Pink is certainly the colour of the moment isn’t it? But how do you decorate with blush pink in a living room?
Ever since Pantone named Rose Quartz as one of its colours of the year for 2016, the high street has been awash with it.
It’s a delicious pale pink — not too saccharine sweet, not too babyish — a restful blush pink that sits beautifully with so many other shades.
Here are just a few of the colours that Pantone suggest compliment Rose Quartz.
Recently I shared our conservatory sitting room on the blog — we’ve had the same colour-scheme for a few years now — so I thought we could do with a change.
I quite like the thought of a blush ink and grey living room, but didn’t want to completely redecorate.
I put a little mood board together — just a couple of simple bits and pieces. Cushions and accessories; rather than a full overhaul.
1. Patterned Cushion Cover — £3.99 — H&M
2. Pink Rose Candle — £1 — B&Q
3. Dark Grey Rug — £59 — IKEA
4. Pink Plant Pot — £1 — IKEA
5. Printed Cushion Cover — £4.00 — H&M
6.Set of 2 Glass Display Boxes — £15 — IKEA
7. Canvas Cushion Cover — £3.99 — H&M
8. Irregular Stripe Cushion — £9 — B&Q
And here’s how it looks:
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The biggest expense by far was the rug.
It took up over half of my budget but as it really pulls everything together and totally changes the feel of the room, so I think it was a worthwhile investment.
Particularly as, when the pink accessories have had their day and my head has been turned by another shade. Which we all know will happen. The charcoal grey and white will work well paired with with any colour I throw at it next.
I re-painted one of my picture frames, from turquoise to pink.
Valspar at B&Q have the most amazing range of colours to choose from and even have a Pantone range. The pink I’ve used on the frame is Rose Quartz.
From this:
To this:
Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
It’s gorgeous! Loving the pink! I’ve been wondering who the other 4 were…good luck darling! xx
Thanks so much lovely! And congratulations again on your win! Very well deserved :)
I am loving all the pink accessories and accents – it looks so lovely and homely x
Thanks so much Donna — amazing what a difference a few cushions can make isn’t it? :) xx
Absolutely gorgeous makeover Caro. It looks stunning. Love the panatone colour it ties the room together beautifully. X
Thanks so much lovely! I’m loving the blush pink!!
Oh wow, what a beautiful room! I think it looked lovely to start with but it looks so fresh and bright now, love the colour choice xx
Thanks so much Ally — I’m so pleased with it :)
I absoloutly love the colours, they make the room look fresh and bright x
Thanks so much Viki :)
That’s absolutely beautiful! I really like the gold cushions they look fab against the pink.
Thanks so much lovely — I’m so pleased with how it turned out :)
Oh wow I love the colours they are SO nice! I have been looking for some new cushions for my bedroom and think I’ll have to have a look at these ones! Thanks for sharing :) xo
H&M do some really lovely cushions!!! And so cheap too :)
I think you’ve done a marvellous job there! I’m never inspired enough to be able to make such a difference to a room with so little money! Our living room is desperate for a good old spruce up.
Aah thanks lovely!! It was nice to have the challenge as an incentive to be honest! I don’t think I’d have done it otherwise!! :)
I love it!!! It looks so fresh and perfect for Spring. The pink is such a pretty shade too!
Gemma x
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Thanks so much Gemma :)
This is lovely – there’s something so grown up about that soft pink and grey combination, isn’t there? I love the colour, and it’s one that I can never wear clothes-wise because of my skintone, so it’s lovely to be able to choose from so many home items that use it at the moment! Really impressive transformation for only £100 to (well, ok, £100.97!) #HomeEtc
Thanks so much lovely!!! I’m the same — I’d look dreadful in blush pink but it works well on my sofa ;)