Press ReleasePublished on 19 March 2024
3 grown up ways to decorate with pink

3 grown up ways to decorate with pink

With Dulux’s popular Sweet Embrace and the Barbiecore fad reaching its peak in 2023, pink is now at the centre of interior trends. However, it’s time to say goodbye to fuchsia or hot pink and make way for softer, grown up pinks that will give your home a sophisticated update.

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice commented:

"Pink is usually a statement or accent colour but guess what? It can be discreet and refined by working it into the quiet luxury aesthetic. Use pink to highlight the finer details of a space from the luxe curves of a sofa to the clean lines of a coffee table. Right now we’re loving rose or mauve pink shades which breathe fresh contemporary vibes on the walls. It’s also the perfect partner with the other hot interior trend - wall panelling. Combining these two design concepts makes a room feel sophisticated and elegant with strong classic elements - just like a chic perfume advert. You can also try your hand at colour drenching by painting everything in the same colour to create a monotone living room.

Using pink as a neutral is another fashionable way to update the home. Plaster pink is the way to go for this look with its dusty grey undertone. Pairing plaster pink with other warm neutral tones adds softness to the room - go for colours like grey, charcoal, beige or brown. Colour blocking plaster pink with grey on the walls is a great way to start - who says you can’t be sophisticated yet relaxed?

Even though we're talking about giving pink the grown up treatment, it doesn’t mean it can’t still be playful. Pastel pink is the forever trending hue for spring and - paired with a green velvet sofa - it becomes a cool, vintage mashup. As two colours on opposite ends of the colour wheel we love this colour combo - could we name a better duo? Bringing pink and green together allows you to tap into the retro revival fad which celebrates all things curved and colourful. It’s all about injecting fun, laidback style into your space with nostalgic pops of colour."

Traditionally a colour reserved for children’s bedrooms, pink is now the go-to colour for a modern, sophisticated interior.

Our resident Interior Style Advisor Rebecca Snowden at Furniture And Choice (FurnitureChoice.co.uk) talks about 3 ways to give pink the grown up treatment.

1. Say it loud with rose pink and quiet luxury

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Hot pink was all the rage with Barbiecore last year but right now we’re loving earthy, rose pinks. Rose pink breathes fresh contemporary vibes on the walls and is the perfect combo with the other hot interior trend - wall panelling. What else can we say about this wall trend that’s got over 100 million views on TikTok? Combining these two trends makes a room feel sophisticated and elegant with strong classic elements - just like a chic perfume advert. This stylish pairing also creates the perfect backdrop for colour drenching where everything in the room is the same colour creating a colourful monochrome space.

We’re also big fans of how rose pink interiors and wall panelling fit right into the quiet luxury aesthetic. Choosing pink instead of the usual white, grey or cream shows you can be discreet and refined - what more with a pop of colour! It’s all about highlighting the finer details of the room from the luxurious curves of the sofa to the classic lines of the wall panelling.

2. Stay neutral with plaster pink

Loren 2 Seater Sofa - www.furniturechoice.co.uk
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Pink is usually a statement or accent colour but guess what? It works just as well when used as a neutral. Say goodbye to fuchsia or hot pink for this look and let plaster pink with its dusty grey undertone have its moment to shine (subtly of course!).

Styling plaster pink with other warm earthy neutral tones will make you feel like you’re wrapped in a luxurious cocoon. There’s always a sense of softness when we think of relaxation so go for colours like grey, charcoal, beige or brown. Colour blocking pink with earthy neutrals might just be the trick since it works as a wall colour or the colour choice for accessorising. Prioritise comfort when styling and think of what makes you feel refreshed.

3. Get groovy with pastel pink

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It’s not spring if there aren’t pastels right? Pastel pink is our go-to pink tone for a playful yet smart backdrop in the living room. Bringing a velvet green sofa into the mix will also add to the fresh spring vibes. On opposite ends of the colour wheel, pink and green are such a timeless combo and one of our favourite pairs to contrast. Green sofas are all the rage right now with nearly 15k monthly searches on Google - you know you’ve made the right choice!

Besides the chic contrast, pairing pink and green together also allows you to tap into the retro revival trend. We’re talking curves, colour and texture to refresh your interior. Painting the relaxing curves of ribbed panels will soften your living room while highlighting the curves and eclectic shapes throughout the room.

For more content on how to decorate with pink interiors, read our pink living rooms article.

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Rebecca Snowden
Interior Style Advisor