(photo by me)
Every spring there is a beautiful pink tree in our yard that blooms right around my oldest son's birthday. When he was younger I used to tell him that it was his "Birthday Tree." The buds start out as a raspberry colored pod and BURST into a confection colored blossom.
(photo by me)
The colors are always magnificent and never disappoint!
Using any shade of pink is always a treat when specifying it for a client's interior. I love the varieties of shades that come from this close relative of red.
I have used the typical soft pink for a baby's nursery. In the photo below I used Behr's "Soft Muslin".
(not so great photo by me)
The soft pinks don't often photograph very well as they are so subtle. But the effect can be almost a slight whisper and it can create a wonderful glow. This pink is so calming which my client loved for her baby girl's room. It paired well with the bold bedding from Pottery Barn (note the quilt) and the green and cream colored rug.
I know pink can be out of some people's comfort zone when used anywhere outside a baby's nursery, but take a peek below and I'll show you how pink can work quite well in another setting.
(Photo by William Waldron)
In this room designed by Steven Gambrel, and featured in Elle Décor, the brighter pink color is toned down by the taupe/grey trim. I also love the soft pink sofa, grounded with the wine colored velvet pillow. A lot of unexpected details, but then again so are the pink walls - which makes it all work together beautifully, don't you think?
A few helpful tips about pink: Pink is a cheerful, but restful color. Start with picking the lightest pink on the color card, as it will always be stronger than you think on the walls. Stick with pinks that mimic the colors in nature so they don't look too artificial and too child like. Finally, and most importantly, EVERYONE looks good in pink! So flatter yourself and paint your next room pink - you won't regret it!
Enjoy the day!
PS: Happy 18th Birthday Chris!
A few helpful tips about pink: Pink is a cheerful, but restful color. Start with picking the lightest pink on the color card, as it will always be stronger than you think on the walls. Stick with pinks that mimic the colors in nature so they don't look too artificial and too child like. Finally, and most importantly, EVERYONE looks good in pink! So flatter yourself and paint your next room pink - you won't regret it!
Enjoy the day!
PS: Happy 18th Birthday Chris!
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