Picking the Right Shade of Pink
You’re here because you want to decorate a pink bedroom, right? You may want to paint your walls pink, or perhaps you would like to buy pink bedding for your room. Or maybe you simply want to add pink accents.
Where do you start?
Picking the Right Shade of Pink
First things first; decide which shade(s) of pink you wish to use. There are so many shades of pink to choose from that deciding which one (or more) to use can be a daunting task. To make it easier on yourself, divide these shades into four categories; pinks, light pinks, hot pinks, and dusty pinks.
Pinks
I would consider this to be your average pink. It’s not bright, but it’s also not pale. This pink is right in the middle of the pink color spectrum, and you probably can’t go wrong building a room around it because it’s so middle-of-the-road.
These pinks work great in nurseries, young girls’ rooms, and for accenting any bedroom.
Light Pinks
Light pinks (or pale pinks) are exactly what they sound like; they are shades that are lighter than true pinks.
The great thing about light pinks is that you can use them as a neutral color in your design. What does that mean? Neutral colors are typically white, beige, gray, and black. They are shades that are considered devoid of color, which are great for interior design. Light pink can be used as a neutral and paired right alongside white or beige without being conspicuous or overbearing. You could paint an entire room this shade without it looking too young or “girly”.
Hot Pinks
Hot pinks are the darker, edgier sister to the other pinks. Hot pinks are bright and vivid, and perfect for accents. You might not want to paint your walls hot pink, but a hot pink throw pillow might be just the ticket to add a splash of color to a subdued space. Teenagers often prefer hot pink to more traditional pinks because it’s louder and more in your face, without being too feminine.
Dusty Pinks
Dusty Pinks are more subdued than more traditional pinks. Typically, dusty colors are muted and almost melancholy compared to their brighter sisters. Dusty colors are great for interior design because they typically go very well with neutrals. They also look more mature and “experienced” than brighter colors. While an adult woman might not fancy a Barbie pink bedroom, but the same woman may enjoy using dusty pink decor in her bedroom.
Whichever shade of pink you choose, remember that you aren’t limited just to bedding or wall colors. You can use your pink anywhere you want. The sky’s the limit!
Serene Pink and Brown Bedroom
*Photo courtesy of countryliving.com
When decorating a pink bedroom, particularly one for adults, pairing a muted pink with a neutral color tones can give you a toned down and mature look. Here we see that the designer paired pink with brown and tan, and it works beautifully.
Whimsical Pink and Green Bedroom
*Photo courtesy of robynkarpinteriors.com
This bedroom is absolutely gorgeous. The designer uses pink and green, which are complimentary on the color wheel, as the primary design colors. White provides the base. From the pink couch to the green polka dot headboard and bedskirt, the designer used little touches to create a whimsical, feminine girls room.
Pink Toile Bedroom
*Photo courtesy of robynkarpinteriors.com
This gorgeous pink toile bedroom is simple, yet classic. The designer uses pink toile cornices and curtains on the windows and a pink toile bedskirt and upholstered headboard on the bed. The bedding, however, is simple pink and white. I think this was a great choice. By using the toile in select places, the designer avoided pattern overload.
The floor is covered with a pretty pink rug, and the furniture is simple and white.
