Decorate with Purples and Pinks

Energize the Room

Keep the wall paint white and energize the room with bright pink decor, such as bedding and artwork.

 

Hint of Purple

Instead of white, go with a pale shade of purple or pink to add just a bit of color to any room.

Paint: Angelica (AF-665) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.

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A Perfect Match

Pair your pink wall paint with hints of pink in the fabric to create cohesiveness throughout the room.

Paint: Heather Pink (2091-60) by Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com.

 

A Bold Balance

Balance a strong color, such as this deep plum shade, with natural woods, lighter shades of fabric and artwork.

Paint: Expressive Plum (SW6271) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.

 

 

An Elegant Approach

Continue a hue throughout the room by matching your fabric with your paint color. This creates an elegant effect.

Paint: Elation (SW6827) by Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com.
Fabric: Beijing silk in Dark Lilac by Justine Paige; justinepaige.com.

 

 

 

Have Courage with Color

Tie in different shades of pink to make a statement and create cohesiveness to prevent overdoing the hue.

 

 

 

A Punch of Pink

Choose a bright, hot pink to make a bold statement. Painting the hue on just the doors and railings in this room makes the color stand out without becoming overpowering.

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Make Pink Prominent

When using a light shade of pink, make it become more prominent by repeating the hue in fabrics on pillows and chairs.

Paint: Calamine (230) by Farrow & Ball; farrow-ball.com.
Side chair fabric: Diamond Batik in Pink by Kathryn M. Ireland; kathrynireland.com.

 

 

Incorporate Pink Accessories

Pair silk curtains and mirrored tables with clean-lined upholstery and lots of colorful pillows.

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The Power of Pink

The walls, soaked in a delicious shade reminiscent of blooming azaleas lend a happy background to crisp white linens.

Paint: Pink Sky from Ralph Lauren Paint, available at The Home Depot; homedepot.com.

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