Black and blush living room
20 Stylish Rooms That Prove Blush Is the New Black
House of Harvee
With its romantic, warm hues, the trend of decorating in blush is one that we're thrilled to get behind. This light pink shade can serve as a neutral backdrop or a statement color in any home, with dustier versions of the color spanning trends for all seasons. If you're interested in decorating with this timeless tone but not sure where to start, take inspiration from interior designers styling blush neutral rooms to the max. Whether you're looking to accent with blush pink in your living room or bring a flair of light rose hues to your bedroom, this color can make a statement just about anywhere.
Below, read on to get inspired by professional designer ideas for all spaces—and get ready to blush.
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House of Harvee
A blush sofa creates a year-round fresh, Cali-cool look in any living room. Picking the right shade is key: Opt for a lighter, more nude-inspired rosy hue that will soften the room without feeling too "pretty in pink. " Mix in white accents, light gray hues, and matching blush roses to tie the look together like this inviting lounge space.
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Dazey Den
If you lean more toward the maximalist side of interior design, choose your shade of blush and incorporate it throughout the room. This bold, artsy living room is pouring with color from floor to ceiling: An upholstered blush sofa rests against a light pink wall, styled with patterned pillows and abstract artwork to carry the statement color across the design.
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Jenna Peffley for MyDomaine; Design: Joyce Pickens and Caroline Walkup
Not willing to commit to a completely blush room (or an entire wall, for that matter)? Grab a paintbrush and try your hand at color blocking. What we love about this light blush shade between peach and pink is the way it adds artistic, painterly interest to the wall without overwhelming the space with contrast. The beauty is in the imperfections, like the uneven paint drips and hand-painted edges that give this entryway its very own unique personality.
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House 9
A blush chair or two is a great way to dip your toe into light pink hues. This perfect accent chair adds just enough visual interest to the living room while complementing its lighter shades on the walls and décor. Variety in the color scheme allows the design to feel dynamic and soft at the same time, giving this space a warm, neutral feeling that finds a balance between warm and cool tones.
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Jenn Pablo Studio
When it comes to Scandinavian minimalism, a little bit of soft color goes a long way. In this space, modern design meets artsy: Bright white walls with clean lines keep it feeling open and airy, but textures from the wall art to the tall indoor tree make for an interesting balance. Handmade décor trails along the wall in its light blush hues for a pop of color that works alongside the sleek design.
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House of Harvee
The river-rock color palette in this elegant bedroom combines dusty, muted earth tones for an overall effect of natural calm.
The blush headboard upholstered in a rich velvet shade brings balance to the room's contrasting colors, all tied together with white accents for a soothing night's rest. The key is in the details: Even down to the lively flowers and pendant lightbulb, soft pink hues are found throughout the space.
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Chris Patey for MyDomaine; Design: Consort Design
This blush breakfast nook is a perfect spot to enjoy rosé all day—in pillow form, of course. We love the depth and dimension found here by mixing levels of color within a focused palette of soft pink pillows. Painterly brushstroke patterns paired with soft velvet materials add plenty of texture while keeping the color scheme cohesive.
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Katie Martinez Design
Blush may be the new black, but in reality, pairing this color with darker hues makes for an inviting contrast in any space. In combination with deep blue cabinetry and black window trim, the blush items in this room are a stunning visual reminder that a chic accent color can tie a whole design together.
In this case, a simple window bench seat is matched with a single throw pillow to keep the style simple, while white materials, wall paint, and lighting keep it feeling fresh.
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Erin Williamson Design
For a bolder statement, work with varying patterns in similar hues. This chic pink bedroom is filled with abstract patterns along the main wall, and smaller accents on the bedding, throw pillow, and mirror designs carry the eclectic style throughout the space. White shiplap ceilings add even more texture to the design, while a fur upholstered corner chair and woven rug ground the bright colors to the floor.
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Reena Sotropa
If you're not ready to commit to a bold palette in your room, start with a few blush accents to bring a few pops of color to the space. This living area is a mix of modern and eclectic design with its sleek, clean lines in the photo frames to contrast textured wall art and mix-matched throw pillows. An industrial wall sconce hangs delicately over the furniture while a golden coffee table adds a pop of reflective texture.
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Reena Sotropa
A blush rug introduces a soft, feminine sophistication to this neutral space styled with pink accents. Among dramatic patterns and plenty of variety in textures, the dusty rose rug brings warmth and approachability to this room. Minimal pops of black create enough contrast to keep the lighter hues from blending together, matched with white décor for a dynamic finish.
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Home by Polly
A blush-hued front door in this entryway provides an understated pop of color to enhance its sleek style. Using a subtly darker and dustier shade of pink brings out just the right amount of warm tones in the wood chevron floors. As a sleek backdrop to the collected décor, lush houseplants, and wall mirror, the front door serves as a focal point to tie the design together.
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Dazey Den
This eclectic space is styled like no other. We love the use of upholstered blush dining chairs, which are suited for living room or dining room seating alike for a comfortable (and functional) style.
Bright colors in the flowers add a focal point to draw the eye to the center of the chairs, and a variety of warm shades from the rug to the painted patio doors add a dynamic effect.
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Rikki Snyder
Rather than painting an accent wall, this designer looked to the ceiling to make a statement with color. A blush shade hovers above this white bedroom, styled with vintage furniture and brass accents for an elegant vibe. Minimal color comes out in the bed's throw pillows, which tie the pink shades together for a cohesive design.
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Dazey Den
When you're feeling colorful, don't hold back: This playful kitchen is styled with blush décor to complement its richer shades, all while modern white cabinetry stands out against its accents. Lively houseplants add a pop of green texture to the pink space with neutral wood hues to highlight its natural warmth.
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Katie Martinez Design
This soft, airy retreat could serve as an oasis for all ages.
Colorful patterned curtains are styled to bring out tones from the blush window seat without overwhelming the white design. Shiplap walls and a jute area rug bring in a boost of texture and a farmhouse vibe.
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Reena Sotropa
When you're working with a neutral color palette, texture is everything. From the patterned wallpaper to the tall curtains, a simple backdrop sets the stage for this room's lush pink décor. Feathered wall art draws the eye to the daybed, which is styled with a mix of white, gray, and blush throw pillows above a pink fur throw blanket.
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Home by Polly
For a painted-in pop of blush to complement an elegant living area, choose an accent wall and neutral pink shade. This living room balances formal with fun: A plush black-and-white rug is styled alongside the fireplace hearth's tile work, and playful colors throughout the room bring in a unique personality. Ceilings painted the same shade of white as the walls help to elongate the room and add visual height, acting as a clean background for its colorful accents.
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Jessica Nelson Design
This clean, airy bedroom could easily keep its style with all-white décor—but the designer took it a step further by placing a blush throw blanket across the bed for a focal point. Bright hues find warmth in a woven headboard and glass chandelier, along with natural wood floors and a chevron-patterned wardrobe. The space is tied together with its Southwestern black and white rug and textured throw pillows for added visual interest.
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Pure Salt Interiors
If you're a fan of patterns, this space is for you. Floral wallpaper is the star of the room, styled with pastel colors across the design to keep consistent with its softer vibe. Blush hues are found throughout the wallpaper and in minimal accents like the bench seat's throw pillows, all tied together by a vintage floral-inspired chandelier.
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Pink and black living room scheme
For an eyecatching modern living room, decorate a feature wall with a bold black and silver flock wallpaper and team with pops of colour such as hot pink.
A bold paint shade is an easy way to add drama, and perfect for areas such as an alcove or feature wall. Hang a decorative wall mirror for added impact and to reflect light, lifting the overall look. Go for statement lighting too – a sparkling black glass chandelier will look really glam.
When choosing furniture go for a classic sofa, such as a Chesterfield, but opt for a modern shade such as rich plum to keep the look contemporary. Dress the sofa with an array of cerise pink and white cushions and mix it up with a Union Jack design.
A black wood coffee table will work perfectly in a modern room like this – brighten the look with a hot pink rug underneath.
Show off accessories on simple floating shelves in black, which look great fitted in a small alcove. If you've got a hearth and have space to display accessories, opt for a decorative bowl in shimmering pink and fill with tealights.
1. Give a sophisticated scheme pops of colour
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Team a flock wallpaper in black and silver with flashes of hot pink and fashionable plum for a modern living room scheme that's full of drama.
Wallpaper just one feature wall to avoid overpowering the room with pattern.
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2. Choose a modern Chesterfield sofa
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Go for colour when it comes to choosing a sofa. Pick a plum, berry or even pink shade for impact. Style with plenty of cushions, mixing in a few hero designs like this Union Jack number with inexpensive plain ones.
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3. Style smart floating shelves
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Use simple floating shelves to create space to show off your favourite bits and pieces. Don't be tempted to clutter them up though as less is often more when it comes to adding drama to your living room.
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4. Introduce a flash of pink
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Liven up neutral armchairs with plain hot-pink cushions.
Go for symmetry with your styling, placing a wall canvas above each chair and choosing matching designs.
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Chair covers
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Similar wall canvases
Graham & Brown
5. Find an unusual lamp
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Arrange your favourite bits and pieces on your sideboard or console table for a glam corner. Mix a quirky lamp base with a plain shade in your accent colour certain to grab everyone's attention when they walk into your living room.
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6. Add shots of colour
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Style your hearth or fireplace with a large decorative bowl in your living room's accent colour. Add a few roses, using tealight holders as vases.
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7. Unroll a hot pink rug
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Give your living room floor the wow factor with a vibrant look under foot.
Sit your coffee table on a brightly patterned or bold-coloured rug, creating a feature floor, which when teamed with a dramatic wallpaper will give your scheme bags of style.
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Coffee table
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Gray Pink Living Room Design
Many people say that pink is too banal, girly and sugary, but the gray pink living room smashes these accusations to smithereens.
In combination with gray, pink looks completely different: not so infantile and more serious, noble. Yes, and gray itself next to pink is cleared of its shortcomings - dullness, formality and emotionlessness.
Grey-pink living rooms became fashionable in the 80s, then they were forgotten for a while, and now this combination is again relevant. nine0003
In the hands of professional designers, pink and gray colors create very stylish and visually expensive interiors.
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GRAY PINK LIVING ROOM: THE ABC OF DESIGN
Initially, you need to decide on the shades of gray and pink, while taking into account the actual dimensions of the living room, its lighting, the desired style of the interior and the character you want to give it.
1. SQ
For a small living room up to 20 sq.m. light gray-pink tones are recommended. From the range of pink, shades such as pale purplish pink, pastel pink, zinnwaldite pink, “pink pig” are suitable.
The photo shows small living rooms in grey-pink tones.
In a spacious living room, intense and bold colors are possible, for example: American pink, deep carmine pink, Georgian pink, Persian pink. The same strong gray - for example, graphite - will suit a deep pink tint. nine0003
The photo shows an example of the implementation of a gray-pink combination in the interior of a spacious living room. For complete perfection, perhaps, one large item in pink is missing here - suppose a third armchair. This chair would serve as a reference point for the rest of the pink details.
2. ILLUMINATION
The degree of natural light depends on which side the living room windows face - south or north.
A sunny south living room that's brightly lit all day needs cool grey-pink hues.
For example, metallic gray and grayish pink or lavender pink are suitable for such a living room. Gray undertones, like lavender, add coolness and neutrality, which is just what you need for a stuffy sunny room. nine0003
On the dark side of the northern living room, on the contrary, warming shades are needed. On the pink side, accents in a moderate, bright or deep yellow-pink tone are welcome. These are three different shades, but they all contain a pronounced yellowness and are perceived as warm. Any of these shades in the interior of the northern room can be combined with the same visually warm and soft gray-beige tone.
3. STYLE AND CHARACTER
Also, when choosing pink and gray shades for the living room, you need to consider the style of the interior that you plan to take as a basis. In classic interiors, muted pink tones are more often used - for example, pink antique or old pink. And in a modern youth interior, it is more logical to use a bright shade of fuchsia.
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If you want to fill the interior with femininity and romance, take pastel colors. Bright colors will help create a more rigorous interior that will suit the head of the family.
3 MORE RULES FOR DESIGNING A GRAY PINK LIVING ROOM:
These things should be remembered by everyone who is engaged in interior design on their own.
1. SAME SATURATION
To maintain balance, choose shades of the same saturation. By following this simple rule, you will create a good interior even without the involvement of a color designer. Although expert advice would not hurt. Perfectly mastering the art of working with flowers and their endless shades, a specialist is able to find the perfect tones for you and your living room. nine0003
2. NEUTRAL THINTERS
To dilute the overall picture, add lightness, airiness and spaciousness to it, use an additional neutral color - ideally white.
Beige is also suitable, but it will not refresh the room as much - rather, it will add "cuteness", which makes it a good companion for gray and pink in women's interiors.
For a more austere interior, a gray-beige shade is suitable - it is calm, neutral and at the same time brings some kind of pleasant breath. nine0003
3. VARIETY
Combine materials with different textures and textures, plain and patterned surfaces, different shapes of furniture - rectangular and square with oval and round.
Do not put objects of the same color side by side, but alternate: let the pink vase stand against the background of a gray sofa, and the pink ottoman against the background of a gray armchair, etc. The exception is if the room is small. In a modest room, a monochrome color plan is allowed: a gray sofa against a gray wall. And to revive the picture, the sofa is decorated with pink pillows. nine0003
See how ordinary upholstery, quilted upholstery, aged wood, zebra skin and traditional herringbone parquet coexist in one space - this is multi-texture.
HOW TO INTRODUCE A PINK AND GRAY COMBINATION IN THE LIVING ROOM
Once you have decided on the shades, consider each component of the interior separately: base surfaces (walls, floor, ceiling), furniture, lighting, textiles and decor.
1. BASE SURFACES (WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING)
If you want all the walls to be solid, choose a light shade of gray or pink. Dark gray walls are possible only in the large living room.
One or two walls can be covered with grey-pink wallpaper with a classic, floral or geometric pattern. A floral pattern will give the interior feminine features, while a geometric pattern (stripes, zigzags, triangles) will make it stricter and more serious.
Select the floor covering according to the chosen interior style. A traditional brown wood flooring is also suitable for a classic living room, and for a modern one, you should choose the lightest wood with a subtle “brownness”, white or grayish material.
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It is better to make the ceiling in an apartment with low ceilings white - matte or glossy, and in an apartment with high ceilings, a gray or even pink stretch ceiling is allowed. The colored ceiling will slightly reduce the height of the living room at the visual level, which will make the atmosphere more comfortable.
2. FURNITURE
As we have already said, one of the main rules for designing a living room is diversity and alternation. Following this rule, place an elegant light pink or pretentious hot pink sofa against a gray wall, or a calm gray sofa against pink wallpaper. nine0003
Gray-pink upholstery with a classic, geometric or floral pattern will look great.
In a small living room, a traditional closet should be replaced with an open-shelf design that looks visually lighter.
3. LIGHTING
The darker and richer the grays and pinks in your living room, the more lights you will need.
When using just such intense, deep and bright tones, carefully consider the layout of the lamps: spotlights, floor lamps, sconces, table lamps. nine0003
As a minimum, purchase floor and table lamps in addition to the ceiling chandelier.
4. TEXTILE
Curtains are also selected according to the alternation rule: plain gray or gray with a pink pattern for pink walls, pink or pink with a gray pattern for gray walls.
In a small room, you can follow the monochrome principle - hang gray curtains against the background of gray walls, so that by merging the background of the fabric and the wall surface, the space becomes a little more spacious. nine0003
5. DECOR
Living rooms in a pink and gray color combination take on a special chic with the addition of a silver decor.
Be careful about accessories in other colors. The intervention of a third color can spoil or even destroy the idyll of a gray-pink interior.
The safest are blue, light green and olive details.
There is also a combination of gray, pink and yellow, but working with this trio of colors requires artistic flair. Look for similar photos from famous designers and implement their features. nine0003
5 GREY PINK LIVING ROOM IDEAS:
And finally, a small selection of inspirational living room decor ideas:
- they enhance the feeling of home warmth and comfort and add glamor to the atmosphere.
2. MODULAR PICTURES
Now it is fashionable to decorate living rooms not with classic canvases, but with such modular paintings, divided into two, three, four, five blocks. At the same time, handmakers also came up with modular paintings with three-dimensional elements - as in the second photo. nine0003
3. "VOLUME" PILLOWS
Continuing the theme of volume elements - pillows with covers imitating flower buds. They look charming, romantic and original.
4. PINK GOLD
As already mentioned above, silver decor is the ideal companion for gray. But do not give up gilding if you like it. Gilding, unlike silver, is already perceived as a companion to pink, and together they form a very beautiful, royal combination. nine0003
5. FLAMINGO THEME
The mention of pink immediately brings to mind flamingos. So why not include the image of this creature in the design of your living room? In the form of a picture, individual decorative figures, images on pillows, wall decor or wallpaper with a matching print.
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See also:
- Art Deco living room design
- Loft living room design
- Minimalist living room design
- Contemporary classic living room design
- Kitchen colors
- Bedroom colors
- Children's colors
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Living room interior in pink: the best photos and ideas
Relying on the advice of experienced design experts, you can create a truly subtle and sophisticated living room interior in pink tones, in which the spirit of aristocracy, calmness and hospitality of the owners will reign.
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Peculiarities of perception of pink color in the interior of the living room
Pink is a combination of red and white colors, an alliance of purity and passion. Weasel, warmth, attraction, gentle ardor come to mind when talking about pink. But the pink tone also has completely different, reverse sides with opposite characteristics, depending on the addition of one or another gamut, changing the proportions of the combined colors. The assessment, acceptance and opinion about the pink interior of the living room depend on them. nine0003
Pink shifts most of the attention to itself, and you should not make the entire design of the room exclusively in one color, except, perhaps, for special artistic decisions.
As one of the favorites of the fair sex, pink has earned a reputation as one of the classic colors for interior design. The pink color in the living room emphasizes the tenderness, emotionality and femininity of the hostess. The design is also suitable for men, if black, gray or beige colors are added to the color scheme. nine0003
Pink can look warm or cool in design, creating different impressions. This or that appearance of the room is determined depending on the additional color: blue or red, for example, will create completely different sensations.
When designing a living room in pink tones, you should also be careful about choosing overly "flashy" palettes and excesses of bright colors. Strong contrasts and bright colors get boring over time, no matter how loved and desired they may seem in interior design. nine0003
Pink living room design: color combinations
When designing a living room in pink tones, you should look at successful combinations and color pairs.
