Colour Trend - Flamingo

February is the month of love and with everyone celebrating with cosy Valentines meals and surprise couples getaways we thought we join in with the romance by taking a look at soft and sumptuous FLAMINGO pink home decor. This elegant pink tone will look fabulous in both modern and classic homes and can give a splash of feminine luxury or retro fun that will create a pop of colour in any room of the home.

Colour Palette

This gorgeous pink will look great alongside simple crisp white for a soft and illuminating interior finish or can be given a more masculine twist by adding deep black or grey for a contrasting yet complimentary look. For a gorgeous and elegant interior design then select dusky tones such as flamingo, blush and peach and add hints of lilac and violet for a soft and dreamy finish. If you prefer a more summery and uplifting ambiance then select flamingo, raspberry and baby blue that creates a bright yet refined interior feel. For an all out tropical atmosphere with a hint of retro charm then select flamingo, palm green, azure and yellow for a bright and eye-catching design and finish.

Cushions

Coloured cushions are a great way of updating your current home interior by introducing a fresh accent tone that can be co-ordinated or contrasted against your interior backdrop. For a light and romantic feel then select flamingo pink and white cushions in illuminating and reflective satin or velvet and partner with an array of blush tones for a relaxing and cosy finish. If you prefer a simpler, contemporary design then select sleek black and flamingo pink cushions in plain and geometric prints that will stand out against a plain upholstered seating area. For a tropical, 1950s style home then add an array of flamingo and palm print cushions that are bold and eye-catching.

Upholstery

Many people shy away from pink upholstery for the fear of their home looking too ‘Barbie’ influenced, however this soft flamingo pink colour tone will create a dusky finish that will compliment a vast array of home styles. For a retro style interior select angular 1950s and 1960s style sofas and chairs and upholster with soft flamingo pink linen fabric that will stand out against a more neutral backdrop. For a shabby chic style dining set then upholster white painted dining chairs with a white and flamingo pink, polka dot fabric that gives a feminine and kitsch finish. For a classic feminine finish in a bedroom or dressing room space then upholster a padded headboard and dining table stool with a flamingo coloured velvet fabric for a splash of romantic flair.

Accessories

Coloured glassware is hot on trend this season and this soft and subtle pink colour tone will give a luxurious finish to any home accessory. A flamingo pink, tinted vase will look great on a sideboard or windowsill and can be used to display a large pink floral arrangement for added colour and detail. Flamingo pink wine glasses and tumblers will look great on a dining table alongside white and pink placemats, coasters and crockery and can be teamed with another of this seasons trends – Copper, to give a metallic finish that is illuminating and stylish. For a more retro look then select flamingo designed cocktail glasses and ornaments for a vintage look that is bold and kitsch.

Furniture

Flamingo pink is a popular choice when up-cycling old furniture as it gives a fresh lease of life to more old fashioned styles and can sit easily in both vintage and modern home interiors. Select single statement items such as a side tables, bedside or a console and paint in a flamingo pink chalk paint with added distressing for a shabby chic look. For a more luxurious finish add some metallic gold to the edges of the table tops and drawers and add gold handles for an eye-catching finish. Simple white painted furniture will compliment the blush tones of a flamingo pink backdrop with bold black items will creating a contrasting finish that is sleek and stylish.

For more ideas on using a flamingo pink colour scheme in your home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Flamingo Colour Trend