As our final ode to pink and green in this month's Color Adventures, here's a living room styled in two of my favorite colors. Now, before you say, "Joy, this living room is crazy! I could never have that!", please hear me out. Color is fun, color makes (most) people happy. And living rooms are so easy to change around and accessorize every year or so when you want to freshen it up. So, let's indulge in this full-on pink and green living room, and let me tell you how to make it come together!
1. Start with the couch. The couch is always the base for me in any room. You could go bold (like this pink couch) or keep your couch neutral and build color around it. Since we're going bold for this story, we're starting with this pink one from Joybird.
2. Hang art. Next, add wall art that serves as the focal point above the couch. We chose pieces that have various shades of pink and green to work with the color story and tie in the couch.
3. Add plants for texture. We added in plants in a couple of areas for a natural dose of texture (and green!) to the room.
4. Add smaller furniture and accessories. A side chair or pouf adds extra seating and offers an opportunity to add more color or a neutral, if you need it.
5. Finally, accessorize with pillows! Pillows can take something up an extra notch or tone it down based on the colors, patterns, and textures you choose. We upped the pink and green factor by bringing in pillows in a few shades of pink (a lighter pink, a bubblegum pink to tie back into the couch, and pops of bright magenta). Green came in with shades of turquoise, mint, and a medium kelly green. To introduce a shade of a color, we usually try to have at least two areas where you see that color repeat to tie it all together.
What do you guys think? Would you do this color combo in your home?
Items shown: Joybird pink sofa, Urban Outfitters pillow, Target bookshelf, Target giraffe figurine, Lisa McLean abstract print, Target elephant figurine, Urban Outfitters gold planter, Target wooden box, Jenny Vorwaller abstract painting, Calais Le Coq Motel print, Arro Home pink pillow, Arro Home round pillow (past season), Arro Home eye pillow, Virginia Johnson colorblock pillow, Anthropologie striped pillow (old), Jonna Saarinen tray, Oh Joy! for Target cloud pillow, Pom Pom at Home throw blanket, Target turquoise chair, Target rug, vintage coffee table, white pouf from Serena & Lily, and Modernica ceramic & wood planter.
{Photos by Casey Brodley, styling by Julia Wester, styling assistance by Jess Hong.}
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I have a couch that looks almost exactly like that! Sadly it’s gray; it’s nearly impossible to find a decent pink couch for under $1500. 🙁
Hi!
Yes, it’s true. Usually fun colors are custom and not something that gets made on a lower price mass scale.
I’ve always had couches from anywhere from 4-10 years so they are def. investment pieces!
Joy
Loving the colour scheme! Gorgeous! <3 ^-^
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Love how you combined all these colours together.
How do you do the moving photo effect? So cool!
Thank you.
Is that a Paul McCartney art print? Where is it from? Love it !
Really great ideas! I’m usually afraid of playing around with too many colors, but this looks amazing. 🙂
Where is the side table from?
Hi Kirstyn,
It’s from Target but a few years ago!
Joy
I was super curious about that coffee table – hello mid century with storage! Is this piece still available to buy? or is it older? Thanks!
Hi!
It’s vintage. I bought it about 6 years ago and is one of my faves!
Joy
Hi! I came here after seeing your pic on Joybird’s instagram. I just went to Joybird to find the pink fabric (not saying I’d buy, but a pink chair is a dream), and I don’t see it on the site. Am I missing something?What’s the story? I can also try asking Joybird, of course. Thought I’d start here. Thanks!
Never mind. Joybird is explaining to people’s questions on instagram that it’s custom and you have to call them to get this fabric.
Ok! Glad they let you know!
Joy
Hi Kielly,
It’s not on their website currently but its available for special order. If youre interested you can call them at 1-888-282-0842. They can make it happen.
Joy
Love the color scheme. It looks great and fun to do. It’s great to mix and match every so often. Fun!
What a gorgeous decoration! Thank you for the pics, they really helped me visualize and make the decoration work. The pink couch looks gorgeous, btw!
I’m trying to find information on that middle print above the sofa! Is it available to buy somewhere?