Cherry red anchors the cherrycore kit like no other color, but not every red survives the trip from mood board to green court. Here is how to pick the shade that holds, the paddle that carries it, and the neutrals that keep the look considered rather than costume.

Cherry red has had a long run in fashion and interiors. Here is the red decanter paddle in the ARTI Drinks set, three more ARTI picks that use red as a detail in the artwork, what to choose if your red leans pink, and how to pair a red paddle with cream, navy or olive.