In recent months, I’ve been drawn to the color pink. Not just any pink, but that dusty, rosy nude shade of pink. Was this adoration out of the blue? Or did it somehow sneak under my radar as I scrolled through the home decor section on Pinterest?
Turns out, I may have been subconsciously following a phenomenon called, “millennial pink.”
I often read about millennial pink’s association with contemporary feminism, where femininity is celebrated alongside challenging traditional female norms. Furthermore, millennial pink seems to be affiliated with non-gender conformity, where pink has less of a “girly” connotation to it and is becoming more gender neutral. Looks like this trendy color is redefining what it means to be female.
Politics or not, I am certainly incorporating millennial pink into my home decor choices. Now, I don’t go full-on pink, but I definitely enjoy “pops” of it. I think it complements beautifully with all my dark wood and brass furniture, as well as make the space look more inviting.
Here is a collection of my millennial pink pieces:
Ever since I saw images of the Sketch tea house in London, I have been enamored with pink chairs. This is the “Rose Pink Tyley Chair” from World Market, a lovely mid-century armchair find.
Wes Anderson’s 2014 film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is a common reference for millennial pink. This Kimberly Dhollander Dreamy Houses art print is from Urban Outfitters, and it reminds me of the color scheme in that film. What’s more, I would love to wake up to the sight of pink houses outside my window. Until then, this pretty print is a fine alternative for my pink houses dreams.
The H&M Home pink cushion covers are the perfect shade of dusty pink. They sure add a sense of warmth to my bed, especially amongst all the white and brass gold.
Hm… Do pink peonies account in this millennial pink trend too? Either way, having peonies in the home is always splendid.
