8 Girls' Bedrooms That Aren't Pink
Pink not your thing? Then step away from sugary shades and introduce your child to less obvious colours and stylish designs
We all have different personalities. Some people love pink, while others really don’t. If your kid is in the ‘no pink please’ camp, there are lots of inspiring alternatives to explore. From the frilly to the fiercely modern, and from cool blues to warm aubergine, a child’s bedroom can be whatever they (and you!) want it to be.
Make it monochrome
A monochrome scheme can work really well in a child’s bedroom. Soften the grown-up look by using kids’ decorative accessories to create a more playful feel. Monochrome schemes are great because you can easily add touches of any colour if your child tires of black, white and greys.
A monochrome scheme can work really well in a child’s bedroom. Soften the grown-up look by using kids’ decorative accessories to create a more playful feel. Monochrome schemes are great because you can easily add touches of any colour if your child tires of black, white and greys.
Fashion a clash
Bold colours make a strong statement and will add an energetic mood to a child’s room. Pick a favourite colour, then contrast it with one at the opposite end of the spectrum for a dramatic and vibrant look.
Bold colours make a strong statement and will add an energetic mood to a child’s room. Pick a favourite colour, then contrast it with one at the opposite end of the spectrum for a dramatic and vibrant look.
Stay neutral
Take a blank canvas approach by starting with while walls and then slowly adding neutral colours and textures that work well together – and of which your child approves. The baskets, pendant light, rugs and teepee in this room make it playful and their subtle colours keep it sophisticated.
Check out creative ideas for small kids’ rooms
Take a blank canvas approach by starting with while walls and then slowly adding neutral colours and textures that work well together – and of which your child approves. The baskets, pendant light, rugs and teepee in this room make it playful and their subtle colours keep it sophisticated.
Check out creative ideas for small kids’ rooms
Weave in contrasts
Contrasts can be a way to add interest to a kid’s room. In this bedroom, a warm orange colour in the shelving warms the blue of the bed linen without overwhelming the design scheme to give it interest and edge. Restrict the palette to highlight the contrasts rather than creating a mishmash.
Contrasts can be a way to add interest to a kid’s room. In this bedroom, a warm orange colour in the shelving warms the blue of the bed linen without overwhelming the design scheme to give it interest and edge. Restrict the palette to highlight the contrasts rather than creating a mishmash.
Highlight a different bright shade
Try substituting pink for another lively shade. Turquoise is a fun, playful colour and can be paired well with coral or orange hues. This fun bookshelf would appeal to children and adults alike.
Try substituting pink for another lively shade. Turquoise is a fun, playful colour and can be paired well with coral or orange hues. This fun bookshelf would appeal to children and adults alike.
Add colour with a feature wall
Pinky tones needn’t be banned altogether! The rich aubergine in this room adds rosy warmth in a sophisticated way. Patterns are hardly used, yet the effect is striking.
Pinky tones needn’t be banned altogether! The rich aubergine in this room adds rosy warmth in a sophisticated way. Patterns are hardly used, yet the effect is striking.
Create a canopy
Canopies have a way of softening a room, especially ones made from sheer fabric. Polka dots and other soft patterns can add detail to a bedroom – incorporate them through the soft furnishings.
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Canopies have a way of softening a room, especially ones made from sheer fabric. Polka dots and other soft patterns can add detail to a bedroom – incorporate them through the soft furnishings.
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What colours have you used in a kids’ bedroom?
Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
Modern geometric designs are spot on trend. This room makes strong patterns work beautifully by sticking to a simple colour theme of two shades that complement each other very well. Choose a maximum of two colours (plus white) and keep the pattern consistent.
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