Pretty in pink: Soft or flamboyant - this colour can jazz up a space and keep you smiling

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Colour psychology believes that pink is calming colour that brings out feelings of love, kindness, and femininity. The prettiness of this colour makes it a marker of all things girly. Who cares when it makes everything look inviting. It can make a space look wonderful, warm, soothing and energising — all at one shot.

It’s a flattering shade to use be it nursery pinks or darker fuchsias.You can use abase blush shade for your whole bedroom and then highlight it with fluorescent pink cushions and rose upholstery. There are plenty of variants to play around with.

Try combining pinks with other colours that compliment it and make your living space an exciting statement. Besides the classic pink and blue combo, try dusty pink and brown, or grey and baby pink. How about hot pink with flaming yellow, or garden green with purplish pink? If you’re adventurous, try orange and pink. And to be dramatic pair rose with classic black.

Before you pink up try to understand your personality and what shades of this hue represents you. It’s advisable to stick to a range of not more than three pinks.