Over time we’ve been conditioned to think the colour pink is rather prissy, and in my experience, many people avoid using the colour in their home’s interior scheme for this reason. While there’s no denying the femininity of a pale soft pink, stronger shades like magenta and fuchsia can make a bold statement and add power and passion to a room. Here I’ll share some of my top tips for successfully working pink into your interior scheme, from children’s bedrooms to living spaces, in all different styles of home.
By Shaynna Blaze, Taubmans Brand Ambassador and Colour Creative Director
Use pink as an accent: If you love bright colours, a bold pop of pink is a great option. Introducing it as an accent colour in your furniture is a clever way to add some vibrancy to your current scheme. For a subtler accent, introduce pink through smaller accessories such as cushions, lamps, ceramics, artwork or a throw rug.
Don’t be scared to mix pink and red: Walls in a deep red like Taubmans Madeira work well with pink accessories. Use a dark pink as a block colour in your cushions and bring in softer pinks through your fabrics. Use white and neutral colours to break up the room and balance out the mix of red and pinks.
Know what colours work with pink: Pink’s best friends are purple, green, red and chocolate. The secret to combining these colours lies in the amount of white or black added to the hue, which affects the level of intensity. Use colours with similar levels of intensity for a consistent look.
Use pink to create a theme: Selecting a palette to create a certain theme or style is a great way to introduce your favourite colours into a room. Pink is the perfect colour for creating a retro look as the fifties were known for their soft palettes with a kick of red. Pink was often used on walls and furniture as well as in floor and bathroom tiles. Contrast pink with a soft or emerald green to create a calming, serene mood with a retro feel. For a more bohemian or Indian feel, team vibrant pinks and purples together, and accessorise with fabrics that have a metallic sheen to them. These colours work best when used in the same intensity so that they balance each other out. Be sure to complete both of these pink colour schemes with plenty of white, black and grey to ground the colours and soften the look.
Masculine combinations: Mixing pink with typically masculine colours like chocolate browns and deep navy blues will tone down the colour’s feminine nature, for a stronger, bolder look.
Combine with crisp whites: Break up soft or smoky pink walls with crisp white window frames and skirting boards – this creates a nice freshness and contrast. Compliment with light grey accents in furnishings and other accessories for a modern finish.
Get geometric: Pink is normally associated with soft floral patterns and schemes. For a less feminine look, use pink to create feature walls with geometric or striped patterns. Try using stencils and other bold colours in yellows, reds and purples for this modern and powerful look.
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