{"id":4383,"date":"2015-06-16T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T13:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/?p=4383"},"modified":"2016-01-29T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T20:39:34","slug":"june-color-of-the-month-how-to-decorate-with-pink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/design-ideas\/june-color-of-the-month-how-to-decorate-with-pink\/","title":{"rendered":"June Color of the Month: How to Decorate with Pink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I must admit, when I was younger I thought decorating with pink was the best thing ever. In my early teens, I wanted my walls to be painted pink, and, for some reason, my parents let me. I painted it all by myself and had three walls hot pink and one wall blush pink. Thankfully, I\u2019m past that and no longer have hot pink walls. However, I do still enjoy the color. Unfortunately, most men don\u2019t share the same liking of pink, as it is typically considered a more feminine color. So, how do you decorate using pink with a man around the house?<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Start small. Find natural ways to incorporate pink into your home. Try using flower arrangements or large pieces of artwork, or you could even go as far as adding pink accessories.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4550\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4550\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4550 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ING_42097_023461-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Pastel Pink Peonies\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ING_42097_023461-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ING_42097_023461-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ING_42097_023461.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Pastel Pink Peonies<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another way of adding hints of pink is to use it as an accent color. Try using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/catalog\/custom-pillows\" target=\"_blank\">throw pillows<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/catalog\/curtains-and-drapes\" target=\"_blank\">curtains<\/a>. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/product\/tri-panel-bolster-pillow#step=1\" target=\"_blank\">Tri-Panel Bolster<\/a>, you can coordinate multiple colors in one pillow.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4551\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4551 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC59981-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Tri-Panel Bolster\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC59981-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC59981-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC59981.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Coordinate pink in our Tri-Panel Bolster<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pinks can easily, and gorgeously, be paired with shades of blue and gray. These pairings can transform pink, which is generally thought to be a girly color, to something that is fitting for a household. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/fabrics.php#\" target=\"_blank\">fabric gallery<\/a> has a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/fabrics.php#color=13-8\" target=\"_blank\">pinks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/fabrics.php#color=6\" target=\"_blank\">blues<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/fabrics.php#color=10\" target=\"_blank\">grays<\/a> for you to pick your favorites from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4552 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC60061-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Pink Fabric Samples \" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC60061-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC60061-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.cushionsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/DSC60061.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Statement pieces can create an entirely different look. Try using a chair or coffee table in pink to add some brightness to your living spaces. When adding a pink statement piece, use it with other natural-colored pieces of furniture and wall colors. Not only will that help it stand out, it will also give it a masculine look.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/16707689\/Abigail-Ahern-interiors-eclectic-living-room-london\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/st.houzz.com\/simgs\/f6b1cb670408374a_8-4588\/eclectic-living-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Eclectic Living Room by London Interior Designers &amp; Decorators Abigail Ahern<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><\/div>\n<p>The key to decorating with pink with a man around is finding balance and incorporating pieces you both love. As always, I&#8217;ve gathered some inspiration on our Pinterest board to help you out!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I must admit, when I was younger I thought decorating with pink was the best thing ever. In my early teens, I wanted my walls to be painted pink, and, for some reason, my parents let me. I painted it all by myself and had three walls hot pink and one wall blush pink. 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