Welcome to the stretch of time every year when the astrological sign Cancer takes center stage. Much like folks born under this sign, this is a season for nurturing, softening, and coming home to ourselves.
Traditionally, the color associated with Cancer is ruby red and this year experts are seeing a somewhat softer hue as well, coral blush. Such reds are somehow soothing while simultaneously packing power and impact. As the poet Joy Sullivan writes, “”Red makes a party of any outfit.”
Truth.
Which is why, here at the largest online upholstery fabric store, we think it’s worth taking a few minutes to talk about how to embrace Cancer’s colors in your home to help you live just a little bit more boldly and a little bit more tenderly — and help your home rock its style vibe just a little more beautifully, too.
How The Astrology Of Color Works For Your Home’s Design Vibe
Obviously, Cancer is the best of the Zodiac signs. (Just kidding. It just happens to be this writer’s sign.) Cancer’s reign runs from June 21st to July 22nd, so July is when it hits its stride. People born under Cancer are often deep, sensitive, creative, intuitive, and loyal. The colors associated with the sign reflect those energies.
Ruby red’s depth and intensity connects to the root chakra (aka, energy center) offering a kind of energizing, expansive grounding. Coral blush (particularly in its blush-iest forms) is said to activate the sacral chakra, fostering well-being, creativity, and vitality.
The simplified bottom line is that ruby red and coral blush meet Cancer’s emotional, intuitive nature and mirror back and elevate a balance between their stalwart protectiveness and gentle nurturing. And to all of that we say, “Yes, please.”
Embrace The Bold: How To Use Ruby Red To Add Passion To Your Home
Now, granted, ruby doesn’t play. I mean, it’s playful for sure. But it’s bold and makes a statement. If someone asked you what you associate ruby red with, no doubt among the first words that would come to mind would be passion, love, and desire. Plus, there’s a kind of fierceness to the color that’s solidly aligned with the Cancerian spirit.
Ruby gemstones — thought to bring strength and good fortune — have long been a prized possession of royalty and rebels alike. All of which adds up to ruby and red tones with its depth and gravitas being a bold statement worth playing with in your home.
Like a primary bedroom headboard in plush red velvet offering an enchanting call to rest (or, ya’ know, whatever). Or perhaps a bedroom chaise lounge in a twist on a classic brocade with a ruby floral swirl pattern for peaceful mornings reading a book and sipping your favorite wake-me-up. Or set the scene for an old-school Hollywood vibe in an entertainment space with theater red drapes.
And, of course, ruby red can be an excellent accent color, like in an otherwise minimal space where a loveseat or pair of armchairs add a sense of romance, energy, and invitation in crisp ruby red tweed or sumptuous chenille. Or simply just throw pillows like a vine and leaf pattern or contemporary textured jacquard.
Use Coral Blush To Offer Your Home Softness — With A Backbone
Ruby was probably easy to get your head around. But what’s coral blush? It’s the afterglow of the day. It’s the essence of a summer dusk sky. It’s the feeling of warmth lingering on your skin after a quick late afternoon swim. It’s all of that.
In your home, it’s a sense of care and connection, a nurturing welcome. It’s a softness that also inspires a kind of confidence. And where ruby comes in hot and makes a statement, coral blush plays well with others.
So a reading nook with a pair of armchairs dressed in an ornate damask in a symmetrical floral motif fits just fine with the patterns and earthy neutrals of a traditional space. Or a bold space with deep jewel tones can be softened and elevated just enough with an ottoman or upholstered coffee table in blush pink striped woven fabric. Or, again, throw pillows throughout in a coral abstract geometric pattern, diamond pattern, or coral herringbone tweed.
Heading back to your bedroom, a spa-like feel emerges with cloud white linens snuggled up to a coral red diamond pattern chenille headboard with matching changing bench at the foot of the bed. Perhaps complete the airy look with sheer curtains in blush pink.
Fabric Textures: How Color Finds Its Voice In Your Home’s Style
Cancerians are often known for their creativity and personality. And for all the places that the colors ruby red and coral blush can find a home in your home, they’re in their best voice in the textures that make them truly sing.
For ruby, think textures that evoke a sensuality for you. Often that means textures like velvet, chenille, silk, and so many more (I’m looking at you, microfiber and shearling). All of which are readily available in performance options like Crypton and others, so you can embrace the Cancer season the way it’s meant to be embraced – by living it.
Coral blush adds harmony that truly sings best in woven, elegant fabrics like linen, cotton, bouclé, and more. As it softens, it transforms spaces and pieces into eminently touchable delights, beckoning to be lounged in on sleepy Sunday afternoons or spending time with friends whiling away those summer nights.
Less hard rules and more inspiration, use those as a guide to bring the band together your way:
- For the fearless romantic, try a ruby red velvet sectional with throw pillows in multiple shapes and fabrics like blush herringbone tweed and a floral pattern matelasse.
- For the airy minimalist, slip your furniture into slipcovers in a coral blush-like tone. Perhaps dining room chairs in blossom pink linen and a table runner in candy apple red faux silk or an abstract floral pattern in red and natural white — or both.
- For the playful traditionalist, try a pair of wingback chairs in a subtle but striking ruby petite red botanical floral pattern set beside coral abstract basketweave pattern curtains.
It’s Time To Unleash A Cosmically Inspired Design Vibe In Your Home
Pausing to honor Cancer’s astrological season is really just seizing an opportunity to stop and ask yourself, how does your home make you feel? Does it bring you joy? Does it nurture and inspire you? And the sign’s colors answer back. Ruby red emphatically says, “Own your awesomeness. Take up space. Be seen.” And coral blush gently whispers, “Rest now. Soften. Be held.”
Then playing with these cosmically-inspired colors in your upholstery is really about choosing to elevate tenderness and strength, romance and play in your home — by design.
We’re here with all the fabrics you need. And we absolutely love helping you find the ruby reds, coral blushes, and whatever else evokes sunsets, serenity, creativity, and the quiet certainty that you’re here to shine in you. Reach out today.
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