I was thinking about pink recently. Why? Well, I spotted this colorscope over at Simplified Bee and decided to give it a whirl. I was drawn to the fuschia color most (which apparently makes me courageous, passionate, playful and serious (?)) Anyway, then I wondered, why don’t we have more of that color in the house? Of course, it’s because I don’t think my other half would relish the thought of being surrounded by hot pink. That got me thinking, is it possible for us fuschia fans to inject a little of our favorite color into our homes without dooming ourselves to a life of marital discord?!
I found some interiors that use pink in small amounts and in a way that is anything but little girly. With a little encouragement, I think he might be able to live with these.
Via the Style Files via DesignSponge.
Via British Homes and Gardens.
The last three are from this Flickr feed.
Via Casapinka.
Via Apartment Therapy.
Designed by Mirka McNeill Farmer.
Via Decorology
Via Dwellings and Decor, via the Inspired Room.
Three above via LivingEtc.
Don’t get me wrong, he tolerates (perhaps even enjoys) most of my interior obsessions. But pink is usually just a step too far. What do you think? Would I get away with any of these?
7 comments
June 29, 2009 at 5:05 pm
ALEK
Pink is a tough one for the guys. I think when it’s in a contemporary setting, it’s a little more tolerable for some reason. Maybe because it’s not as girly? I adore fuschia and talked my hubs into fuschia for our powder room. Still don’t know how I got him to agree to that one!
June 29, 2009 at 7:12 pm
tricia
i really like the darker magenta shades shown in some of the photos. i don’t think it’s too girly at all, especially when combined with charcoal or very neutral colors.
great photos! thanks for sharing!
June 30, 2009 at 8:24 am
Sofia
I like you post tittle;)
June 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Cristin
How funny! My hubby isn’t a huge fan of pink either, so I get my fix decorating my girls’ rooms.
You are so sweet to add Simplified Bee to your blogroll. I am flattered!
Hope the Hamptons were fun!
xo,
cristin
July 7, 2009 at 1:23 am
The Deco Detective
I think this is really discreet, but you never know with guys! Why don’t you ask him? But you could alway decorate with pink napkins and flowers; for some reason I think guys have put these items so firmly into “the women’s department” that they accept that they’re pink?
July 8, 2009 at 12:03 am
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July 8, 2009 at 10:42 pm
gaia
Ok…I love pink! As you can see from my blog (hope you’ll come to visit me!!!) pink is always there!
My fav between your pics is the one via dwellings and décor and via the inspired room. white big sofa, the two big old shabby chair and those child size chairs and the contrast of colors!
Adorable! J’adore!!!!
I look forward to see you around !