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08 Oct 19

Colour crush: How to decorate with yellow and pink

LINWOOD Belleville

Sometimes I just crush on a colour and sometimes I crush on a combination and right now I’m loving all things yellow and pink. I always try and encourage people to have fun with colour and be experimental and creative with it. This cute combination is playful, creating a feeling of happiness and delight. Yellow is the colour of optimism after all and pink can never really be taken too seriously, although together I think they can look seriously cool. Opting chalky dirty plaster pink, like Setting plaster by Farrow and Ball for example, and then slicing that with a zinging almost neon yellow is what really ticks my box! Yellow cake by Farrow and Ball or Trumpet by Little Greene are both great zesty yellows which would make a great accent in a dirty soft pink scheme.

Colour lover Sophie Robinson shares her latest colour crush, pink and yellow. The industrial feel of the scheme is softened with one yellow wall and one pink and the contemporary furniture creates a modern look. #colourcrush #warehouse #sophierobinson

Who said the feature wall is dead! A block of yellow in thus industrial apartment makes the space feel modern and edgy against quiet a grey pink.  Walls in Sicilian lime and Pale Peony by Dulux

Pale pinks have been so fashionable interiors for what feels like forever, and it’s such a gorgeous colour to live with because it’s soft, warm and nurturing. It felt quite edgy to begin with as an interiors trend but I’d argue now that we have come to accept it as almost neutral. I’m told even the men are on board, especially with the warmer more nude pinks.  Pink looks elegant with warm terracotta, sophisticated with navy and has found its perfect partnership with green. But it’s yellow that really makes it feel fresh and new again.

The bright yellow painted staircase and the contrasting pink living room create a striking style statement. Sophie Robinson selects this scheme as part of her colour crush feature on yellow & pink #pinkandyellow #colourcrush #sophierobinson

Colour blocking perfection by @zilverblauw who has zoned the open plan stair way in this sharp yellow. It looks sensational against the sombre concrete floor. The open plan living area has been zoned with pink walls and ceiling.

 

A fellow colour lover, @therachelhendersonstudio, home is a riot of pink and yellow. Rachel has found her happy colours and uses this palette throughout her home which is just brimming with feel good vibes.

 

Hannah at the @theottohouse uses soft pinks and warm yellows throughout her home which feels light and airy yet cosy too. I love the way she has painted the ceiling above the picture rail soft pink.

Lissi from @oxfordone uses striking black and white graphic prints to add a more masculine and modern edge to her pink and yellow scheme.

 

Check out our pick of the best pink and yellow accessories for your home to give your pad an instant lift.

1. Louis armchair in Canary velvet, from £670, Sofa.com | 2. Lane rug, £170, Habitat | 3. Aoki glazed stoneware in yellow, from £12, La Redoute | 4. Gold flamingo table lamp, £135, Graham & Green | 5. Valerie upholstered ottoman storage bench in blossom pink, £199, Cult Furniture | 6.  Windsor bed in yellow, £999, Joules at DFS | 7. Floral sham cushion, £28, Oliver Bonas.

Featured image at top: Curtains, Louis in Lucky Yellow, Belleville collection by Linwood.

Shopping page by Luisa Ferdenzi-Rouse.

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This is where you’ll find extraordinary fabrics,  wallcoverings, breathtaking joinery, sculptural lighting and decorative details that make your heart skip a beat. Budget takes a back seat and unbridled creative ambition takes the wheel.

What I loved most this year was the sheer diversity of design. From full-fat maximalism to serene minimalism, every room had its own unique story to tell. Yet a common thread emerged: retreat, cocooning and comfort. Rich deep colours, layered super soft textures and immersive spaces designed to help us slow down and escape the noise of modern life.

Here are a few of my favourites. The exhibition runs until the end of the month and I can highly recommend a visit. I never wanted to leave.

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The fabulously talented @liagoldinteriors joins me to share her highlights from the show, her high speed creative process and the deep friendships she made on the show. 

Look out for her new collection  with @nexthome which drops tomorrow and stay tuned for her podcast launching next month with @jonniknightdesign called ‘Until design do we part’

And let’s all like round here for an Italian supper club full of her maximalist colour and flair! 

Congratulations Lia. Can’t wait to see what you do next x
It’s the FINAL of @interiordesignmasters tonight 8 It’s the FINAL of @interiordesignmasters tonight 8pm and I’ve been having some fascinating conversations lately about the role the show plays in the world of interior design.

I passionately believe that great design should be for everyone. Whether you’re building a career in interiors, decorating your own home, styling content, designing products or simply transforming a room you love, creativity belongs to all of us.

The world of interiors is so much bigger than the traditional design studio which is why I’m not a fan of gatekeeping. I want more people to discover the confidence, joy and magic that comes from creating beautiful spaces, and TV while it always aims to entertain first, has the power to inspire millions to get involved.

I have nothing but admiration for the contestants who put themselves out there on one of the biggest platforms in British television. To share their creativity, ideas and vision and put themselves up for being judged, not just by the judges but everyone sat on their sofas at home takes real courage.

Tonight, one designer will be crowned the winner. But in many ways, the most exciting part starts now. Interior Design Masters has launched many successful careers in interior design, styling, content creation,  product design and television, and I can’t wait to see what these finalists go on to achieve.

I’m incredibly proud to play a small part in this journey.

Tune in tonight on BBC One and iPlayer, then join me here tomorrow at 7pm LIVE when I’ll be interviewing the winner!

So tell me… who’s your money on? @liagoldinteriors and @shaginterior will be joined by @jonniknightdesign and @bensmithinteriors  which i’m so beyond excited to see return! Wishing  them the best of luck!
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Another consistent theme was designs that felt in deep conversation with heritage and culture while making something that felt completely alive and of the moment.

I came home absolutely bursting with inspiration and a renewed appreciation for the transformative power of great design. It’s open until 2 July, so if you’re in London, do yourself a favour and go - soak it all up. Your creative batteries will thank you and a portion of every ticket goes to United in Design, which is doing brilliant work opening up the industry to underrepresented talent.
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Local legend @officialfatboyslim outlined the brief was all about celebrating football fandom while bringing a sense of luxury, style and occasion to the experience. Not an easy balance to strike but @liagoldinteriors @shaginterior @emmely  gave it their all 🙌

From bold colour palettes and clever layouts to unexpected design details, each designer approached the challenge in their own unique way. I’m decoding the colour schemes and highlighting the ideas I think were particularly clever.

But the best part of the show? We never all agree! Did you agree with the judges’ decisions this week? Let me know in the comments below…

And if you missed the show you can catch up on @bbciplayer. And next week the FINAL and I’m thrilled to announce I will be interviewing the winner live HERE on Instagram the day after the show. ⭐️
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I love nothing more than entertaining at home and I love nothing more than entertaining at home and this weekend we were blessed with the most gorgeous weather to celebrate my brilliant dad’s 81st birthday. My brother cooked the most glorious food, and I brought the colour - naturally! - with the table laying. I am obsessed with tablescaping and for this one I layered floral motifs throughout, mixing my Dahlia Bunch fabric from @harlequinfw with my classic Willow Bow china that only comes out for special occasions, armfuls of flowers from the supermarket and my Moroccan cups and jugs and my napkins from @mollymahonblockprinting It was so easy to put together and I love it because I think it’s the colour that creates the visual feast, while my brother brought all the yummy food.
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You might not be planning a guitar shop anytime soon, but there were still plenty of brilliant design lessons to take away. From clever zoning and lighting to the transformative power of colour, every scheme showed how great design can instantly communicate a mood, tell a story and shape how we feel in a space.

I’ve decoded the key takeaways in this week’s carousel. Which design was your favourite?

your quarter finalists: 
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@emmely 
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@liagoldinteriors
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