interior design
All photos from Pink House Living: For People Cheating On Fashion With Furniture by Emily Murray.
“I’D UNDERESTIMATED THE POWER OF PINK. IT TURNS OUT IT’S INCREDIBLY POPULAR ON EVERY LEVEL AND IN EVERY WAY.”
Te mother-of-two is always hot on the trail of perfect pink homes, and her book features an array of brilliant pink settings from around the world, as well as her own rooms. Even she’s surprised her own pink passion is so widely shared. “I’d underestimated the power of pink. It turns out it’s incredibly popular on every level and in every way. We love pink,” says Murray delightedly. “We love it on front doors, on walls and on rugs. We love it on Instagram, in magazines and in fabric charts. We love it in barely-there blush, fuchsia and neon.”
For those fearing a pink overload, she stresses that embracing the shade “doesn’t mean I like all my rooms dressed in floor-to-ceiling fuchsia... Even when I have free rein to decorate exactly as I chose, I exercise pink restraint. “For me, the key to making the most of this joyous colour - for I fully believe that pink has an amazing power to make people happy - is using it in moderation.” In the living room, her dream was fabric walls, saturated colours, pattern clashes, loads of luxe and plenty of pink. “My aim was to turn a north-facing space into a cosy place for cuddling up in the evenings, but with a rock and roll twist.” She’s achieved it with a “pink ‘play’ neon sign - a copy of my own handwriting - made to order”, as well as a cocktail bar created from a corner cabinet upcycled in green and gold leaf. Hidden LED light strips give it the impression of glowing from within. For those who fancy taking the plunge, she advises: “If you want more colour at home (it doesn’t have to be pink) simply choose your favourite shade and go for it.
“Make a scrapbook or Pinterest board of settings with colourful decor which naturally attracts you. You don’t need to design the whole room at once - start with a piece of art or wallpaper and then slowly add further changes, so a room develops.” “Tere are so many ways to use pink,” adds Murray. “You can accentuate a particular architectural feature, piece of furniture or art work, and sometimes simply use it to allow another gorgeous colour to shine.” Pink House Living: For People Cheating On Fashion With Furniture by Emily Murray, photography by Susie Lowe, is published by Ryland Peters & Small, Available now.
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