Pink is a very popular color, however many adults feel that they cannot decorate in pink unless they are decorating a young girl's bedroom.
If you love pink, don't be afraid of decorating any room in your home in pink!
You can have a pink bedroom, pink living room, pink dining room, pink bathroom, and/or a pink kitchen.
There are many designer tips and tricks for how to decorate your rooms in pink without having them look like a baby girl's nursery.
How to Decorate an Adult Room in Pink - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyChoose the Right Color of Pink
Little girls are most commonly associated with a light "baby" pink color, so consider NOT using that color for a more adult looking space.
Instead, use more unique variations of pink.
If you add gray, you can have a mauve pink or a darker moody pink.
By adding orange, you get a peachy pink.
By adding red, you get a more brilliant and bold pink.
Reducing the white in the light pink gives you a more vibrant pink.
Adding yellow gives you rose gold.
Adding brown gives you a more muted pink.
Decorate your home with the best pink for your room that appeals to you and complements your style, even if it is light pink.
Consider Pink as an Accent Color
If making pink the dominant color of your room scares you, then consider using pink as an accent color.
You can have artwork with some pink, a pink throw pillow, or a pink rug.
Adding other colors with the pink helps a room look more mature and less juvenile.
Popular color combinations that work well with pink are navy, apple green, aqua, and bold yellow.
Red and pink, as well as orange and pink, are very unique color combinations that can be tricky to work together, however look very interesting if incorporated successfully.
Pink with Neutral Colors
By pairing pink with neutral colors, you can reduce the intensity of the pink.
Pink looks very good with gray, beige, black, and white.
How to Decorate an Adult Room in Pink - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyMultiple Shades of Pink
For a unique twist of a pink room, consider using several different shades of pink together to create an interesting, fun, and unique color combination.
You can use a pinky white with a bold light pink and a hot pink together to create a distinctive and special adult pink color scheme that others have never seen before.
Consider using other accent colors as well as some bold neutrals and some grounding stained wood furniture and/or floors with your multiple shades of pink for a one-of-a-kind adult pink decorating style.
What is Your Design Style?
Most little girl rooms tend to be very traditional in style.
You can go with a traditional style and use colors and patterns that do not look juvenile to achieve your adult room, or you can use a more modern style pink room that looks nothing like a little girl's room.
How to Decorate an Adult Room in Pink - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyPink Furniture and Upholstery
Painting a wall pink is not a huge commitment because it is relatively inexpensive to repaint, however purchasing expensive furniture in pink is a full commitment to the pink color scheme.
If you are concerned about going "all in" on pink, consider these options.....
You can select a solid pink sofa, or you can select a more versatile white sofa with pink throw pillows.
You can select an entire bedroom set painted pink, or you can select a more versatile white or stained wood bedroom set with a pink upholstered headboard.
You can select pink upholstered dining chairs, or you can select white upholstered dining chairs with pink curtains.
What About Patterns?
Your adult pink room can use all solids without a print, but consider also using patterns.
To avoid looking like a little girl's room, avoid using small scale floral patterns. Oversized floral patterns, especially those with high contrast and bold colors, will not look juvenile.
Also avoid small geometric patterns, like checks, in pale pink & white. Instead, use high contrast plaids and more unique geometric patterns.
Abstract patterns and patterns with bold colors like black are definitely not juvenile.
Consider mixing patterns for a unique style, such as a large scale floral with a plaid.
How to Decorate an Adult Room in Pink - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyPink Decor & Accessories
When using pink in a room, consider using the color in at least 3 or more parts of your room so your color scheme feels well designed, intentional, and planned.
Don't just paint your walls pink without any other pink in the room. The same goes for a pink comforter or a pink sofa. Repetition is one of the main concepts in professionally designed spaces.
You can replicate the color of pink in the room using decor and accessories.
Consider decorating with pink books, a pink vase, pink candles, pink pillows, pink artwork, or a pink throw blanket.
Add a Few Metallic Items
One way to make a pink room feel more adult and less juvenile is to add metallic elements to your room.
Using one metal color in 3 places is good, however try not to use more than 2 different metal colors per room so your room looks cohesive.
You can have a gold lamp, a gold picture frame, and a gold ceiling light fixture.
You can have a brass lamp, brass candlesticks, and a brass bookend.
If you prefer silver, you can have a silver lamp, silver bowl, and a small silver statue.
How to Decorate an Adult Room in Pink - AI generated image for inspirational purposes onlyPersonalization
One of the ways adult rooms differ from little girl rooms is the personalization.
Don't make your pink room look like a boring furniture catalog - make it uniquely yours!
Add in objects from your travels, vintage finds, sentimental items, antique oddities, and whatever makes you happy.
Consider shopping in your parent's attic for something sentimental, Facebook Marketplace for something vintage, and/or Estate Sales for something antique.
Finishing Touches
Adult rooms feel complete with a few finishing touches to make them design magazine ready.
Consider adding textural items to help your room feel cozy and comforting. You can add a wicker basket, a stack of books, soft velvet curtains, a fluffy pillow, and/or a chunky throw blanket.
Live plants and fresh flowers are also a nice touch to make a room feel more alive and beautiful.
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