I had a client ask me, "Why do pink and brown look great together? How does it work so well?" Why would it work so well; pink is so girly and brown is just boring?
Let me explain. . .brown is a sign of strength and dependability - Benjamin Moore's 2110-30 Saddle Soap or BM1035 Cambridge Riverbed. The beauty of the earth's rich soil, the bark of your favorite large tree to hug, these are examples from earth that bring us comfort. Now share that space with a solid peony pink or a magenta, and you've got glamour and dazzle! Example Bm 2080-40 Wild Pink. Then pull it all together with a soft trim color such as Benjamin Moore's HC-93 Carrington Beige.
This color combination is thought to be a fit for a sunroom or girl's room, but why not a master bedroom? With luxurious fabrics of raw silk and velvet, you have brought touchable textures of romance together. Its a balance of masculinity (brown) and pink (feminine). A pink magenta is not girly, it's a subtle power to harmonize with the earth's brown! And that's the why and how - give romance a try!
I love the 2 colors together!!
ReplyDeleteI often find a color I like but is not up to date. What do you suggest for a large downstairs family room that has only north light and a dark carpet? Would a warm grey work?
ReplyDeleteA downstairs family room does need color! To better answer your question....what color is the dark carpet and is there any trim or moldings if so, stained or painted? With the north side there is not a lot of natural light so be sure not to go too dark with your wall color and make sure there is plenty of lighting.
ReplyDeleteI have a few warm grey favorites from B. Moore. HC-80 bleeker beige, and HC-83 grant beige.
From S.Williams there is SW 7506 Loggia, SW 7511 Bungalow beige, or Sw 7532 urban putty.
Let me know the details and we'll keep moving forward. Have a great week!
Linda C.