Its no surprise, I love pink. Always have. In fact it has been the core color of my wardrobe for over 10 years. Early on my mother told me I would tire of it, or rather grow out of it….but I still love pink. The value or intensity does change over the years, but the color never does.
Pink
I even convinced Lori Sawaya of Colorpodz to devote an entire podcast to the subject. Pink is often associated with women. Considered a feminine color, or more so for girls, it is quickly overlooked for more saturated hues. But pink can quickly update a room, add some sass and instantly make it look fresh. Here are my top tips on how you can add some much needed pink to your decor for spot on sophistication.
1) Pillows
Pillows
Add a pillow or pillows to a bench, a bed, an accent chair or your sofa. Pink goes with numerous color palettes and will update your space in a snap.
2) Art
Michelle Armas
Have a small nook or corner? Maybe a space that is lackluster? Add art with pops of pink. It will liven up that space instantly like this Michelle Armas piece above.
3) Paint
Paint
Paint
There is nothing like the power of paint. So simple and yet so decorative. Use it in new ways. Create stripes or put a stunning shade on the ceiling for a delightful surprise.
4) Accent
Accent
Above is a current project I am working on. Fabrics in soft cream, mushroom and various shades of blue. A color palette that most would consider not compatible with pink. But like all my interiors, I found a way to incorporate it in. The accent fabric has two shades of pink in it. This will be a wonderful chair in the home that will add surprise and unexpected appeal, making this interior super fun!
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images: Michelle armas
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Every home needs some pink around. Love these images, and the painting is gorgeous.
Teresa
xoxo
Ahhh….the power of pink. I am experiencing it myself in my own living room with my newest estate sale find. You might enjoy my latest post:
http://www.artestyling.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-bring-joy-into-your-space.html
And, what’s so funny is…my husband LOVES the chair. Go figure.
Happy Friday, AB!
I have never been a pink loving girl but I’m definitely coming around with all the great pinks out there. They are so much fun to work with clients on when they see that not all pink have to look like bubble gum! I have always had a thing for black backgrounds with pink flowers oddly enough.
those pink wall stripes are brilliant…I also have always loved pink so thanks for the post. Just had a new granddaughter which allowed me to go nuts with pink in her nursery.
Amanda, I connected with your FB page today, and when I saw the post about pink, had to follow it here. (My mom’s favorite color was pink – she would have loved this page!)
You bring up a good point. Too often, I think we associate pink with bubblegum pink or hot pink, when it can be added to a room in a more subtle way – such as the images you share of the pink accents. Pink has so many ranges. I’m glad you’re finding a way to make it work!