Singer, songwriter and former gymnast Pink … Okay, not that pink. Just the colour. I say ‘just’ but pink is harder to pin down than you may realise. Back in Victorian times, pink was the colour for little boys. A softer version of red, it was meant as a harbinger of the passionate warrior the little tykes were supposed to grow into. Meanwhile, blue, as a calming colour, was the choice for girls, no doubt to prevent our fragile little minds from overheating. Prior to this, babies usually wore white, as it was cheaper to have one set of baby clothes to pass down, regardless of sex. Then, as dyes became more accessible, someone realised they could sell twice the amount of baby clothes if they became gender specific.
The 1940s saw pink switch to girls and blue to boys, probably due to another marketing endeavour. This was critiqued only twenty years later, by women refusing to be defined by one colour. When science gave us the ability to identify the sex of the baby prior to birth, colour was chosen over words to communicate the news. And so pink for a girl and blue for a boy became cemented in our minds despite the gendering of colours barely being a thing at all when compared to the history of all civilisation.
So, whoever you are, it’s time to release your inner flamingo and give your Barbie collection centre stage as you embrace pink interior design.
Pink interior design is for your bathroom
Bathrooms can be neglected in favour of keeping them utilitarian and easy to clean, so. pink interior design is the perfect excuse to give your bathroom some love.
Marble is highly practical for a bathroom, resistant to the humidity of your typical bathroom environment. To match, you’ll want to consider durable blinds for your pink bathroom, so check out our PVC range of fabrics. They’re easy to keep clean, as are our moisture-resistant roller blinds. Faux wood Venetians will look lovely amongst the pink, and when it comes to controlling your light and privacy – crucial in a bathroom – Venetians are an excellent choice.
Pink interior design is for a north-facing room
What better way to warm up a north-facing room than adopting a pink interior design? You automatically add warmth and cosiness as well as a pinch of fun. Steer clear of cool pinks, that’s purple pinks, and focus on warm pinks, for example, a peachy pink.
If your north-facing room is dull and dim, you might want to consider using a very light or soft pink instead of a classic neutral. Let pink do the job of a warm white. A dusky pink is a fun and light alternative to a beige or brown. Say goodbye to white ceilings just because it’s a ceiling. Pink interior design can make a room cosy and sophisticated.
Pink interior design is bold!
Do you have the guts to make pink the primary colour in your pink interior design? Whatever the colour pink means to you, its vibrancy, its vividness, its very pinkness is a statement. So how do you approach this cheeky colour in all its glory?
Muted pinks as well as soft and light tints will allow you to have a surprising amount of pink without it overwhelming you or your room. Once again, pink can take the place of a neutral to increase the pink, or you can combine a classic neutral with lighter or more vivid shades of pink to keep things fun yet stylish. It’s all about the balance between the tints and shades you use.
Pink interior design means a little goes a long way
You may not want or need pink as the primary colour in your pink interior design, but you don’t want to miss out on the fun. With pink being such a playful colour, pink might be the perfect accent colour for an otherwise grumpy person.
Neon pink cushions, curtains and blinds will bring some daring pink into your scheme. Whether you choose a luxurious crimson for your curtains or a gentle blush for your blinds, you’ll find pink can be indulgent and elegant.
The psychology of pink interior design
If pink isn’t about gender, what does it stand for? It’s the colour of nurturing, care and love. It’s warmth and friendship. It’s hope and optimism. You’ll be hard-pressed to stay blue (which goes beautifully with pink) when surrounded by pink interior design.
