Bathroom: Who doesn't look better with just a dash of pink on her cheeks? The palest pink feels clean and contemporary when paired with crisp white tiles and brushed-nickel fixtures.
Kitchen: Raspberry and cream suggest year-round summertime, especially when accented with green. Look for toile and other historic patterns that marry this duo. Paint the cupboards the freshest cream and bring it all to life with apple green walls -- guaranteed to stir things up!
Dos and don'ts
DO consider historic pink for a traditional 18th-century backdrop. As the imposing, heavy baroque style gave way to its lighter, more fanciful cousin -- rococco style -- softer, paler colours began adorning walls, furniture and fabrics.
DO add a blush of oh-so-staid neutral rooms with beguiling and becoming pink. Shades of shell, nu8de and pearl enliven classically executed, well-appointed rooms in a refreshing way.
DO think pink for girls' and boys' rooms. A pale, warm version suits daytime play and is restful enough to promote slumber. Think more mocha than bubble gum.
DON'T force pink to be the substance of a room; it's far more effective being the essence. Paired with mink, taupe, grey, cream or chocolate, pink gets more than its fair share of attention; a little goes a long way.
DON'T overlook pink's powerful side. Used in abundance, pink has the strength to make a statement. You might want to consider papering the walls or ceiling of a small powder room with a daring pink.
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