From pink-themed parties to pink lemonade recipes, we’re no strangers to the rosy hue. Pastels are pretty and corals feel tropical, but for something a little wilder, hot pink is the only way to go. Better put on your sunnies before proceeding, because we have 18 ways to bring the blazing hue home.
1. Splashy Seats: Okay, so it’s not technically a home, but these punchy Tolix Marais stools, which line the bar at Indian eatery Horn Please in Melbourne, Australia, would look just as dashing in your kitchen. (via Remodelista)
2. Living Room Centerpiece: That dog, that “coffee” sign, that chic bar cart — it’s tough to pick a favorite in this room, but the hot pink sofa is a definite knockout. (via The College Prepster)
3. Dress It Up: This muted dresser was just asking for some bold drawer handles. Paint (or spray paint!) yours for a quick DIY project. (via Best Friends for Frosting)
4. Seat Yourself: Your reading chair just got way cooler. (via Society Social)
5. Jazzy Garland: Pops of color are even better when they’re mobile. String a colorful garland and move it around wherever you need some brightening. (via Amber Interiors)
6. Colorful Kitch: We’re not sure what’s more interesting: the all-pink kitchen or the homage to Hello Kitty. (via A Beautiful Mess)
7. Against the Wall: A hot pink wall and bathroom that fabulous practically mandate a luxurious robe and fuzzy bedroom slippers. (via Ver + Design)
8. Artfully Pink: Not quite ready for a whole wall? Try hanging artwork in the hue for a similar, but commitment-free statement. (via Home Adore)
9. Pretty in Pink: Just when you think it’s a plain old table for your MacBook and newspapers, a shock of pink on the table legs add a hint of whimsy. (via Smam)
11. Have a Seat: Grab some bold pink fabric and a staple gun, and that vintage chair can be transformed into the coolest piece in the house. (via The Pursuit of Style)
12. Color-Blocked Bar Stools: Give basic stools a gilded and vibrant makeover with an easy DIY that involves just spray paint and painter’s tape. (via HoneyBear Lane)
13. Pillow Talk: Throw pillows make for an easy, cost-effective way to inject some color into your living space. And the more variety, the better! (via Sunny Days + Starry Nights)
14. Tickled Pink: Baby’s room or a chi-chi hotel? It’s difficult to tell with this Hollywood Regency-style nursery decked in pink walls, black and gold accents and a custom neon sign. (via 100 Layer Cakelet)
15. Eye Candy: Forget about that chartreuse arm chair. The bright coffee table steals the show in this living room. (via The New Design Project)
16. Lock It Up: Crates to store toys are so yesterday. It’s all about the hot pink locker in the playroom. (via Jenni Juurinen)
17. Desk Design: Against a cobalt backdrop, this pink desk feels equal parts tropical and elegant. (via Home Adore)
18. Look Up: Sure, it’s your average jaw-droppingly gorgeous home until your guests look up and find the ultimate surprise. (via Delcosingles)
How will you be incorporating hot pink at home? Let us know in the comments below!