INSPIRATION
(and how to decorate with them)
Once upon a time, pink was all princesses and bubblegum – then came millennial pink (a muted midway point between blancmange and salmon) and, more recently, ‘Barbiecore’ (basically the hottest of hot pinks). Now though, the rules of pink are simply that there are no rules – it makes a reliable neutral and a real showstopper. Want soft blush or earthy putty? Pretty rose or sophisticated coral? Just decide how you’d like your space to feel and pick a pink that works – our handy guide is here to help…
make it perfectly imperfect
Texture plays a big part in any design scheme. Softly crumpled table linen in understated pinks and barely there stripes is perfect for relaxed dining, while on the walls a plaster effect in a naturally pigmented paint will add interest.
Opposite For a similar tablecloth, try Bed Threads. For a similar pendant light, try Nkuku. For a similar bench, try Neptune. For a similar linen cushion, try Secret Linen Store This page For similar napkins, try La Redoute. For a similar serving bowl, try H&M Home. For a similar vase, try The New Craftsmen.
layer di fferent tones
One of the great things about pink is that different shades work together beautifully. Here, a subtle rose wall colour is a neutral backdrop that allows the earthy peach on the sheer curtain to take the lead. Its lightweight floatiness gives just the right amount of contrast and vibrancy, while darker elements in the room ground the whole look.
Walls in Pink Ground modern emulsion, £59/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Brera Moda fabric (made into curtain) in Natural and Coral, both £94/m, Designers Guild. Cambridge Strie braid (on curtain), £38/m, Samuel & Sons. Baia pendant, £119, Swoon. For a similar desk, try Wayfair. For a similar large bowl, try Artists & Objects. For a similar mirror, try Ikea. For a similar white bowl, try Loaf. For a similar stool, try Pinch. For a similar basket, try Olli Ella. For a similar rug, try La Redoute
turn up the heat
Created by mixing orange, red and pink, coral will instantly add warmth to a room and works best among an array of natural woods and varied textures. Opt for a saturated shade on your furnishings, such as a sofa or pouffe, and it will
