Pretty in Pink Decor

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  Some colors relax, others excite; pink does both. It provokes romance and glamour, and it is the color of love's first blush. Pink delivers feel-good emotion in the same way that ranunculus blooms, one layer at a time. Give in to pink's pretty power: living with pink makes one feel happy -- here's how to try it!
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  Seabrook's damask-patterned wallcovering papers the back of this English-inspired cabinet from Red Egg, causing both the white trim and the pottery to positively pop.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  This thoughtfully composed yet comfortable design scheme of "pink-white-pink" establishes an orderly decorating plan. At its heart, the central cluster of upholstery from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams maintains a peaceful balance. White is the gentle, tempering force, working its magic on custom-smocked salmon drapes, a whimsical cotton-candy flokati rug, and an array of patterned textiles. Count on pink to maintain its joyful presence, and include a generous helping of white to keep the feeling light and airy.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  Decorate with distinction: A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams nailhead chair, when covered in an inspiring Rose Cumming polished cotton, becomes a conversation piece. Relegated to a corner, it's still in good company, with Royal Haegar's cocoa-colored vase bringing out the chocolate accents in the chintz, and Currey & Company's pedestal table to reflect its beauty. Mirrored furnishings add luxe without crowding the room.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  Think inside the box. Choosing art? Both figurative and landscape paintings can compete with a color theme that dominates, so treat the walls as a continuation of your decorating process with like-minded materials. It's easy to incorporate color-coordinated textiles. Try stapling fabric onto wood stretchers or framing vintage scarves and doilies, picked up for $3 to $15. Larson Juhl's simple metal frames elevate these everyday items.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  Have fun! Just as a great fashion accessory can complete an outfit and define your personal style, it can also bring pizzazz to a space. Glenda Gies' retro-inspired Bella purse, accented with a polka-dotted chiffon hankie, sits pretty on Lane's desk chair. Its vibrant floral pattern and stylish, architectural shape energize Covington's "Easy Awning Stripe" in much the same way they might complement a favorite suit.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  For a casual appeal: Ticking and broader stripes project cottage appeal when used on upholstery, slipcovers, or window treatments. Adopt one of the jaunty fabrics from Waverly, Lee Jofa, or Covington, or partner one stripe with another. Mixing in a vintage-inspired pattern, such as the one on Sis Boom's apron, keeps the effect relaxed.
  
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  Keith Scott Morton

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  For a traditional feel: Anokha's candlesticks gain instant stardom when featured in fuchsia, putting an eye-opening twist on an orderly composition. So does this take on the familiar chest-on-chest, where Bombay Kids' Emily Chest is topped with a diminutive sterilizer cabinet from Peddler Home Design, serving as a mini forum to showcase antiques.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Decorating with Pink

  Keith Scott Morton

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  A boudoir sham adds unusual luxury to a simple chair.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Decorating with Pink

  Keith Scott Morton

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  A drawer desk from Bluefish Trading welcomes a delicious selection of candy-hued accoutrements. House Eclectic's nut box and Designer Guild's pen pot are sweet-looking containers, while fabric posies and cake art are purely for pleasure. Even books coordinate, and the ones that don't are wrapped in a color-correct paper such as Jack and Lulu's Neapolitan stripe.
  
  Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: Decorating with Pink

  Keith Scott Morton