Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications such as Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately... More »
For years I was on the pink-and-brown bandwagon. Then, abruptly, I fell off. These days, I'm digging good old pink and gray. Although the combo can scream '80s if you go too mauve or metallic, fresh shades and strategic style render it less Xanadu and more zeitgeist.
Bands of fuchsia, pewter and bubblegum pink appear extra-crisp and clean against white moldings. Geometric accents, from the side table to the pendant lamp and wall art, energize the space.
A double dose of electric color prevents this dark gray room from feeling too cavernous. I love the way the hot pink coffee table feeds off the yellow artwork, and vice versa. Each of these strong elements helps to balance the other.
I can't decide what I love most about this home office. Is it the cleverly repurposed closet space, or the way the warm pink walls glow like the inside of a seashell? The iconic tulip table? The disco ball? No matter which tops the list, this one's a stunner all the way around.
Color doesn't always have to be permanent. Pink flowers soften this streamlined space and pick up the hues in the pillow — just enough color to wake up the white.
What could have been a very traditional living area (the symmetry, the armchairs, et al) gets an update from a sizzling fuchsia print. Turquoise accents create a new take on another classic color combo: pink and blue.
Can't you just see Marilyn lounging on one of the chairs in this swanky sitting area? Barely-there gray on the walls lets the magenta upholstery steal the spotlight.
Pink accents repeat throughout this bedroom, from the pillows to the picture frame. Although each is small on its own, they add up to striking effect when combined.
I'd have killed for this candy-striped bathroom as a little girl (and I wouldn't say no to it as a grown woman, either). The sophisticated lines keep it from being too sweet, yet those giraffes add just the right top note of whimsy.
This living space is as luscious as a scoop of raspberry sorbet in a silver dish. A whisper of restrained gray tames the deep, rich pinks to create a soothing sanctuary.
Gray looks pretty in pink! i love the closet office...and yes, it does give the feel of a sea shell. How clever! Also, the second photo is striking; The mainly monochromatic dark gray decor with the introduction of the bright yellow & bright pink was beautifully exectuted!
Pink and grey from the 80's has to be one of my most hated colour combos and there's still some lurking around in outdated homes and offices in my area - UGH. But as you say it's all about "fresh shades and strategic style" and after seeing these examples you've really won me over.
