ONE of the most notable trends of recent years is an affinity for the colour pink. No longer just a colour for young girls’ bedrooms, pink has been making enormous strides across all ages in interior design, fashion and popular culture.
Some say pink’s recent resurgence is owed to the success of the 2015 Wes Anderson film, A Grand Budapest Hotel, which featured the colour prominently. Other trend experts say it started with the introduction of the Rose Gold iPhone in 2015.
By 2016, pink was everywhere, with colour forecasters Pantone naming the peachy pastel rose quartz as its joint colour of that year alongside serenity (aka baby blue, ironically).
The latest incarnation of pink is typically smokier and more faded in tone. These barely-pink tones cover a wide range, from salmon to blush, and typically feature an earthly softness, like dusty rose, faded peach, and muted apricot.
But pink is not just pretty, it’s also political. In an age where genderless fashion is growing popularity exponentially and the consumer has increased comfort with using colour as a form of expression, it’s no surprise pink and blue feature prominently.
Why not introduce a bit of pink to your place? A good spot to start is with soft, subtle pinks in the living room or bedroom. For a 70s feel, combine pink with colours like terracotta and earthy brown, and use plenty of texture. To create a more playful Palm Springs pink vibe, add some zesty orange, magenta pink or crisp white to your colour palette.
