Using pink in common areas isn't exactly the most mainstream way of decorating. Typically, pink is associated with children's rooms or a rather feminine living space — but that should really change. There's nothing wrong with adding pink — it'll only chic things up a bit!
Ok, so adding pink to living spaces will ultimately make it lean towards the feminine side but that's just something you have to be willing to accept — and it'll totally be worth it. Start out subtle by adding blush pink curtains to a room that already has neutrals. The curtains will add just that small touch of femininity without being overpowering. Or, reupholster your sofa with a pale shade of pink!
If you're feeling a little bold and daring (after all, Room for Color 2011 is starting soon) head to your local hardware store and pick up some pink paint. Accent the new wall color with gold, blue and white accessories and you'll find that everything will flow so well together. Here are some great examples of pink both subtle and bold:
• Pink Wallpaper
• House Of Turquoise
• Lovely Happy Things
• Apartments I Like
• La Dolce Vita
Images: As credited above.
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I share the blush crush. These interiors are beautiful!
We have a lot of pink in our living and dining rooms. My hubs was all in favor---he's a good sport. It's a good accent with our gray walls.
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I accidentally painted our guest bathroom pink (I thought the color I picked was cream, but was in a rush and gave it to a hired painter--when I got home the room was very close to the first photo above!). After freaking out for 5 minutes and thinking about immediately repainting, I decided to embrace it, and now I love it! The room has a very chic, soothing, antique feel (it's an old house, 3rd floor room with sloped ceilings, so the feel is genuine) with its clawfoot tub, pedestal sink, wood floor, and white, tan, and cream/yellow accents (towels, art, etc.). I was always a pink hater, and this definitely gave me a new view on the color, at least for home decor (still won't wear it, though).
Not a fan. Pink is too girly-girl for me, I've disliked it since childhood when people always foisted on me when I preferred blue or green. Fine for those who like it, but not everyone does, surprisingly enough!
I appreciate posts on pink because I have a bathroom with vintage pink fixtures. It is SO HARD to work with, to "modernize!" I think seafoam green, yellow, gray, all those other 50's bath colors would be a breeze by comparison.
I'm going with brick red, medium gray, and silvery tones but have the feeling I'll wish I'd done browns and tan instead.
This post got me to thinking, isn't it just weird how pink, among colors, has SUCH DEEP implied associations? I wonder, is it really just because it's been considered feminine? After all, light blue is considered correct for boy babies, but we don't consider it "masculine" in a room.
I find this question intriguing and mysterious! Or maybe I'm just avoiding thinking about work.
More than half of my walls are painted pink. So, yeah, I'm a fan (as are my husband and sons!). I don't think of pink walls as feminine, I think of them as really calming and soothing, like living in a perpetual sunset. Is a pink, sunlit sky feminine? I don't think so. It's a color that originated in nature, not the nursery.
My favorite pinks are orangeish, a bit like photos #3 and 3.
The great thing about these pink rooms is the combination of other more sophisticated colors. The layering with Navy and yellow make it not just about pink. Love the mix and match artwork and texture.
Oops, I meant photos #1 and 3.
Love pink, and I, too, like the more orange-ish pinks like #1 and #3.
Can someone recommend actual paint they have used that is close to those tones? Thanks!
http://SavethePinkBathrooms.com/com - of course!
I love the couch in shot #3 and the overall look in the last shot.
I do like punches of pink but not usually a fan of the pink walls. The only exception I can think of was a tour of Reese Witherspoon's office years ago in In Style, maybe? Not sure. She had a whole pin, silver and mirrored thing going on, it was really beautiful.
I love pink accents lately, but I tend to use it in small doses like pink flowered potted plants, throw pillows, and candles.
I have a lot of taupe and olive green and brown stuff, so I think it needs a dose of pink for contrast (I use red sometimes, too.)