I think a man in a pink shirt is hot! I know that's not what you're asking... but still! Pink goes great with grey, yellow, and blue. Maybe paint the wall pink and hang some more typical "boy" artwork. Personally, I think you should let your boy be who he wants to be! And if that is pink, then that is pink!

I love that you are encouraging your child to be who he is and let him make his own choices. For the room, it's about the shade of pink you choose. A peach or a coral instead of a bubble gum or ballerina pink. Interesting Regina pointed out that Waldorf classrooms use pink. Montessori classrooms also have tools that are pink, and everybody uses them. Something like this http://www.montessoriedutoys.com/Sandpaper-Letters-Lower-Case-Print-with-Box-l-24,1351,128.html. It's a more muted shade, I guess I would call "eraser color."

I just google pink plaid for men (actually google suggested those terms for me...) and there were some really nice results in the images - maybe a duvet cover or pillows or even some fabric stretched on wood painting frames would have a nice result without being too feminine. Though, as a young girl, I loved all things tomboyish - funny how it isn't looked down upon quite so much by our society.

what if you get some sort of comic book look? like hot pink signs you paint and hang that look like "action bubbles" in comic books? Your husband might be Ok with that and u can use all sorts of bright colours in them, including pink!

I dont know why little boys are discouraged from the colour pink- pink rocks!!

My guys likes pink too, though not to the same extent. We've used some berry pinks for him - and he is very much a boy and none of his little boy friends have had any trouble with it. Implying that this kid is less "boy" and his father should prohibit this behavior is sad. Good for you.

I'd add bright colors that include pink and add pink in small pops around the room. Maybe find some decor with a more masculine form and paint it pink. Also, if you wanted to add pink that might excite your son, but not be to obvious to your husband what about lining the drawers with pink or putting pink in other unexpected places that you don't see unless they are open.

If you decide not to paint, how about using appliqués? Say, if he likes soccer maybe put a giant soccer ball on the wall with grass and a net but make the black patches pink instead of black. Same if, for example, he likes farm animals--Maybe make a pink farmhouse with animals around the room. That way it could be educational for him as well.

I also like the comic book idea as well. Does he like Spiderman? Maybe put an action scene with pink replacing the red in his costume.

My husband still likes pink! He wears it a lot, and with his red hair and blue eyes, it looks GREAT. Our bedroom is a warm pink with red, coral, salmon, and camel/caramel. I googled the same search string Home Body suggested, and those plaids really are lovely, masculine, and appropriate.

You could also do something with pigs, which incorporates pink, like a mural, or art, or stick-on decals. Also, a graffiti or Keith Haring vibe can work with pink and another strong color like cobalt blue or black. Good luck, and keep up the great parenting! Your boy is unique - way to honor it!!

Colors are gender neutral! I think round, pink bubbles going up one wall, outlined in blue for sky would look awesome, youthful, and fun!

a few thoughts:

*if you want it to look a little less girly, try flourescent pink (sparingly, a splash here and a stripe there), and further offset the girliness with the addition of one or two other flourescent colours (orange, yellow, green).

*maybe he'd like to help create a big, splashy painting to hang in his room?

*you could diy a felt board (in pink, or whatever colour you like) quite easily by gluing a sheet of felt onto a large piece of foam core. then you can create little characters and scenes out of smaller pieces of felt to reposition and play with.

*you might also diy some artwork by manipulating a landscape or other image to have a pink tone, blow it up to a large size and frame it.

*i've also seen some great examples of washi tape used on walls, this would be a renter-friendly way to add colour to the walls without painting.

My nephew's favorite color at that age was also pink. He's now moved on to orange and I see the appeal of both colors - they are bright and vibrant! What's not to love!? As for clothes, it may be a Southern thing, but men and boys of all ages wear light pink polos all the time.

For decor, how about framing some favorite books that pink in the covers? I also love the idea of using the eraser pink shade for something -- what a great color!

I think an easy (and renter-friendly) way to add pink (or any color!) would be through textiles...I'm thinking curtains, rugs, a duvet, pillows, chairs (ooooh, maybe a bean bag chair? I loved those when I was growing up) etc etc

My husband loves pink (and he's a big, burly electrician) so his bedroom growing up was bubble gum pink with navy plaid bedding and when he grew up and lived with his friend, his bedroom was painted hot pink with an orange ceiling, orange area rug and black bedding. At first I cringed at the combination but once I got to know my husband better, I really started to appreciate his aesthetic.

What about a pink tapestry to hang on the wall or ceiling? http://www.trippystore.com/pink_sanganeer_tapestry.html
Also, pink lamp, throw pillows, area rug, etc.

Kudos to you for raising a boy who is secure enough to like what he likes.

My daughter wants a pink room. Her room is a beuatiful shade of orange now with a ton of pink in accents. I am avoiding painting it pink because I am concerned she'll tire of it by next year. Last year she wanted purple. I say buy some pink wall decals first and if he still wants pink next year, go for it.

I think if you go for the preppy look with plaid as a pp suggested, you could definitely pull it off. I see Ralph Lauren little boys' clothes w/green and pink or navy blue and pink plaid all the time.

Who says that boys like red and blue and play with trucks and girls like pink and purple and play with dolls? Toy and clothing companies, basically. It's totally okay for kids to like different colors!

There's nothing wrong at all with boys liking pink, or girls liking dark blue! You don't want to overwhelm the senses by making everything pink. Try incorporating it using art, and with patterns that involve other colors.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90642643/there-is-no-distance-between-us-8x10?ref=sr_gallery_39&sref=&ga_search_query=pink+stripe+blue&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fart

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78127390/hot-air-balloon-photo-art-print-stripes?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_query=pink+stripe+blue&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade%2Fart

Btw, did Muddymudskipper's comment get deleted? I don't think that's necessary. We're free to express our opinions, whether intelligent or otherwise. It's important to have context for why people are responding the way they are to his or her comment. Yes, it was ignorant but the original comment is just as important as the responses. People read the comments when they browse the archives. One day, someone will stumble on this and think "boys can't like pink" but the comments may help convince them otherwise.

I definitely second using comic book style or pop art style work to bring pink into the room without painting. Classic Adam West Batman-style "Pow!", etc. It would be super dynamic and fun, and the best part is that he could help you choose the pieces, if not help make them himself. As a renter, a lot of this room might be out of the range of possibilities (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-16sr1fJ7Zu8/TX7OuDhNc_I/AAAAAAAAICo/p6tzB4tb14o/DSC_0005.JPG) but Google "superhero kids room" and you'll see lots of inspiration that's gender-neutral and can integrate a lot of colors.

I like the idea of him creating a big painting. If you use a canvas, he can paint over it again & again as he wants to. Since he's asked for painting the wall, that's as close as you can get as renters & then he can choose the exact colors.

Buying a huge canvas all ready to paint can be expensive, but they are easy enough to make on your own.

Somewhat aside but forgive me because I think it's quite interesting - pink being designated a girls color and blue for boys, doesn't really go back too far (Somewhere between 1868 and 1940 or so, it became mainstream). This is an interesting quote from Wikipedia "An article in the trade publication Earnshaw's Infants' Department in June 1918 said: "The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink
Not sure how you could argue it's a hardwired gender preference, rather than a culturally imposed stereotype, in the light of historical practices.

Anyway, I digress. He's 3 1/2 - enjoy the innocence and let him be himself. Maybe team the pink with some bold reds and greys. I understand pink is kinda cool in the skater scene, so there may also be some sporty boy things to be found down that path.

I read somewhere that the standard used to be blue for girls and pink for boys - something about red being a masculine color and pink being a gentler, calmer color for baby boys.

Here's an article I turned up: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/When-Did-Girls-Start-Wearing-Pink.html

My son (now 9 years old) was exactly the same until a couple of years ago, and yes, it's difficult to find boy's stuff in pink! I found a great pair of plaid short pants which he used to wear with his school t-shirt, also in pink (he went to a Montessori where you just had to wear a T shirt with the school logo, any color was OK) and I'd recommend looking at places like Ralph Lauren for those pink plaid/polo/t-shirt options.

Prints like plaid, big polka dots & stripes are certainly gender-neutral, but also paisleys and houndstooth.

I'd say that more boys than you'd imagine like pink tones and so-called girls' toys...I think that's partly because all those pink sparkly things are way more visually appealing to some eyes than the classic camo/boys' colors.

Thank you for this post. I have a pink-loving 4 year old boy, too!

You could do a plain pink duvet cover, and then use lots of pillows and accents in other colors to neutralize the pink if you wish. I personally love using "girl" colors for boys, my son has purple sweatshirts and pink tees. The hard part is finding pink without fairies, butterflies, etc on them. I get all of his "girl" color things during American Apparel sales.

Great parenting! Please share the bedroom once you've decided what to do.

I think the best you can do is to have a chat with your husband and find out why he wouldn't be ok with pink in his sons room? It sounds like that is the problem?

As for the room, it is really just about the shade of pink what it will look like. It can be anything from a fairytale princess to a sleek and minimalist choice.

I think it's great that you let your little one be himself and have the color he wants. I wish more parents were like you, and I hope that your husband see that too (i'm sure he does).

My daughter's room is a pale blue (light french grey - Behr). Blue has always been her favorite color.

I never gave painting her room blue a second thought. Why should pink for a boy be any different?

LOVE the suggestions of going with the pop art/comic book look.

I also love the idea of having him create his own art and express himself. Perhaps you could frame plywood or paint over a mirror in pink chalkboard paint. Hudson Paint has some vibrant shades, and he could draw over it again and again: http://www.hudsonpaint.com/chalkboard-paint-colors/

@pod people I love the idea of orange with pink for a kids room and completely agree about kids tiring of all pink rooms quickly. My sister and I (both tomboys) still joke about her super girly pink room growing up. She decided she wanted a pink room during the 2 months she took ballet when she was 6. My parents agreed but then refused to change it so it stayed pink until she was old enough to paint it herself.

Glad some others have already mentioned that the pink/blue gender divide was quite recently reversed - I read in a Guardian article that pink was formerly seen as masculine because it was close to military red, while blue was associated with the Virgin Mary. Also, my parents spent two years in Nepal with VSO and reported back that there's no gender divide in colours over there - men are commonly seen wearing all shades of pink (peach lace-knit tank tops [sleeveless pullovers to you Americans] apparently being the particular fashion at the time). It's so great that you're not trying to stop your little boy loving pink. Grey and pink can be a lovely combination, or caramel and pink.

I understand that because pink is culturally perceived to be a girl's colour you may have trouble finding things that don't have pictures of princesses all over them. Maybe you could design your own fabric on www.Spoonflower.com that's his favourite shade of pink but with a more boyish motif (trains or boats or whatever he's into). You could use that to make a duvet cover, curtains, or more. I haven't actually used this site myself yet, I bookmarked it because it was recommended in an AT post a while back.

As an aside on "favourite colours" though, I've never understood how somebody can have one permanent favourite colour (although I know many who do). I have always gone through phases of colour favourites, some longer than others. I find that when I'm "full up" with a particular shade then I move on to another one. So with regard to your son, I think the suggestions of toned-down pinks may be missing the point, if you can find which particular shade your son loves and incorporate that you might "colour balance" him better and faster (by which I don't mean you'll "balance" him out of the pink, just that you might hit the mark for him).

If you want some pink clothes for your son but don't want butterflies on them, how about looking at getting plain white garments and dyeing them? RIT dyes are easily accessible and pretty easy to use.

My boys all love pink the best, too (they're always fighting over the pink cup, the pink plate, etc) and I really love the big huge painting idea.

If he likes pink then give him something pink and tell dad to get over it. You could do pink curtains and a pink painting since it's a rental. Have you read My Princess Boy ? You should support your son.

http://www.amazon.com/My-Princess-Boy-Cheryl-Kilodavis/dp/1442429887/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332428219&sr=8-1

Pink is a great color for everyone. It goes well with just about every color and acts like a gorgeous neutral. It's the color of many flowers and is easy on the eye. What's not to like about it! I love the ideas above, so I'm going to throw in my two cents on wardrobe -- Ralph Lauren makes TONS of boys clothes in pink hues. The pink polo is a quintessential preppy boys wardrobe staple! Your boy just knows where it's at!

My son loved pink, too, at the same age. And why not, it's a great color. But I knew that such preferences don't last and I did not want to redecorate in a few months. So we bought anything that wasn't permanent in pink. We painted his room white with deep red woodwork and used pink as an accent color for sheets, pjs, etc. It worked out fine. After a while he was into green.

I really hate that colors are so gendered. It makes no sense for men and boys to have to limit their full enjoyment of the whole rainbow. I also hate the Pinkification of all girl stuff. I'm finding it quite difficult to find clothes and toys for girls that aren't pink with princesses all over it.

Since you are renting, I'd use decals to add some pink accents to his walls. Or if you don't mind repainting, I'd just paint one wall as an accent wall.

Another thought ... I rent also, and a great way to cast a soft pink hue on builder white walls (which won't make your husband shudder) is Soft Pink light bulbs. In fact, you might want to put some in your bedroom as well -- they make your skin look amazing!

I second the idea of bringing pink in through textiles (all different shades and hues). Have you thought about using pink vinyl decals? they could work on the walls or on existing furniture you may have. What about taking what he is already interested in a going pink. Say a print or poster of a bug - but in pink. Etsy is a great source for things like that.
As for the Dad - real men wear pink. And frankly its somewhat of a trend in my circle to take an archetypal male item and "soften it" through color. Antonio (I can't remember his last name) from design star - often took a very masculine piece and painted it pink. I remember a faux rhinoceros mount painted high gloss hot pink - in a otherwise very masculine room - it was great.

If anyone knows where i can find a faux rhino mount let me know. :)

I think the idea of getting a big canvas and letting him paint it with all the colors he loves is brilliant. I also think you might be able to find some more modern accessories out there that have pink but don't feel too frilly. I just went on pbkids, and there were a couple of sheet sets that might work. One stripes and the other with elephants.

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/savannah-sheeting-blue-pink/?pkey=dgirls-sheeting

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/elephant-print-sheeting-green/?pkey=dgirls-sheeting

I'm sure there's more out there like that.

I think it's great that you're encouraging him to be himself. It's that kind of parenting that has long-lasting benefits.

Not really decor, but Green Toys makes a pink race car and dump truck.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I thought this might be a well commented question. I also appreciate that most of you were so respectful in your comments and recognize that we are supporting our son's preference of all things pink but that there is also a stereotype regarding boys and pink that can be difficult to get past.

My favorite idea was making a large scale painting and allowing my son to choose the colors. I happened to buy a large canvas when they were on sale at Michael's. We'll be getting to work on it soon so I'll send in a picture when it's done although I imagine that might take awhile.

Thanks again for all the great suggestions!

artwork is pretty simple. it's not about coating the room in pink, but about the impact of the pink that's in the room.

pink is not a feminine color. it's extremely sacred in eastern cultures. men wear it all the time including monks. feminizing it is a western conceit which does a disservice to people. pink is sacred because it is the most mentally soothing color. it makes people happier.

I love the idea someone posted up above of using pink for superhero "BAM" and "POW" and all that- nice bright pinks mixed with oranges and reds and yellows! Also check out Ikea fabric for curtains- they have some lovely animal/nature scenic fabric with vibrant colours and pinks! Perfect for throw pillows.

oh and here is a really good blog on the strange pink and blue phenomenon that has started just years ago- it's a very strange concept if you think about it- so assign colours to gender? Anyway here's the blog:
http://www.pinkisforboys.org/2/category/color%20symbolism/1.html

The painting is a great idea!

As for objects in the room, I would LOVE to see something like a white pillow with a pink silhouette of a typically "boy" object or toy - like a dump truck, a crane, or R2D2!!

@Really? Americans use the term 'tank top' too. If I heard the term "sleeveless pullover" I'm not sure what I'd make of it. Maybe a sweater vest?

I like the ideas of a coral-ish or salmon color because you'll have a lot more choices for accents and it's more flexible if he decides another color is suddenly his favorite. Also, having an intense pink as a main color can feel overwhelming.

I think someone already mentioned that pink was originally a colour for boys so I don't see why it's looked down on so much these days. I'm not a fan of a lot of pink colours but I love Magenta.

A way to add colour to the wall without making it too offensive to your husband would be simply to buy some pink fabric that your son likes (with or without a pattern) and covers a cheap canvas with it (or just paint a canvas). You can do several of these to cover a larger area and if he changes his mind on the colour either recover or repaint them.

At 4.5, my son still has serious pink walls. Pink sheets were a good option.

Tea Collection usually has a good color palette for shirts although they were a little boring this winter.

@URBANCRICKET - Not making pink too femme is really a product of several things. First, he's going to change his mind. Maybe not for two years, maybe tomorrow. One day he'll declare that his faovrite color is (for example) green and everything must be green! Kids should be allowed and encouraged to express themselves but there are good ways of mitigating the effect on one's wallet.

Another is that while ideally, people should not be ridiculed because they defy the gender stereotypes that are perpetuated, those stereotypes exist and adults know full well how mean kids (and their parents) can be to one another. It might not be "practice what you preach" but it's okay for parents to want to tone down the "femme" because they realize that other kids or parents may be so understanding or supportive.

Last year, we painted a bedroom in our house pink for my then 4 and 9 year old daughters. I vetoed "barbie" pink in favor of a more warm, dusty rose color that I could stand when the sun shone in! Then, a few months into the new room, we realized the girls were at a stage when their age range made it hard to live together. Trying to decide what to do, we eventually settled on moving my youngest, then age 1, into the room with the 4 year old. Now 2 1/2 and with a 5 year old sister in there... the room is like an old fashioned "nursery"... bright, sunny, and gorgeous for both genders. Trucks and kitchen toys and dolls and blocks and books keep the room pretty gender neutral, and we're never feeling like we stereotype one over the other by having to choose whose room to put a toy in. We love it! And my 10 year old daughter loves her bright orange room... originally decorated so by my 14 year old son, who now lives in a tiny, but sophisticated, grey room. As an aside, as a preK teacher for nearly 20 years, almost all boys love pink when they are little... just as much as they love wearing skirts and driving trucks and making shooting noises and guns out of Legos that they will tell you are firehoses. Tis just the manner of of early childhood.

My little guy likes pink too. This isn't about paint/decor, but you can buy plain tee shirts, knit pants etc in light and dark pink here:

http://www.basicbrilliance.com/

Just look in the girls' section--the basic tees are gender-neutral in style/shape/detail.

I love that you are supporting your son's love of pink, but I can't get behind spending too much to redecorate for a 3-year-old.

You could make a mobile or some artwork together with your son (pink flamingos, bubbles or bunnies?). These prints are really cute and can be used elsewhere in your home if he ever decides he doesn't like pink anymore. Or they could be inspiration for a DIY:

http://shop.banquetworkshop.com/product/raspberry-pink-heart-print
http://shop.banquetworkshop.com/product/rabbit-print

Beyond that, a cheap pink sheet set would be as far as I'd go until you know this pink thing has legs.

Aww, I have a 3.5-year-old son who loves pink too. He always goes for the pink crayons also. There have been some good ideas mentioned, hope you submit whatever you end up doing. I'd love to see.

Good for you for letting your kid be who he wants to be. So many parents (at least where I live) would panic and act out and make the child feel ashamed. (And why? It's so silly. It's just a color.)

That said, I think as long as you mix the pink with other colors and steer clear of anything "frilly" you'll get a perfect balance.

I love the color combination of pink and navy blue and/or grey. Preppy plaid, vinyl decals or temporary wall paper are all great suggestions. Like others have said, it is all about the shade of pink. Mixing with other colors or as a pop is the way to go. But I would encourage your son's creative input. You may have an artist on your hands! This discussion reminds me of one of my favorite stories that you (and your husband) must listen to about a boy named Oliver who wants a pink bike:
http://grooveshark.com/#!/search/song?q=James%20Braly%20Oliver%27s%20Pink%20Bicycle
Here is some inspiration for pink and navy color combinations that are gender neutral. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8358081ff69e20133f1f3f78f970b-popup

http://page-thirteen.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-lunar-style-grown-ups-in.html

http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2011/05/friday-eye-candy-navy-pink-crush.html

I second they suggestion to combine it with grey. A light brown/beige would be good to. Boys shouldn't have to live without pink in their spectrum.

My 4 1/2 year old son is crazy about pink and purple. I've raided local thrift stores to find him purple or pink clothes that are plain, i.e. not covered with butterflies and rhinestones. He says he likes 'boy pink' not 'girl pink'. I got him a bunch of purple and pink socks from Old Navy and he wears one of each every day. He gets lots of compliments from strangers and kids in his preschool (it is Montessori, as someone was mentioning earlier).

I feel great about encouraging his love of these colors. I would think that in 2012, the idea of 'girl colors' and 'boy colors' would be passe. Look at Brad and Angelina's daughter, who has a 'boys' haircut and clothing. I think that's great. That's who she wants to be.

As for your son's room, what about a pink tent or a pink teepee? It would be a nice pop of pink, and could be easily moved if he decides later that he loves yellow?

Good for you! I think we all need to remember that a color is simply a color! Colors do not "belong" to genders!! We have no problem as a society when a girl likes blue, why is it so out of the box for a boy to like pink? It is a beautiful soothing color!

My 5yr son loves pink too. I found some of those peel and stick wall clings. I used hot pink, green and black. I did most of his room in the green and black and accented in pink. I will admit its a little weird to see optimous prime standing next to hot pink dots. But he likes it. He got to pick out the color green he wanted and the color pink he wanted. We even painted the legs of his bed pink together.

I wouldn't let him do the whole room in pink. If he changes his mind thats a lot of work. So use it as an accent. That way in a few years when he goes to school and decides he doesnt want a pink room..its really simple to change over.

Good for you! I think we all need to remember that a color is simply a color! Colors do not "belong" to genders!! We have no problem as a society when a girl likes blue, why is it so out of the box for a boy to like pink? It is a beautiful soothing color!

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Seriously, everyone -- it's fine if a boy likes pink and is otherwise a gender-normative boy, and it's fine if he likes pink and loves everything feminine, and it's fine if the kid likes pink because he identifies as a girl. Freaking out over any of those things is just going to traumatize the kid, and it won't keep him from being transgendered or pink-loving or gay.

If you want a great inspiration for pink, go look up pictures of the royal tenenbaums house. Salmon pink walls and dark chocolate brown wood paneling, so rich, not girly, and it makes everyone look great. Throw in yellowy gold and hunter green accents and boom, great combo. Pink is a great color, it all depends on the shade, if it has enough red or orange in it, then it will work perfectly.

There are already lots of great suggestions here so Im problem being repetitive. I think a fleshy, orangey pink would look great with gray or navy or brown. A punchy hot pink, maybe a little more towards red would work great with other bold colors like yellow and cobalt blue if that's the kind of pink he likes. Maybe striped curtains or bedding? Peach, faded red and cherry seem more masculine if you want to spin it that way for your husband. My husband likes pink a lot. He has a couple of light, faded pink shirts and one hot pink shirt. I'm curious how he would react if we had a son that wanted a pink room. We just have a daughter now and he really wants her to have a pink room. Someone above mentioned a play tent. That's a great way to add a lot of color with an inexpensive span of fabric (even a sheet, curtain or tablecloth could be turned into a tent with some dowel rods or PVC pipes).

One more thing - are there any colors that are not socially acceptable for girls? I'm curious why girls/women are allowed to wear gray, brown, black, all shades of blue, etc. and no one thinks twice but if a boy/man wears pink or purple he gets raised eyebrows.

I think the tent idea is great...transportable and kids love them of all ages..Ikea may have something like that...yes..they're showcased as girl's room items..but again...that's just how pink is marketed and has been for a long time..marketing..only marketing..etc..means nothing in reality...Also, the large canvas. It gives him the options of picking any color paints that he likes to use , or have you use on it..It would be great if you could bring him to a lowe's or so to see all the possible color sample cards, and see where it takes him! (at a very NON busy time...;) )

I would try displaying his (apparently all-pink) artwork in his room. Apartment Therapy and Ohdeedoh have both featured various ways of displaying kids' art, so I bet you can find one (or several) that suit you and your space. :) I'd also suggest curtains and bedsheets. My daughter has one of those mosquito-net things above her bed and loves it; that could be an option as well.

I love that you're so enthusiastic to allow your son to be who he is! :D <3