzy shag hand loomed rug combines red and purple tones for a fun look; $852.

Use the glossy glass of these Ruby Lucente Tiles from Emser to create a beautiful mosaic on walls, backsplashes or bathroom or kitchen countertops; starting at $20 per square foot.

The Vitamix 64-ounce Ruby CIA Professional Blender will help you bring out your inner chef. With this one versatile machine, you can blend, chop, juice, grind and more; $529.

These glamorous Gerbera Daisy Silk Flower Stems from Silk Flowers will last long after Valentine's Day bouquets have wilted. Create a centerpiece for your foyer, dining room or coffee table; starting at $3 per stem.

The Titan Coffee Table by Johnston Casuals features a contemporary geometric handmade design in high quality metal; $636.

Set the stage for a romantic dinner with Signature Housewares Sorrento tableware. Inspired by traditional rustic Italian design, the pattern features a glazed raised dot-and-olive motif. Each set includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl and mug; $24.

Add a ruby red touch to your bedroom with the Sierra collection by Calvin Klein, including a duvet cover, comforter, shams, sheets and decorative pillows; prices start at $56.

Go bold with the ruby Linea Pocieta Bathroom Sink by WS Bath Collections. A true work of glass art, it's made in Italy; $1,176.

Make a dramatic statement with Sherwin and Williams's beautiful shade of ruby red paint—you'll “shock” any room with a jolt of energy.

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