The Spectrum of Pink Tones in Reese Witherspoon's Living Room Has Made Me Re-Think Decorating With This Misunderstood Shade
I didn't think the sugary hue was for me until seeing the way Reese Witherspoon decorated her living room
While Reese Witherspoon might have once played the girlish, pink-obsessed Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, in real life, we know her as having far more stylish and sophisticated tastes. That's why we were surprised to see her California living room decorated entirely in pink. But before you think pink isn't for you, take a look at the way Reese Witherspoon has used an array of tones and pink living room ideas to create a really inviting and elegant room.
There are certainly some design tricks to note when decorating a pink room. Head of Interiors, Hebe, says: 'While choosing one accent color for a room is effective, another clever way to spotlight a key color is by using a mix of different tones throughout the space, from barely-there pale to bold and vibrant. This way, you'll create a room that feels intentionally styled rather than being a jumble of different colors.'
Shop Pink Buys Inspired by Reese Witherspoon
The heritage shape of this sofa is similar to the one in Reese Witherspoon's living room and comes in a matching shell pink linen, which boasts a naturally textured finish for country charm and comfort.
If you can't find the perfect vintage Persian rug, there are plenty of modern styles that achieve the look. This one has a similarly global feel to Reese Witherspoon's, and the dark dusky pink contrasts well with the pale sofas.
This super-soft fine-knit throw looks so sophisticated and will lend an additional tone to an all-pink scheme. Drape it over a sofa or armchair luxe touch that invites you to snuggle and get cozy.
Reese Witherspoon's kilim-style throw pillows bring pattern and texture to her sofa and we love the mix-and-match look with pillows in other patterns, which works so well with a tonal room like this.
While we won't be seeing fresh peonies until the spring, these faux blooms bring a touch of joy in the meantime. The silk flowers look so realistic and they come in the glass vase.
An easy way to add a touch of color is with a lamp base. This classic style with just a hint of pink is perfect for hanging a tonal scheme together and it blends, rather than contrasts with the hero color.
There's no need to go in for bubblegum or Barbie pink to try this look. Shades vary so greatly from softest blush pink to earthy plaster, and vibrant magenta. Using a range of tones, as Reese Witherspoon has in her living room will allow you to really alter the mood of the room, too.
The actress has opted for dusky pink slipcover sofas (this Serena & Lily skirted sofa in shell pink linen is a good match), which ooze calm comfort, while she's brought in globally-inspired elements such as the woven rug and kilim-style cushions (similar are available at Joss & Main). These storied elements punctuate and add personality to the room.
The addition of some pretty pink peonies really freshens the look in Reese Witherspoon's living room, while the rustic wood table and seagrass carpet bring in natural texture and interest. She's even painted the window frames in pink to anchor the whole palette.
But, you don't have to stick rigidly to a purely pink palette, as there are plenty of other colors that go with pink, which you can weave into your scheme. Here, you can see green in the foliage, brown in the wood furniture and accessories, and hints of navy in the patterns, but choose complementary colors that you love for a confident and personalised look.
If your interest has been piqued by pink, why keep in in the living room? These pink room ideas will give you plenty of inspiration to try it out in other spaces from the kitchen to the bedroom and even the bathroom.
