PINK PERSUASION….

In honour of Valentine's Day and Pantone's Colour of the Year, this colour post is devoted to Pink!

Pink is a mixture of red and pink and the colour was named after the flowers "Pinks" (Dianthus flowering plants).  Pink is the colour of love and innocence.  Pink can also be called: blush, coral, flesh, flush, fuchsia, hot pink, magenta, raspberry, rose or salmon.

While red can stir up passion and strength, studies show that large amounts of pink can weaken people.  In North America, pink represents little girls.  Pink means romance and playfulness.  It is soothing and gentle, and you usually think of tenderness and contentment. 

Pink, when used in interiors will be comforting and relaxing.  If it is mixed with black, brown or gray it becomes much more sophisticated.  Using green or yellow with pink is another great colour combination that keeps pink feeling fresh.

If you love pink you think of it representing health, happiness, innocence and contentment.  If you dislike pink you will feel it means, weakness, frailty and naiveté. 

For some interior inspiration, we'll start with pale pink.  It'll add calmness and serenity in your space.

Dillard Design Group, LLC via Houzz

Here's a pale pink that helps to make the artwork pop and I adore the ceiling detail.

Tracery Interiors via Houzz

 

A soft, calm, soothing bathroom with a stunning marble tile floor pattern.

 

What a pretty soft kitchen!

Wouldn't this make a beautiful bathroom palette?

 

 

This living room looks so current to me - the pale gray and pale pink are soothing and calm and the grayed wood tones are very much on trend right now!  I'd have to do something about those throw pillows though.....

 

 

via Houzz

Here's a pop of fuchsia in a soft lilac bathroom

 

 

Judith Balis via Houzz

These chairs add some pop to this living room.  So feminine!

 

Casart Coverings via Houzz

All pink walls, sofas with mirrors to cause an optical illusion.  Nice to look at but I think I would grow tired of this quickly.

 

via Houzz

So cute for a child's room love the umbrellas on the ceiling

 

 

 

How about some pink and brown wallpaper.  This would be stunning in a powder room, bedroom or entry way.  The brown helps to toughen up the pink floral so that it's not too feminine.

 

Here's a pink and lime green combination that looks very fresh and warm.

 

 

Here's a idea if you don't want to paint your walls entirely dark pink.  I love that area rug, but wish it was larger.

 

 

 

 

Little pops of pink - on the walls, windows & seat bench make this neutral kitchen shine.

 

 

 

And here's a pink and yellow scheme that make this living room feel lively and young.

 

 

  

And a pretty bedroom done with turquoise and pink.

 

Hope you enjoyed this journey into the world of pink! 

 

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space! 

Lisa