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Colour: Is Blush Pink the New Neutral?
Bye-bye beige, see you later grey. There’s a new neutral in town that’s subtle, versatile and bang up to date
For too long, pink has been the preserve of little girls’ rooms and pretty pastel schemes, but this looks set to change. Pink is big news in design circles right now – an exciting new neutral that makes a fresh alternative to beige, grey or off-white.
True, pink can be slightly tricky to get right. Too bold and it can dominate a scheme; too pale and it reads as rather cute and sickly. The trick is to steer towards the earthier end of the pink palette (think putty rather than candy), where you will find a host of shades that combine subtle colour with warmth. Blush pink works in almost any room and, when combined with the right ingredients, creates a look that’s grown-up not girlie, stylish not sugary.
True, pink can be slightly tricky to get right. Too bold and it can dominate a scheme; too pale and it reads as rather cute and sickly. The trick is to steer towards the earthier end of the pink palette (think putty rather than candy), where you will find a host of shades that combine subtle colour with warmth. Blush pink works in almost any room and, when combined with the right ingredients, creates a look that’s grown-up not girlie, stylish not sugary.
Team with other neutrals
A soothing shade of pink brings colour while also perfectly balancing existing neutral undertones. Here, blush pink is teamed with other muted shades for an harmonious, easy-to-live-with look.
A soothing shade of pink brings colour while also perfectly balancing existing neutral undertones. Here, blush pink is teamed with other muted shades for an harmonious, easy-to-live-with look.
Go rustic
If you’re concerned that blush pink could look too sweet, give it some grit by pairing it with rustic materials, such as this worn grey limestone flooring and the vintage wooden pieces.
Explore 10 non-scary ways to add pink to your interior
If you’re concerned that blush pink could look too sweet, give it some grit by pairing it with rustic materials, such as this worn grey limestone flooring and the vintage wooden pieces.
Explore 10 non-scary ways to add pink to your interior
Keep it clean
A simple way to keep soft pink feeling punchy and contemporary is to use it in a pared-back scheme. Let the pink shine out by teaming it with white-painted boards and wooden furniture. This avoids any risk of it looking fussy and allows you to truly appreciate its warm tones.
A simple way to keep soft pink feeling punchy and contemporary is to use it in a pared-back scheme. Let the pink shine out by teaming it with white-painted boards and wooden furniture. This avoids any risk of it looking fussy and allows you to truly appreciate its warm tones.
Use sparingly
Work in blush pink on upholstery and curtains and team it with pale, elegant shades of beige and off-white to create a barely there effect. Just a few accents of pink can make a pale scheme feel more nuanced without disturbing the neutral scheme.
Work in blush pink on upholstery and curtains and team it with pale, elegant shades of beige and off-white to create a barely there effect. Just a few accents of pink can make a pale scheme feel more nuanced without disturbing the neutral scheme.
Pair with white
Teaming soft pink tones with crisp white creates a fresh scheme that’s really easy to live with. The white punctuates the pink, but doesn’t clash or fight with its soft, mellow feel.
Teaming soft pink tones with crisp white creates a fresh scheme that’s really easy to live with. The white punctuates the pink, but doesn’t clash or fight with its soft, mellow feel.
Layer tones of pink
For a really subtle, dreamy scheme, layer tones of blush pink to create a very soft look that still has depth and detail.
For a really subtle, dreamy scheme, layer tones of blush pink to create a very soft look that still has depth and detail.
Be inspired by ice cream
Celebrate pink’s sweet side by taking inspiration from an ice cream parlour. Team softest strawberry pink with pistachio and coconut for a pale scheme that ripples with delicate, mouthwatering colour.
Celebrate pink’s sweet side by taking inspiration from an ice cream parlour. Team softest strawberry pink with pistachio and coconut for a pale scheme that ripples with delicate, mouthwatering colour.
Add to an exterior
Soft pink was occasionally used as an exterior paint shade in the past, and this beautiful frontage demonstrates how appealing it can look. It’s colourful without being garish, and creates a welcoming, original appearance.
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Soft pink was occasionally used as an exterior paint shade in the past, and this beautiful frontage demonstrates how appealing it can look. It’s colourful without being garish, and creates a welcoming, original appearance.
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Would you use soft pink in your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
Soft shades of green are a good match for pale blush pink. This combination creates a fresh and tranquil ambience – think spring blossoms and new green leaves on an apple or cherry tree!
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