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Designers and stylists share their views

‘This is a vivacious shade of coral tinged with pink – the kind of colour that fills the room with exuberance and delight. If you want to be brave, combine with a pale pink or a nutty cinnamon. Alternatively, pair it with a neutral shade to allow Raspberry Blush to take centre stage as an accent.’

HELEN SHAW, UK DIRECTOR, BENJAMIN MOORE

‘Using raspberry is a bold decorating move, and gives the room an instant injection of vibrancy, energy and a sense of playfulness. For a classic scheme, perhaps for a dining room with rich woods like walnut, pair raspberry with a muted neutral. Injecting a colour pop doesn’t have to be full on floor-to-ceiling; consider just painting the woodwork in raspberry – or perhaps just the ceiling.’

ANNA HILL, BRAND DIRECTOR OF FENWICK & TILBROOK

‘While berry red may feel like a nostalgic trip to the dining rooms of the 1980s, used judiciously it can feel modern and vibrant and add a splash of exuberant warmth. This allows it to become a consideration even for the smallest of spaces, such as a powder room, where walls drenched in full gloss will deliver some Hollywood glamour ’ PATRICK O’DONNELL, INTERNATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR FARROW & BALL

‘For a cohesive, contemporary approach, consider colour drenching. Move away from white skirting boards and create a dynamic interior by painting walls, woodwork, radiators, the ceiling and doors using the same rich colour.’

RUTH MOTTERSHEAD, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT LITTLE GREENE

‘Try shades with a pink undertone for rooms that have a lot of natural light, or for a more dramatic, darker feel, try ones with red and purple undertones to create a luxurious atmosphere.’ FIONA MCGRATH, MARKETING EXECUTIVE AT COLOURTREND