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In Living Colour: Poppy Red Style To Welcome Lunar New Year

The colour of good fortune in Lunar New Year tradition, red is said to ward off evil spirits and welcome vitality. Pair it with neutrals like white, ivory and grey for fiery confidence at home.

By Katie Nanton /

1. Stripes sideboard by Aleal ($8,495), inspirationfurniture.ca

2. Oiva Unikko mug by Marimekko ($45), marimekko.ca

3. Espresso maker by Gemini ($125), oldfaithfulshop.com

4. Risom lounge chair by Knoll ($1,569), livingspace.com

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5. Poppy paint by Benjamin Moore (from $76), benjaminmoore.com

6. Pedro Almodóvar Bubble sofa in Rouge Feu by Roche Bobois ($14,590), roche-bobois.com

7. Ball chair by Eero Aarnio Originals ($12,371), inform.ca

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Katie Nanton

Katie Nanton

Katie is a Vancouver-based writer and editor specializing in travel, food, and design. Over her 20-year career, she’s written hundreds of articles, snapped dozens of published photos, and spent a decade on staff at NUVO, a national luxury lifestyle magazine.