Red & Pink Interiors Shouldn’t Work But They Totally Do
There’s no better time to embrace a pink and red palette than Valentine’s Day. From candy-floss-coloured lampshades to bold scarlet stripes on sofas, this combo really comes into its own this season – though, if you ask us, it’s a charming look full of punchy character for any room, any time of year.
Not for the faint of heart, look away now if you’re devoted to a soft greige palette. If you are in the market to inject some passion into your abode, however, a duo of red and pink is a great place to start.
Lighting is the perfect entry point if you don’t want to go too committed with this colour scheme – it adds a romantic, nurturing hue to any room. Opt for Sklum’s petal-like pendant in blush pink with a ruby red trim to transform the space over a dining table. Or, pick up a steal with H&M’s mushroom-shaped cherry red lamp to light up a quiet nook (FYI: it comes in a myriad of colours if red isn’t your thing).
Buchanan Studio’s striped chair is a major investment, but we’d take one of these over diamonds any Valentine’s Day.
For a true investment piece, look to Buchanan Studio for its exquisite soft furnishings and fabrics. Have you ever seen a more glorious sofa than their thick red and pink stripe? It’s a major investment, but we’d take one of these over diamonds any Valentine’s Day. You can also buy the fabric by the meter for custom cushions, curtains, or a romantic loveseat to cosy up on with your significant other.
Finally, we’ve been spotting a wave of joyful red and pink rugs that add instant charm. From Kukoon’s harlequin-trimmed pop of red to Ian Snow’s retro-feel checkerboard squares, there is a floor-filler in this colourway for every style.
If painting the walls pink and buying a red sofa feels a little too dangerous, look to accessories to add a pop of colour to the room, from H&M’s powder pink vase to Addison Ross’ cherry red rechargeable lamps.
How good does this combination of red and pink work in joinery? The statement colour palette really sets the room up to layer an eclectic mix of texture, print and charm.
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