So on Wednesday, I shared with you my holiday snaps of our glorious holiday in sun-soaked Menorca and in that post, I said how I am often inspired by the colours, patterns, textiles, architecture et al. of other cultures.
Well, if there was one thing that I adored whilst there, it was the blue blue sky (of course – seeing I live in Manchester, we don’t get to see a whole lot of blue sky) with the stark white buildings and the burst of bright pink bougainvillea against so many of the gorgeous homes. That colour combination made my heart SING people. SING.
I use a lot of pink as an accent colour in my interiors and my dining room is no exception with rich blue walls and touches of pink and orange. So it’s clearly a combination that I think looks fresh and bright and one I’ve used myself.
I figured today, I’d share some inspiration with you in that most glorious of colour combinations by way of some images that are like sweet, sweet luscious summertime candy for your eyes.
Now, this space I pinned ages ago because well, EVERYTHING. I adore the raspberry velvet sofa and those gorgeous blue chairs. The art, the accessories – it’s just so on point, I can’t stand it.
I love the effect of a contemporary watercolour design mural here with French-inspired accessories and furnishings. The eclectic combination results in a fresh look, perfect for summer.
I love chinoiserie-inspired blue and white ceramics and I wish I had more in my home but it’s expensive!! However, this combination with bright pink blooms in a blue and white pot? Gimme. Also that coffee table is just lush.
From the same home, I loved how fresh this shelf looks – I wish the ones in my own dressing room looked this bright and fun! I clearly wear too many black shoes.
If there was ever an argument to buying a pink sofa, I think this is it. Also, how good is that huge abstract? (Ok, so I want to swap out those cushions for something a little less graphic but STILL.)
Another where the deep blue is the backdrop but that bright shot of pink just does it for me.
And finally, this gorgeous vintage Persian runner is all you need to lift a neutral space into EPIC.
So tell me on this wonderful of Pink Fridays, is this a colour combination you get heart-eyed emojis over as well? Is it something you’ve used in your own home? Where’s the last place you’ve been that has inspired a colour combination in your own home? Let me know in the comments!
Image sources: Nuevo Estilo / Designed for Life / Adore Magazine via The Pink Pagoda /Β Adore Magazine via The Pink PagodaΒ / Domaine / How to Decorate / Kate Marker Interiors
Hi kimberly! Your use of pink (your living room specifically) is what got me to start following your blog. My bedroom is mostly teal #walls #drapes, with some accents of pink, #drape lining #upholstered vintage chair #some in rug. Also guest room has pink ceiling with white walls. Oh and just recently lined wall unit in pale pink fabric. So yeah you can say I too get all heart eyes over pink in decor. God that couch! I need it.
Yay for pink! I love it combined with teal – such a fab combination! And I love a pink ceiling!! As for the couch – you might have to fight me for it ;) xxx
Oh yes! gimme all the colors!! LOL seriously, these combos are all dreamy :) xo
Yum! So much inspiration. I’m particularly obsessing over that pink sofa, bold artwork, white walls and tall doors. Ooh and that chandy. Loving the pop of color against the crisp white walls. So fun!
Recently, I *almost* successfully convinced my husband that we need this new emerald green velvet sofa I found for our living room (replacing the gray one currently in there) — he changed his mind, but I’m not giving up! There’s still hope and with my persistence, I think he’ll eventually cave. ;)
Oh my god emerald velvet?! YES!! You really must persist… or get him good and drunk and make him sign some kind of release form ;) xxx
I love that you wrote this post! Those inspiration images are so good – love seeing them all pulled together like this! I actually just stumbled across the first one with the raspberry sofa on Pinterest the other day!
Isn’t that sofa just DIVINE?! GAH. I kind of want everything in the room. xxx
Hi Kimberly, they all look eye catching, lovely and fresh. I love the art work when are you going to start and sell some of yours xxx
Aww thanks – ya know, I keep telling myself I’m going to do it this year and I keep procrastinating (I mean, it’s August already lol) *headdesk* xxx
You find the BEST inspiration! Love these colours. That deep blue with the bar cart actually has me swooning… it has been my favourite colour for over 10 years now, so suffice to say I’m not going to get tired of it any time soon, if ever. So perfect with that pop of pink flowers. If I ever get a girly den of my own (living with 3 boys, I think I’m entitled to one), I am going to have to get a pink sofa!
That deep blue is just stunning, isn’t it! Yes to a girly den (you totally deserve it) and YES to a pink sofa!! ;) xxx
I’ve been in love with your deep blue dining walls and well, every other rich deep blue wall like that bar cart one, and now I’m going to be getting a bit of deep blue in my life. Well, my little one is in his room, but let’s not pretend I’m not going to enjoy it every bit as much as him ;-)
Oooh good idea!! And why shouldn’t you enjoy it too, right? ;) xxx
Where did the paintings with the color dots in your dining room come from? I love them!
Oh thank you Maria! I painted them myself :) xxx
Kimberly,
Where is the navy and pink oriental rug runner from? Love it!
THank you,
Hi Becca, I’m not sure where the rug is from. If I had to take a guess, I’d say it was probably vintage, sadly! x