Tickled Pink: Easy Ways to Design With Pink

Pink....has always been thought of as a too girly color made only for little girl's rooms. I'm here to tell you that while many people will use it only for a child's bedroom, you can use it in an adult space...if you do it right!!

Pink has always been one of my favorite colors. I don't particularly care for the fuscia or hot pinks of the world but done correctly, they can add pops of colors to your design.  I find PINK as a design "go to" color that can liven up a space. It adds freshness and a "je ne se qua" to your space.

I'm here to show you the best pink color combos and ways to subtly incorporate pink into your home without running the men in your life out the house. 

Pink and Gray

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• Mixing soft pink and gray adds a touch of sophistication to any space without looking like a Barbie home. Use soft pink on your walls and add gray pieces of furniture or vice versa. Any combination will do as long as you don't go overboard. 

Pink and Creams

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• Pink and creams go great together if you are afraid of color. By adding in punches of pink to your neutral palette, you can step out of the color box but still remain somewhat safe. Add cream horizontal stripes with pink accents and the room becomes an elegant Hollywood Regency chic space.

Pink and Aqua (or Teal)

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• The ultimate in girly color combos goes to pink and aqua or teal. It's sophisticated enough to go in a living room but so girly, it should really stick to a woman's bedroom But don't be afraid to add hints of pink to an aqua living space and mixing it with black and white pieces for a subtle pink touch.

Subtle Hints of Pink

Mixed with Black & Cream

Mixed with Animal Prints

These are just some ideas of the many color ideas on how to decorate with pink. If you're unsure how to, try any of these tips:

• Use Pink as a Surprise in your Design.  Add pink in a small and controlled space like on the wall of the foyer and then create an Art or mirror arrangement on it.  It creates a STUNNING statement without being a big financial or time investment.  It is also easy to live with as it is not an area you spend a great amount of time within.
• Try going BOLD, SEXY and the “HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS” in your Dining Room.  If you love to entertain, then a hot rich Pink in your Dining room is the perfect solution.  It complements your guests, reflects a beautiful light during day and evening, it psychologically encourages conversation and your appetite and most of all, it sets the stage for a brilliant and successful dinner party.  Try Checker Berry by Glidden.
• Add pink to add energy and vitality to a dull or more traditional space.  A fresh coat of an exciting pink livens up any lackluster space. The pop of Pink is the visual statement declaring your passion for life and beauty.
• Mix Pink with a metallic silver or gold to give it a more sophisticated and luxurious feeling.  It softens the pink while adding a sense of exclusivity.  This works especially well in bedrooms, dining rooms and powder rooms.
• Try using pink as your ceiling color in a room with tall ceilings and good natural light.  Yes… on the ceiling.  It is a rich and elegant way of adding color in a controlled format and making a space feel young, fresh and vital.
• If you are afraid to paint pink, upholster in pink or do anything “larger” in pink.  Then try using one bold and powerful Pink accessory in a room to act as a punctuation mark in the space.

Question for you: Would you try a Pink color in your home? Which of the above color combos would best suit you?