An often-overlooked colour choice, pink can bring an interesting facet to your décor. Just look at our stunning feature photo courtesy of Behr paints. The pink and black colour palette in this bedroom is dramatic, romantic and regal. No longer is pink just for little girls' rooms and nurseries. The hot hues of the pink colour palette offer a range of unique, dramatic options.
Making it work
To make pink feel sophisticated, it's a good idea to pare it with black or white in order to keep the look from feeling too precious. The black accents in our feature photo are the star of the show. They carry the eye around the room, taking the focus off the strong pink wall color while still allowing it its due. The cream shutters offer a light touch. Black window treatments in this instance may have been a little over-the-top. The stunning bed linens and headboard offer pattern and texture to help balance the overall look of the room.
The chandelier is a great touch, adding a regal touch to a room that doesn't have a lot of architectural elements. The small accents of silver add a touch of shimmer to offset the deep black furniture.
Pink does still work in a girl's bedroom but opt for a hue of pink that will grow with the child into tween and teen years. A hot pink, watermelon pink or fuchsia accent wall is a great way to bring in pink without it being predictable. Accessorize with vibrant shots of lime, lemon yellow and purple to create a youthful look. For a more grown-up décor, pair pink with chocolate brown and add accents of black and cream, which is a palette that will growwith your child into the teenage years.
Shots of pink
Small touches of hot pink in, say, a small piece of furniture, can add tons of personality to your space. Pair this with a few other pink accessories, like a toss cushion and toss rug to create the right balance. (One pink accessory in a room without any other pink may seem out of place.) Home décor stores, like IKEA, carry an array of items in various hues of pink that can add a bit of drama to a dull space. A hot pink wardrobe inyour bedroom may just coordinate with your hot pink sandals and handbag, for example.
If you search the internet for 'pink artwork' an array of great posters and paintings will come up offering tons of options for adding this vibrant colour to your décor. From pink pop art posters of Marilyn Monroe to berry pink zebra posters, you're sure to find a great piece for your pink décor.
Consider pink upholstery on that special antique chairthat's been handed down through the family. A pink upholstered headboard could be that romantic touch that your master bedroom is calling for. Even touches of pink in linens can add that spark to update a boring bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.
Specialty items like an old claw foot tub could look amazing if the outside was painted in a hot pink colour. Accent it with gold feet for a regal touch. A rich berry pink might be a great choice for your front door instead of the ubiquitous red entry door. A pink velvet tufted ottoman could be smashing amongst a set of brown leather furniture.
Pink wallpaper is another décor option that offers the consumer lots of great options. From subtle blush pinks to hot candy pinks, the patterns and hues offered in wallpaper opens up a whole new décor style option. Bring in textured wallpaper to a slick décor or a shimmering paper in a dimspace to add a touch of glam.
Traditional patterns, like toile and herringbone, in pink rather than the usual black or blue can be a stunning and unexpected addition to your décor. Watch for accessories and fabrics that offer these décor options.
If you want something just a little different from everyone else, pink may be the hot new colour to consider for your décor. It's unexpected, dramatic and divine.
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