The last time you wanted to decorate your room pink, you were probably six years old and cited Disney princesses as your main source of style inspo. After a decade or two of being controversial at best, bad taste at worst, pink is most definitely back – and it’s cooler than ever. But there are rules, mind. Firstly, the shade; less Barbie, more blush. Also, keep things matt; pearlescent, satin or glitter finishes could stray into kids bedroom territory (or worse, WAG land). The good news is, pink can now be your friend in every room of the home, and the more unexpected the better; nothing is hotter right now than a pale pink kitchen or blush bathroom tiles. Read on for six spaces that do pink right; you owe it to six-year-old you…
Pink needn’t mean super girly. For a balanced look, downplay pink with cool grey accessories and furniture. Fired Earth’s Rose Mallow and Orchid Pink shades teamed with its Haven slate-coloured vinyl flooring makes for a sharp combo. Now that’s compromise.
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Calling to mind the Pink Ladies’ getup in Grease, there’s something alluringly retro about powder pink and black. Oh Joy’s bathroom refresh project proves that you can use this double act to contemporary effect too; a chic black border gives this bathing space definition and a graphic edge. Feline eyeliner flicks and pin-up hair optional.
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Quit fiddling around with ‘accent colour’ and be brave; a gentle shade it may be, but pastel pink can still pack punch if used in a bold way. Nothing says confidence like taking wall colour over door frames, skirting boards, even light switches – and this dining space pulls it off in spades. Go for dark wood floors and a crisp monochrome palette elsewhere for contrast. Pink power, indeed.
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Possibly the most pinterest-friendly duo around right now, pink and copper make excellent bedfellows. Their flattering warm tones are just what’s needed for the bedroom environment, while a flash of metallic will lend a luxe, grown-up feel to proceedings, so there’s no danger of Disney princess territory. Told you they were the ultimate dream team.
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Yes, pale pink is having a moment, but if you’ve an appetite for the brighter end of the spectrum, a hot coral shade is sure to perk things up. A backdrop made for kitsch treasures and vintage finds, go as eclectic as you dare with kilim rugs, paper lanterns and charity shop ephemera. How could you not feel happy in a space like this?
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Who would have thought that a flesh-toned kitchen would be the height of sophistication? Although it’s the sort of wall colour your Gran might have chosen once upon a time, when teamed with alpine green and brass, this putty pink shade is as cutting edge as it gets. Messy cooks need not apply; pink with a splattering of spag bol sauce is not a good look.
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