5 Ways to Choose the Right Shade of

Pink Paint for Your Design

Have you ever wondered why there are so many shades of pink? When did this fascination sneak up on us and take over the design world? Don’t worry. You are not alone. Many of us find the fascination with pink an amazing thing. What used to be a color that was once considered rather juvenile has quickly become the new neutral darling of interior design circles worldwide. Why wouldn’t it be? These days, you find a shade of pink for every occasion, taste, and design plan.

Pink paint ranges in shades from whispery white-based hues such as Benjamin Moore’s 2020 Color of the Year known as First Light (pictured in my client’s bedroom in the photo above this paragraph) to spicy exotic hints of Indian Holi festivals. Think Farrow & Ball’s spicy new shade called Ringwali No. 296. I’ve especially fallen in love with the latter pink and even persuaded a client to use the shade in her travel-inspired bedroom design.

Guess what? She loved it!

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However, with so many various possibilities, there are some of us who find the fascination with pink paint an overwhelming thing. Which camp do you fall into? Team, I love everything pink. Or do you lean towards the “I’d rather not try that pink thing today” group? No worries. KaSonndra Leigh Designs is here to help. We’re going to dive into ways you can bring pink into your decor. And don’t worry. There is a shade of pink for everyone.

Step one: Know your personality type.

When choosing your pink paint you’ll definitely want to consider aspects of your personality. I like to employ what I call the movie test. As an avid watcher of all types of films, I spend a great deal of time with friends who do the same. I’ve put them to these tests as well and found that your choice of entertainment presents a great place to start with your color assessment. Let’s begin.

Do you enjoy romantic, feel-good movies? Then you might want to start by sampling the lighter shades of pink such as First Light (see bedroom photo above) or Penelope by Graham & Brown.

Do you enjoy darker stories, fantasy movies, and otherwise dramatic shows? Then you are probably going to want a more misted, exotic shade such as Rose’ Season by Nicole Gibbons’ fabulous paint brand called Clare or the sexy pink known as Peignoir by Farrow & Ball.

 

Finally, do you ride the Girlboss and Ladyboss trains? If so, then strong vibrant in-your-face pinks are your go-to colors. Think Peony & Pink Starburst by Benjamin Moore.

Step two: Narrow your choices down to three shades of pink.

This is going to seem like it will be tougher than it actually turns out to be. Trust me. When I was deciding on the moody shade of purple that I chose for my bedroom, I had to narrow my choices down to three blocks. The final choice came so much easier after doing so. You can do the same thing. Go back and re-read step one if you have to. Yes, this technique does work. If you find that you’re still stuck on choosing between four or five shades, then you can try the advice in the next few steps.

Step three: Head to the local paint shop and sample away.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned while doing interior design over the past decade, it’s that the colors online never look like the actual paint itself. I always recommend my clients go and pick up a swatch themselves before making a final decision. This is especially true when choosing vibrant shades of pink and other hues that come in debatable versions of themselves.

Step four: Try three of your favorite pinks in the sample sizes from the brand(s) of your choice.

This is so much easier to do than it was15 years ago when I remodeled my ranch home. You can get enough paint to cover a small wall bears interior whatever. This is so handy and much better than the tiny cardboard paint swatches. I no longer recommend these to clients. The color displayed on the cards is misleading and hardly ever matches the final paint color.

If you don’t want to paint your wall then you can easily purchase paintable sample swatches from your local hardware store. These are usually 12 X 12 squares that allow you plenty of imagining your space in the shade of choice. You can even purchase small trays which make life so very much easier.

Step five: Live with your three paint swatches for the next couple of weeks.

I’m not kidding around on this one. Doing this keeps me from making severe mistakes. Big-time things such as painting my bedroom wall a neon purple. Yes, such a thing does exist. No, I wouldn’t recommend trying such a thing at home. The various colors as the light changes throughout the room. One or two is going to grow on you. The choice concept always works and especially for pinks, reds, and purples.

Now you have this process down packed. Hopefully, you were able to choose the right pink for you. This method also works on other colors. However, I find it especially helpful for colors that come in many tones. Enjoy your new wall color.

If you find that you’re overwhelmed and need the advice of pro when setting out on your pink journey then we’re here to help. Contact us and let’s discuss your needs.

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