How to: Decorate with pink

There are few colours that are as surprisingly controversial as the blushing tones of pink.

Stereotypically reserved for the boudoirs of babes and budding princesses, over the years this pretty, yet versatile, hue has developed a decidedly limited 'girls only' reputation, holding back would-be pink ladies from purchasing a pearlized paint or glancing twice at a rosy cushion. But we think it's time to rediscover the soft, relaxing and, yes, sophisticated side of pink, and pay homage to its myriad decorative possibilities.


A fine line between tasteful and tacky
Pink may look sweet and innocent, but decorating with this tricky hue is not for the faint of heart. There's a fine line here between tasteful and tacky—one wrong turn could take your room from elegant to over the top, so subtlety is key. Designing to create a mood, rather than a coordinated space, helps to create a sense of balance.