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.
Oh I love this room it just looks brilliant, I love all the cushions and your finishing touches. Please can you come and style my house when I move? xx
Thanks chickie and YES!!! I’m totally up for that!!! :)
Just spotted Marie Kondo’s book, I started konmari-ing but it didn’t spark joy, I couldn’t dump everything lol.
Love the colours, the room looks fabulous!!
Hahahaha!!!!! I’m SO glad it isn’t just me!!!! I’ve definitely taken ‘something’ away from her book but I love my things too much to get rid of everything!!
You have a really lovely conservatory and I am in love with the blush pink touches! It’s so amazing the difference switching out accessories can make, especially in a room with a neutral backdrop. #HomeEtc
Aah thanks Sue! :) And me too! I love colour but love having a neutral backdrop more. It’s lovely to be able to change the colour-scheme with a few accessories!
Wow love this!!!!! So happy the pink sofa inspired u. I’m planning my living area colours at the mo and really want to introduce blush pink somewhere. Will def be saving these ideas! X
It did, totally, inspire me!!! I couldn’t stop thinking about for a week after seeing your post!!
Oh I love it, so pretty and such a big change for a small budget. x
Thanks so much lovely xx
Gorgeous, Caro, gorgeous! Those few small changes in the colour scheme make such a difference to the overall look of the room. It is a beautiful, bright room to begin with, but the pale pink make it so much airier and spring-like. Nice work!
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Thanks so much lovely — I’m really chuffed with it!!! When I was buying all the bits and pieces I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to like it but I LOVE it :D
Oh wow, I LOVE your makeover! I’m not a huge fan of pink especially in the house but I do like a blush pink. Also I think pink goes well with copper or gold. Especially loving the cushions! xx
Thanks so much lovely! It’s weird, I never used to be a fan of pink in the home either, so it was a bit of a risk!! But I’m a convert — I love it :)
Looks gorgeous and I adore the colours! I want to do this myself! Love that rug!!! :) Jess xx
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Thanks chickie — I’m so happy with it!!!
This is an absolutely gorgeous makeover Caro and such a bargain too! I’m not normally a huge pink fan but I adore blush pink. I also love that rug! x
Thanks so much Steph xx
Wow it looks amazing, such simple changes that have made an amazing impact.
Thanks so much Lauren :) x