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In the Pink
By Katherine Sorrell
This bath has embraced bold colour in the form of a pretty pink. There are 193 other colours available. River BacktoWall bath in custom colour ‘Pink Blush’, £2,290, Waters Baths of Ashbourne.
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Bright and breezy, fun and summery, bubblegum pink will add a ‘pop’ of colour to any home, both indoors and outside.
This garden furniture set is made from sturdy steel frames and PE pink rattan. Three-piece String bistro set, £149.99, Sue Ryder.
Classic style meets modern colour in this comfortable armchair. Oakham pink velvet chair, £1,200, Jo&Co Home.
Polish craftsmen hand-finish these glass pendant lamps so that each has a unique colour and shape. Pastels 1 light globe pendant, £235.99, Wayfair.
This cotton blanket is woven in a herringbone style and edged with pom poms. Sass and Belle pink herringbone blanket throw, £23, The Joy Edit. With a lovely feel of Oriental style, this art print is available to buy unframed in A4, A3 and A2 sizes, or as part of a set of three prints. Dark Pink Ginkgo Leaves botanical art print, from £22, Claude & Leighton.
Using accents of bright pink
• There’s no denying that vivid pink has vigour, vim and vivacity. It’s a great colour to introduce in small doses, in almost any room of the house, or even in the garden.
• True bubblegum pink is quite artificial, but if you prefer something softer and more natural, opt for rose-pink tones.
What colours to team it with?
Touches of fuchsia, orange or turquoise would be bold and full of impact, while black is sophisticated and dramatic. For a more subtle effect, try dove grey, lilac or soft blue.
• Covering a single wall with pink paint or wallpaper can lift the spirits. Try a wall of your living room, hallway or even home office. In the bedroom, an understated pink will be restful and romantic.
• Bringing in a single item of furniture, rug, light fitting, throw, cushion or framed art work in your chosen shade of pink can offer an instant refresh to a room. The tiniest of additions can cost very little – perhaps adding a pompom trim to a plain cushion, painting a picture frame or placing a small vase or ornament on a shelf. You may then decide that a whole burst of bubblegum is the way to go.
Made from linen, pompoms and ‘60s-style typography, this cushion adds a dash of fun and colour. ‘Love’ cushion, £39.50, Red Candy. A traditional portrait with an ironic modern twist, this art print has a touch of mischief. Bubblegum Portrait 1, £261 (framed), Mineheart.
Add a touch of paradise with this tropical wallpaper. Under The Banana Tree wallpaper in hot pink, £38, Lust Home.
