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How to decorate

with pink

Use this go-to hue to

create a strong theme

l Picking the right colour

of pink paint can be a

minefield, they all have

their own personalities. In

Hanna’s house she has used

pink as a neutral upstairs in

the master bedroom. If

you’re looking for a similar

neutral it is important to

try out as many as you can.

l If you prefer a calmer

ambience, choose lighter

shades of either cool or

Expert advice

warm pink, and choose a base

colour with some white

or brown in it to keep it

from being too strong.

l To introduce more vibrant

pinks into your scheme, try

balancing it all out with plenty

of white or dark walls. Hanna

has kept most walls colour-

free so it is the vibrant

accessories which bring

in the pink colour hit.

l If you are still unsure you

could try adding pink in a small

space, like on your front door or

a cabinet, to make a statement

without too much investment

if you change your mind.

Snug

‘This used to be where the old galley

kitchen was and, with its old fireplace

and original brick wall, it is one of

the cosiest rooms in the house. My

mum made all the cushions using

pink velvet fabric. We had the built-in

shelves put in by the same carpenter

who made our kitchen table and

cocktail cabinet. The sofa is the

Ektorp three-seater in Dark Grey from

Ikea, the pouffe was an Aldi special

buy and the star over the sofa is from

a local reclamation yard in Suffolk.’

Style idea

Pair exposed brick

with fresh white for

a pleasing contrast

‘I really wanted a
fresh and feminine
feel in the hallway,
to set the tone
for the rest of the
house, and so
went with these
graphic Henley
Ice Victorian-style
tiles from Topps
Tiles and painted
the door pink.
Our gallery wall
features lots of my
favourite pieces,
including thank
you and special
birthday cards.’

Making

Make a

pouffe

on page 25