Make it Neutral

In some situations, the color pink can read as neutral.

This is especially true for pink hues that lean more muted and earth-toned.

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pink living room

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When styling your pink living room, look to a sunset for inspiration and choose a cloud-likeboucle materials.

Mediumpinks pair well withblue or turquoise accents.

you could always go with a lighter flooring stain, area rug, and ceiling to offset the darkness.

pink living room

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Pair Pink With Florals

Pink and florals are a match made in heaven.

This is especially true for beige with strong pink undertones.

This versatile neutral pairs well with countless colors and design styles, so it’s a pretty foolproof choice.

Pink room white couch

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Color drench your entire living roomceiling, trim, crown molding, and all.

This will create a cohesive, yet dramatic look.

Choosing a slightly darker or lighter version than your wall color will ensure that they aren’t too similar.

Pink living room with wallpaper on ceiling

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This hue almost looks a bit time-worn and has a patinaed look to it.

Complementary colors play well together because they stimulate different parts of your eye at once, which creates contrast.

Pickplants with pink and green leavesif you want to lean into your color scheme.

pink walls with yellow chair

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Embrace Many Colors for a Maximalist Look

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Pink is not a restricting color.

The key is to read the room and match the the saturation of the pink.

Going slightly darker on the ceiling than your walls will create a cozy look.

hot pink living room

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Pictured here is Farrow & Ball’s Calamine on the walls and Sulking Room Pink on the ceiling.

This warm hue looks amazing with gold details and Rococo furniture.

Consider trying out a wallpaper with a pink background and a contrasting accent color like blue.

pink walls with swan painting

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Pink is a tint of red, so they are almost always a safe choice to use together.

Just add a record player and Eames-style chair to channel all the vintage vibes.

Mix in some modern elements, such as a Sputnik light fixture for an eclectic style.

Pink walls and pink curtains

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This is a clever way to add some interest to an otherwise all-white living room.

A few pops of hot pink or even neon pink can work in moderation.

Pink is a versatile color that can work with so many types of design styles.

earth-toned pink living room

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Neutral colors tend to be the most popular when it comes to living rooms.

This includes shades of white, beige, grey, and earth tones.

pink living room with gray sofa

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Pink living room with large rug

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pink walls and curtains

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Pink sectional

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pink walls with built-in shelves

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Monochrome pink living room

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pink living room with pink couch

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Pink living room with green, blue, and red

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pink wallpaper

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pink picture rail

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Pink wall with art gallery

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Pink walls and ceiling

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Pink walls and pink accent chairs

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pink wallpaper with blue couch

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Pink living room with red couch

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Pink walls with orange couch

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Pink walls with retro furniture

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pink fireplace

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Pastel pink room

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pink accent wall

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