I suspect it would be a fairly safe bet to say a great many homeowners would not willingly select a piece of pink furniture for their home. In fact, a couple of my clients come to mind! But let's have a little fun, toss aside our reservations, and take a look at some spaces that have been furnished with a pink item or two.
To begin, here is some background information on this color. From the 1920's to 1940's, pink was considered an appropriate color for boys because, being related to red, it was the more masculine color. How about that? Blue, on the other hand, was considered appropriate for girls because it was the more delicate and dainty color. Since the 1940's, however, pink has become a hue that has become strongly associated with femininity.
To begin, here is some background information on this color. From the 1920's to 1940's, pink was considered an appropriate color for boys because, being related to red, it was the more masculine color. How about that? Blue, on the other hand, was considered appropriate for girls because it was the more delicate and dainty color. Since the 1940's, however, pink has become a hue that has become strongly associated with femininity.
Does the fact that these pink chairs are Eames Rocking Chairs tempt a serious rethinking of the color pink as an option for furniture? They make a very striking image, sitting on this rustic porch against dark walls.
I have to say, I just love this Louis XV settee upholstered in a perfect shade of pink. All the colors of this room add up to resemble a beautiful spring bouquet.
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A somber brown tweed would be the expected fabric on this chair, with its simple masculine lines. Instead, the choice of pink looks just divine placed in this room of neutrals and alongside the beautiful seafoam walls.
The pink floral console has an edge with its nail head trim, and sets the tone for the other choices in the vignette. Pink is repeated with dramatic style on the shades, flowers and striped rug.
In a room made up almost entirely of pink, the pink piece of furniture is a chair upholstered in a pink print. Interestingly, among all the pinks, whites and raspberries in the space, the dramatically upholstered chair nearly fades into the background!
Upon studying this room what you may see is that the warm pink fabric used to upholster is a very traditional choice. This is probably due to the fabric's dusty shade, the traditional style of the sofa and a rug featuring accents of the same pink hue. Pink furniture can indeed be very traditional...it's all in the shading.
I recently included this room in another Ideabook, and just had to add it here as well. The pink plywood chair is a key component in the success of this highly creative room.
Creating a room of nearly all pink was a brave move and it works! The utilitarian side table in a deep shade of pink brings in a contrasting element that helps make this design work.
If an actual piece of pink furniture is too big of a commitment, try bringing in a fabulous pink chair or two in the form of a fun wall decal. What a delightful idea for a girl's bedroom.
The patterned pink and raspberry chairs remind me of Kartell's Mademoiselle Chair. Does anyone know who makes this chair? I know I've seen it somewhere. The color and pattern are beautiful and energetic against the rich gray walls.
I wouldn't normally consider a tub a piece of furniture. However, when it is a wonderful claw foot tub sporting such an amazingly pretty shade of pink, it deserves to be elevated to this category!
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