How to decorate with pink

Earlier this year, iconic London hot spot Sketch unveiled its new look, getting rid of its famous Millennial pink walls and seating, to replace it with a new mustard aesthetic.

Does this mean pink is over? Absolutely not. It’s a calming and fresh colour, and can work well in every room in the home. Here’s how.

Pair with neutral colours

One of the first things you should do when planning a room is to decide on your colour palette. Pink looks particularly great with neutral colours - think browns, greys, white and burgundy.

Pink living room from Design Soda

Pink, burgundy and brown, from Homedeco

Add natural materials

Pink makes for a really laid back scheme when paired with natural materials; think wicker, rattan and wood. Fabrics like unwashed linen and woven rugs work too.

Use pink with brown undertones

If you’re worried about pink coming across as overtly feminine or juvenile, go for a pink with a brown undertone. Mushroom or plaster colours in particular can be used to make a really sophisticated and mature space.

Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball, as seen on House & Garden

Pink kitchen by StudioXAG

Make a pink statement

I love love love a neutral room with an unexpected element. Making a statement with a white walls and a pink sofa makes a room feel so bright and contemporary.

Mallory (@reserve_home)’s fabulous pink sofa

Lisa Dawson’s equally fabulous pink Togo set.

Soft furnishings

Finally, if you just want to dabble in the idea of pink interiors, start out by adding some soft furnishings - curtains, cushions and rugs.

Pink curtains, featured by Natalie Catalina

Pink accent rug, by Mitzi Maynard


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