A Punch of Color: Red Alert

Red is an attention getter or traffic stopper. A little touch of it can go a long way, recommends Decker Ross to make a big change.

The Artemis Red Ceiling Fan from Minka-Air is outstanding and will draw heads upward. 58 inches in diameter with an etched opal glass covering a halogen light, it's a head turner. $498. House of Shades and Lamps, Largo, FL; 813-463-2748 or www.houseofshadestampa.com.

This red wire Parker Pendant Chandelier from Currey and Co., will change  any dining space into a conversation place. Only 15-inches rouch by 21-inches high. $490. Paris Flea Decor and Design Studio, Tampa; 813-837-6556 or www.parisflea.com.

Imagine a narrow hallway with this Double Happiness Long Bench in Shanghai red from Red Egg enlivening up the room. It is 60-inches wide by 19-inches high by 15-inches deep. $1,536. Decorative Arts, Vero Beach; 772-563-0040 or www.Fairhaven-Furniture.com.

Add some drama to your decor with this stunning hand-painted chest by Pulaski Furniture. A stunning storage piece in bamboo, this chest of drawers boasts an elegant Asian-inspired design with red drawer fronts hand-painted with delicate floral accent with pewter drawer pulls. It measures 34-inches high by 38-inches wide by 20-inches deep. Castner and Castner, Inc., Bradenton; 941-795-1297 or www.casterandcastner.com.

The Cracked Ice Garden Chair from McGuire's Garden Classics Outdoor Collection in cayenne red will alter an space inside or out. This powder-coasted aluminum frame is 23.5-inches wide by 23-inches deep by 37-inches high. $1,531. Fifth Avenue Design Gallery in Naples or 239-417-2650.