The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Good year for the roses
It’s been the colour on every catwalk and now pink is having its moment in interiors too.
Pink is spring’s biggest fashion trend – and where designers lead, interiors soon follow.
Even if you don’t wear pink, there are so many facets to this rosy hue that – if styled correctly – it can lighten the home without leaving it looking like a Disney-esque doll’s house. The secret is to blend, blend, blend.
ROYAL FLUSH
“If you’re looking to bring pink into your palette, ensure you pick your shades carefully,” says Ian Dykes, founder and director at Voyage Decoration.
“Opt for more mature tones that will add a feminine touch without looking too girly.”
Combined with white – roses in a white vase, or scented candles on a mirrored table, for instance – pink can look cool and glamorous.
“As we enter into the summer months, pink continues to be one of the biggest colour trends of the year,” says Philip Watkin, DFS design director.
“It’s a lot more versatile than you might think and can be used in a variety of ways.”
ROSE BOUQUET
When it comes to updating our favourite rooms, some of us go to extraordinary lengths to shop the latest looks. But subtle shades of pink often work just as nicely.
“Adding colour such as pink to a room is an easy way to update the feel of the space,” says Lucy Ackroyd, bed linen design manager at Christy.
“Mixing grey and pink is a popular trend for 2017, giving pink an edgier look than traditionally seen,” she adds.
If this still sounds a little too innocent and you’re after a touch more drama, pink framed by violet or black is a tempting scheme that can be dressed to suit your space.
FEMININE VIBE
What could be lovelier than introducing the shade to a scheme with items that are also strong and sturdy?
Thankfully, designers are going fullon rose this season and weaving it into heavier furnishings, with wools and rugs popping up in pink, adding texture to the “livingscape” and looking blooming marvellous.
“Wool is naturally associated with the winter months, simply due to its cosy texture and warming properties,” says Martin Aveyard, design director at Bronte by Moon. “However, many forget that wool also regulates temperature, keeping the home cool even in the warmer months.
“Consider Shetland wools in fresh and vibrant tones which instantly lift a room, brightening the decor without compromising on warmth and comfort.”
FLAWLESS FINISH
Want to go the whole hog and paint your walls pink? Think about the direction your room faces and how it looks when the sun shines.
“Pale pink looks best in a room with abundant natural light – showing off a sense of freshness”, says KayleighAnn Whybrow, senior technical colour consultant, Johnstone’s Paints.
“Undemanding and subtle colours, like soft and blush pinks, are emerging in ‘dirtied’ and toned down versions of their former fresh counterparts, showing off the colour’s versatility.”
There are so many facets to this rosy hue that if styled correctly, it can lighten the home without leaving it looking like a Disney-esque doll’s house