In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re marking the occasion with some beautiful pink inspiration for your home decor! Often associated with femininity, innocence and romance, pink can add a touch of charm and warmth to any interior. Whether you’re looking to create a soft and dreamy atmosphere or a bold and vibrant statement, pink is a popular, versatile and stunning choice. Join us as we share some of our favourite pink products and decorating tips, perfect for any room in your home.
Tips for Using Pink
- Start Small: Pink can make for a cosy and inviting scheme. If you’re unsure about committing to a full pink room, begin by incorporating small accents to get a feel for the colour and what shades you prefer. This could be as simple as a feature wall or adding some pink accessories such as cushions, throws or decorative items. This will allow you to test the colour and see how it complements your existing decor.
- Pair with Complementary Colours: Pink and green are a fresh and invigorating pairing that evokes nature. Consider shades of sage, olive, or emerald green. Gold is another popular coordinate. Together, pink and gold are a luxurious and glamorous combination, synonymous with our Modern Luxe Trend. To create a harmonious and serene look, balance pink with neutral colours. Black and white also work well for a classic and timeless appeal.
- Consider the Room: Pink is a versatile choice that can accommodate any space in the home. Consider soft pink shades combined with luxurious fabrics for a relaxing and inviting bedroom scheme. Pink can also add a touch of personality to a living room. Consider pastel pinks for a soft and calming scheme or deeper shades of pink for accent walls, accessories and furniture pieces for a more playful and energetic vibe. If you’re looking to transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat, muted pinks can work well and are a great choice for tiles, towels and other finishing touches. Alternatively, pink can add a touch of femininity to your kitchen and has become an increasingly popular choice for this space.
- Think about lighting: The pink you choose can appear different in varying light conditions. Natural, artificial, warm and cool lighting can impact colours differently, as can the amount of light exposure in a room. Some areas may receive more light, while others may receive less, again impacting the overall appearance of the colour.
Paint
A fresh coat of pink paint can instantly transform a space. Whether you opt for a feature wall or all-over colour, there are an array of pink hues available from soft blushes for a subtle, calming touch, to bolder fuchsias for a dramatic statement. The tone you choose will ultimately depend on the overall mood you want to create in the room.
Little Greene offers a superb palette of pink paints, from Blush (267), Hellebore (275), Confetti (274) and Dorchester Pink (213), to their much loved tones of Masquerade (334), Light Peachblossom (3) and Mochi (344). Embrace the pink theme with a single tone or combine multiple closely related shades for a colour drenched look. You could even create an elegant double-drenched scheme using Little Greene’s soft Masquerade on the walls, paired with Blush on the ceiling and a pop of highlight colour such as Light Gold (53) on the window frame for added impact (as shown opposite).
Alternatively, the Laura Ashley paint collection features a beautiful selection of pink tones synonymous with the brand’s romantic style. Consider Blush, Plaster Pink and Pale Chalk Pink for a softer feel or go bold and indulgent with the deeper Mulberry and Dark Blush paints.
Other excellent choices include Sanderson’s French Rose, Peony Pink, Rhodera and Light Rose, Paint & Paper Library’s Jaipur Pink (416), Rhubarb (376) and Roben’s Honour (344) or William Morris At Home’s Poached Rhubarb paint. We also love the Zoffany Tuscan Pink and Faded Rose tones for a more muted look, whilst the vivid Cath Kidston’s Blushed Cheeks paint delivers a fun, punchy and confident aesthetic. Whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, there’s a shade of pink that suits your style.
Wallpaper
For added depth and interest, why not add a beautifully crafted wallpaper to your pink decor. We are delighted to offer a plethora of designs in pretty pink tones from some of the top interior brands. Simply apply to a feature wall and coordinate with a complementing paint colour or decorate all 4 walls for a fully immersive scheme.
For an air of simplicty, consider a paired back design such as the tranquil Archipelago wallpaper by Paint & Paper Library in Plaster (shown opposite). The Laura Ashley Redbrook Wood Panel design in Blush and Chalford Wood Panelling wallpaper in Plaster Pink are also superb choices, delivering the timeless and on-trend look of wood panelling. Other subtle designs include Laura Ashley’s Whinfell in Blush with metallic highlights for a luxurious edge, Laura Ashley’s Brindley wallpaper in Plaster Pink, Clarke & Clarke’s Dritto wallpaper in Blush and Harlequin’s Palla wallcovering in Blush, an embossed wide width vinyl enriched with texture, tactility and a woven effect reminiscent of fabric.
If you’re looking for a stylish pattern with a contemporary twist, geometric and abstract designs are a popular choice. We particularly love the Clarke & Clarke Fusion Fragment design in Blush/Gold or the Paint & paper Library Marquetry Tile Wallpaper in the Temple colour way. You may also wish to consider a sumptuous, rose quartz design from the Prestigious Textiles Dimension or Perspective wallpaper collections.
Bold patterned wallpapers with pink accents can also work well if you’d prefer to make a striking statement. The stunning Little Greene National Trust Papers IV collection offers some authentic botanical designs steeped in history. Spring Flowers, Aderyn, Burges Butterfly and Ditsy Block are some great examples, featuring inspired colour ways with gorgeous blush, clay and masquerade tones coming through. The beautiful Little Greene Massingberd Blossom wallpaper in Oriental or Mineral from National Trust Papers II would also offset a pink scheme perfectly. Alternatively, go for a standout designer wallpaper in pink tones from the gorgeous Cath Kidston and Clarissa Hulse ranges.
For a touch of floral nostalgia, choose a stunning design such as Harlequin’s Florent Wallpaper in the Positano colour way or the iconic Sanderson One Sixty Adele wallcovering. You could also consider the Laura Ashley Eglantine mural wallpaper or the Diane Hill for Harlequin Rosa Mural for an immersive and romantic feel.
Window Treatments
When it comes to window treatments, there are a host of different options available to suit your preferred style and functionality requirements.
Roller Blinds are a popular choice as they are simple, neat and unfussy. At The Home Of Interiors, we are delighted to offer a beautiful choice of pink fabrics as part of our bespoke, made to measure roller blind service, perfect for extending this colour to the window. The Louvolite Carnival fabric (shown opposite) is a bestselling plain that, in Dusk or Nougat, lends itself beautifully to the pink theme. The Louvolite Dawn fabric in Blush also works well for a plain look, as does the New House Textiles Metro Shell Pink and Japanese Linen Soft Shell fabrics.
If you’re seeking a patterned solution, the Louvolite Aurora Dusk and Valencia Pale Mauve adorn beautiful subtle patterns and textures, or embrace the floral and botanical charm of the Louvolite Lily Spring Blossom, Magnolia Rosa and New House Textiles Asha Pink roller blind fabrics.
Prestigious Textiles and Clarke & Clarke also offer some sophisticated, design-led made to measure roller blinds in pink shades to enhance your interior scheme.
We are also delighted to offer a bespoke, made to measure curtain and roman blind making service, with an extensive choice of stylish fabrics from some of the top fabric houses including Sanderson, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, Morris & Co., Romo, Prestigious Textiles, Ashley Wilde, Kai, Designers Guild, Ian Mankin and more. Whether you choose a gorgeous pink shade in an indulgent plain such as the Romo Linara fabric, a sumptuous velvet such as the Designer’s Guild Velluto Velvet, a classic weave from the Ian Mankin collection or a striking print from the Harlequin colour and Romo x Temperley London ranges, our made to measure curtains and blinds will make the perfect addition to your interior decor. Shop our full fabric range or find out more about the fabric types available here.
Ready made curtains are another simple way to introduce a splash of pink to your window treatment. Whether you opt for the subtle elegance of Studio G’s Amari curtains or the tropical charm of the Flutur curtains, these designs offer some superb Blush colour ways with an eyelet heading for instant style and impact. The Studio G Arezzo blackout lined eyelet curtains in Blush are also available for effective room darkening, perfect for bedroom settings.
Curtain Poles
If you opt for curtains and would like the perfect finishing touch to complete your window treatment, we are pleased to offer a beautiful selection of curtain poles that would complement your pink scheme perfectly. For a contemporary look, consider the Jones Strand metal curtain poles in the Rose Gold finish. If you’d prefer the traditional appeal of a wooden curtain pole, the Jones Estate curtain poles in Heather are simply stunning. Alternatively, you may wish to consider a bespoke painted Laura Ashley, Jones or Rolls Museum curtain pole, painted in any pink shade of your choice. Whether you’re looking to colour match your pole to a specific element of your room, or create a contrasting accent piece, these poles provide the flexibility to create your own signature look.
Finishing Touches
Beautiful homeware such as bedding, cushions, throws and rugs are an easy way to introduce a splash of pink into your interior scheme. Cosy and inviting, these interchangeable elements not only add warmth and comfort, but can also be swapped out easily for a different look when you’re ready for a change / update.
Pink furniture pieces such as an armchair or velvet sofa can be a focal point in a room, whilst small accents like vases, artwork, and decorative objects can bring pink into your home without overwhelming the space.
Bedding
Extend the pink theme to the bed with a beautiful bedding set. The Laura Ashley Shepherds Purse design in Blush Pink works well, as does the Aria bedding set and the Loveston design in Coral Pink.
Alternatively, the new William Morris At Home Sunflower bedding set in Clay is a great choice for an air of classic elegance and charming heritage. Each of these designs lend themselves effortlessly to our Floral Romantic trend.
Cushions
Layer up with the perfect pink accent cushion. For a versatile plain that will sit with any scheme, consider the Laura Ashley Rosanna, Nigella or Hanya cushions in blush tones.
If you’d prefer something patterned, the sumptuous William Morris At Home Strawberry Thief Embossed cushion in Tea Rose works well for a subtle look. Alternatively, opt for the Wedgwood Wild Strawberry cushion in Blush or the Clarissa Hulse Rue and Whispering Grass cushions in Shell for a botanical twist.
Throws
A throw can add warmth and cosiness to any bed, chair or sofa. We particularly love the Laura Ashley Lloyd throw in Plaster Pink. Featuring an intricate floral trail print, this timelessly elegant cotton throw is an elegant addition to any pink scheme.
Other designs such as Ortonby and Brydie feature some beautiful pink colour ways mixed with sage green hues for a fresh and stylish look.
Rugs
Complete the look with a cosy pink rug. For an air of elegant simplicity and modern charm, you may wish to consider the magnificent Blaize rug by Clarke & Clarke. Available in a Blush colour way, this stylish design adorns a subtle geometric and is woven with a luxurious viscose pile for a lustrous shine and soft feel.
If you’d prefer something a little more statemental, the Clarke & Clarke Floretta rug in Charcoal Blush, Harlequin Dahlia rug in Fuchsia/Palm and Sanderson Stapleton Park rug in Rosewood are all fabulously bold choices enriched with floral nostalgia.
Show Your Support…
We are proud to be supporting Little Greene’s annual pink campaign for breast cancer awareness month. Throughout October, proceeds from the sale of every tin of paint and roll of wallpaper from Little Greene will go to selected charities providing invaluable care and support to those affected by breast cancer. Show your support today and create the perfect pink scheme!
Overview
Whether you’re a pink lover or just looking to add a touch of colour to your home, this versatile hue can create a beautiful and inviting space. So, don’t be afraid to embrace pink and let your creativity shine!
If you would like any help, advice or samples sending out, please do get in touch. We offer a complimentary bespoke design service and can provide fabric, design and paint colour advice to help you create a home you love. We can also make up your perfect window dressings with our bespoke, made to measure curtain and roman blind making service.
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