Cheer things up with some stylish scarlet homewares, says Sam Wylie-Harris. We may not be painting the town red this festive season, but there s no reason we can t fire things up on the home front - with a smattering of ruby, crimson and cherry red to add some extra punch. After all, tis the season to be jolly, and with some carefully curated pieces - a touch of rouge here and dash of rose there - red brings everything into focus. It might even persuade you to add an extra layer of warmth to existing ornaments, trinkets and decorations. Here s what s on our hot list.