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6. Blush Pink

& Navy

Tone down playful pink by teaming

it with ultra-smart navy blue

STRIKE THE RIGHT BALANCE While TRY IT IN A
blush pink can look girly on its own and navy BEDROOM
can feel quite sombre, put the two together
Delicate blush pink
and they bring out the best in each other. paired with smart navy
gives off a playful yet
SWITCH THE PROPORTIONS Rather
trustworthy vibe and is
than a 50-50 mix of pink and blue, decide a great compromise in a
which of the two shades you want to be more his-and-hers scheme. Put
dominant and use the second shade purely the focus on the bed with
a pink backdrop offset THE PERFECT
as an accent colour. Add areas of off-white
by a navy headboard and MATCH
or grey-toned neutrals to offset the two.
layered linens in navy, Ideal Home
blush and off-white. recommends
BRING IN WARM TONES ON
Hansel and Gretel
FURNITURE For a modern take, swap matt emulsion, £42
dark-toned woods for blonde beech, pale TRY IT IN for 2.5ltr, Fired Earth
oak or light ash in smooth, rounded shapes A LIVING
and sculptural forms. Go for low-sheen oiled ROOM
or washed finishes rather than highly Navy creates a cosy,
polished for a calming, Nordic edge. cocooning feel in winter
and a cool, shady mood
DOWNPLAY THE PATTERN Colour in summer. Soften dark
is key, so don’t complicate this colour tones by using pale pink
combination with busy patterns. A subtle as a secondary colour
on an accent chair or
stripe, simple geometric, colour-block print
statement sofa, with
or plain weave will add more impact than touches of bamboo, rope
a clash of fussy patterns. or wicker to add warmth.

Sandberg Hannes
wallpaper, £62 a roll,
Wallpaper Direct.
Vedbo armchair in
Pink, £150, Ikea.
Cushion, £25, Made

Kristoff bed, from
£749; Illias rug,
£399; Krishna
cushion, £25;
Victoria cushions,
£32 each, all Swoon