Kohler has been playing with its archival colors in all kinds of ways lately, reissuing greens, pinks, yellows, and more for its bathtubs, sinks, and toilets. The eye-catching moves continue with the company’s latest collaboration with artist-designer Dr. Samuel Ross and his industrial design studio SR_A. Yes, you’re seeing straight: It’s bright orange.

Formation 02, a limited-edition silhouette for the Eir smart toilet, is the second entry in Ross’s Formation line with the brand, preceded by an architectural faucet made from a new composite material called Neolast. The electric hue draws inspiration from Tiger Lily, a color Kohler introduced in 1967 for various applications in the bathroom and a signature of the designer. 

Brutalist in style, the commode’s shape pays homage to the velocity and power of water. Unique molding and tooling techniques result in a base with dramatic angles and texture, not unlike cliffs or crags carved over time by water. Combined with the orange color, Formation 2 would make a serious statement in an all-white, windowless powder room, funky pool house, or a maximalist main bathroom. (This isn’t the first time we’ve been taken with an orange toilet—peep the tangerine surprise in this Paris apartment.) 

It still comes with all the features of the Eir: a heated seat, customizable cleansing, nightlight, hands-free opening/closing, automatic flush, and a touch-screen remote. “Formation 02 combines our industrial expertise and technological prowess with our strong belief in the power of creativity to challenge and drive forward progress,” says Scott Edmunds, vice president of Kohler Marketing. The piece will debut at Milan Design Week this year and be available at sra.kohler.com on April 16. Who said shower tile was the only way to go bold in the bathroom? 

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We see it in the projects of the biggest design names out there, from Sarah Sherman Samuel to Leanne Ford to Jeremiah Brent: ultra-neutral, whitewashed, beige-on-beige, oak wood–filled projects. And frankly, we’re in awe of their restraint to keep every single piece in the palette. Yet lately, we’ve been inspired by a pop of color to break up the beige. Well, not just any color: bright, fire-engine red. Think of it as the evolution of tomato girl summer—but far less specific and with a bit more longevity.  

The trend has already made its way into our closets and even our sock drawers. Just one crimson touch, whether that’s a pair of Adidas or a sweater thrown over the shoulders, can transform the simplest outfit. But rather than a drape a scarf around your neck, why not see red in a throw blanket across your bed, the pillows on your sofa, or any other accent pieces in whitewashed company? Just like it does for your sartorial style, introducing the hue brings a lighthearted cheekiness to a room while also adding an unexpected focal point. Start with our 26 picks, below.

Kitchen Cuties

Red accents lend a touch of retro to cook spaces. Just peek at designer Nick T. Poe’s kitchen; the red trash can and espresso machine add a heritage Americana look to an otherwise neutral space. The color is also welcome in a table setting, giving dinner parties festive energy through serveware, linens, and more.

Red Salt & Pepper Grinder, Alessi ($91 was $130)

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Serenity Porcelain Dinner Plate, Themis Z ($64)

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Omar Strong Coral Vase, West Elm ($140)

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Everyday Salad Serving Set, Nashi ($50)

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Lobster Salt & Pepper Set , The Ark Elements ($34)

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Off-White & Red Small Bowl, Bombac ($46 was $65)

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Red Fantasia 5 Piece Place Setting by Mepra, Amazon ($98)

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Rubbermaid Commercial Products Defenders Steel Step Trash Can, Amazon ($184)

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Striped Tablecloth, Zara Home ($26 was $36)

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Illy X1 Anniversary ESE & Ground Espresso Machine, Sur la Table ($949)

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Details, Details, Details

The beauty of this trend is that it doesn’t take much to dig in. A single picture frame, decorative bowl, or tabletop organizer can offer the touch you’re looking for. 

Duplum Mirror, DWR ($325)

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Mongolian Cashmere Throw, Quince ($129)

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Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Lumens ($235)

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Petal Plate, Sophie Lou Jacobsen ($100)

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Glazed Stoneware Candlestick, H&M Home ($12)

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Sobremesa Vase, Hay ($71)

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Rexite Multiplor Rotating Desk Organizer, MoMA ($62)

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Wavy Picture Frame by The Conran Shop, Nordstrom ($35)

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More Than Just a Pop

In a room full of neutral furniture, these picks will add contrast with a bang rather than a soft pop. Some of our favorite large-ticket items are the least expensive, too, like IKEA’s $125 bentwood chair or Urban Outfitters’s powder-coated metal desk for $199. So go bold—we’ll be here rooting for you.

Ryan Rolling Desk, Urban Outfitters ($199)

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Froset Chair, IKEA ($125)

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Becker Uten.Silo Organization System, Vitra ($485)

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Plain Velvet Pillow Cover, OKA ($70)

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Arbor Table Lamp, Schoolhouse ($499)

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Nest Storage Bed, Schoolhouse ($3,876 was $4,845)

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Eames Wire Base Low Table, Herman Miller x Hay ($595)

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Bit Stool Stack, Normann Copenhagen ($256)

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We’ve all seen it before: white upper cupboards mixed with lower ones in shades of gray, muted green, or navy. At face value, the rise in popularity of two-tone kitchen cabinets makes a lot of sense. Uppers are most often hung against white walls, so a neutral shade makes the look more seamless (and the space feel larger). On the other hand, inky lower storage anchors the room.

But there is more to two-tone kitchen cabinets than this popular light-dark formula. We rounded up eight next-level ideas to flex your design muscles even further. If you’re planning on renovating, this is a good place to start.

The Modern Retro One

Way down low is the place most people look to add a splash of color, but artist Bethany Brill did just the opposite in her circa-1980 Costa Mesa, California, home. To break up the wood-on-wood look in the space, she sourced a section of bright yellow uppers from Danish kitchen design brand Reform. By situating the cabinets close to the ceiling, Brill also ensured they don’t cast shadows on the countertops.

The Farmhouse One

Shaker-style cabinets would have been the obvious choice for Alastair Coomer and David Breen’s Suffolk, England, kitchen, which is set in a refurbished 17th-century barn. But the couple decided to avoid fussy, ornate details and gravitate toward DeVol’s Sebastian Cox collection. The fronts are stained with the company’s Natural and Inky Blue Black finishes and made out of straight beech planks of varying widths with a sawed, beaded texture. 

The Narrow Galley One

Switching to a different color of cabinets in a long galley kitchen like Emily Bowser’s is a great way to visually divide a space and its various functions. Where Bowser’s putty-colored cabinets end, dark green IKEA Ivar cabinets (which she painted and topped with reclaimed wood) begin. This section of cupboards houses all her cookbooks and pantry staples. Overhead, it’s a makeshift bar.

The One With the Classic Combo

Zosia Mamet’s upstate New York cabin kitchen appears to be a traditional take on the two-tone trend—with the exception of one very important detail: The navy of the island carries over to the window trim, giving the view a punchy frame.

The Modern Rustic One

Emily Henderson put her spin on the trend by playing with different materials. In her kitchen, she mixed natural blond wood (on the lower cupboards and floor-to-ceiling pantry) with blackened planks (for the island), giving her home a minimalist-made-rustic feel.

The Memphis-Inspired One

Kitchen expert Dries Otten gave this space an unapologetically playful ’80s vibe with sky blue lower cabinets and a jet black pantry. But the color story didn’t stop there: He also added a fire-truck red backsplash with an integrated vent hood.

The One With a Touch of Gold

In her Grand Rapids, Michigan, home, Sarah Sherman Samuel kept her IKEA kitchen cabinet fronts a timeless white but hid a showstopping surprise on the backside of the island: antique brass panels.

The Horizontal One

This Poland kitchen by design firm In Architekci makes use of different shades vertically instead of horizontally. Lavender-hued cabinets flank a floor-to-ceiling pantry cupboard in a fresh minty shade, with hints of wood and pale pink popping up down the way. No matter how you choose to interpret the trend, it goes to show that rules are meant to be broken.

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What does 2024 have in store? In Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predicts the trends coming soon to a house near you.

We smell something burning in the kitchen—and it’s not cookies. It’s the good kind of fiery: red kitchen cabinets.

Every year, we poll interior designers to find out what kitchen cabinet color they think will be the next big thing. Because whether you want to admit it or not, paint trends cycle through kitchens fast. Only five or so years ago, white cabinets were all the rage. Then navy blue and sage green had us feeling some type of way. Looking ahead to 2024, most of the designers we spoke with agreed that the warmer side of the color spectrum is leading the way with shades of red kicking us off. Here’s what they had to say when we asked them: What’s the next It kitchen cabinet color? 

Red

For those who are a little nervous to experiment with color, I think we’ll see it being used in a more historical context (i.e., Victorian shades of yellow and blue). And damn, I’m waiting for a really good red kitchen. —Sally Breer, Sally Breer World

Earthy reds, of course. —Zoe Feldman 

We’re really excited to be experimenting with more specialty finishes, such as burl, burnished stainless, oxidized copper, and oiled walnut. As for paint choices, we recently painted the interiors of our kitchen vermilion. I’m very into red! —Britt Zunino, Studio DB

Deep Reddish Brown by Farrow & Ball is our favorite. —Molly Kidd, Light and Dwell

While I typically lean toward more neutral palettes, I believe we’ll see kitchen cabinet colors continue to gravitate to maroon and jewel tones. —Anthony D’Argenzio, Zio and Sons

Yellow

It’s sunny and optimistic, but at the same time, there are loads of historic precedents to look to for inspiration. It’s a color that works on a Shaker panel as well as a contemporary slab cabinet profile. Give it a bit of green undertone for a little edge, or go buttery for full-on comfort mode. —Victoria Sass, Prospect Refuge Studio

I am having a love affair with the color yellow. It is so cheerful and bright like the sun. It would be a chic color for cabinetry; you can mix it with a cool blue quartzite for a timeless and vibrant kitchen. —Sara Story, Sara Story Design

All shades of yellow! And then, of course, green. Green is evergreen in my book. —Faith Blakeney

Purple 

I see all different shades of purple coming back, from lavender to aubergine, and I wouldn’t be surprised to find this tranquil and sophisticated color showing up on kitchen cabinets as well, especially since the color is made up of red and blue, the color symbols for fire and water—the two elements deeply at play in the kitchen! —Justina Blakeney, The Jungalow

I predict that kitchen paint will continue to move away from monochromatic all white and that more saturated colors will reign in 2024, with saturated earth-tone-based greens, terracotta, and rich brown shades. And if you want to go riskier, then dark reds and purples will also be in the mix. —Kirsten Blazek, A 1000x Better

Green 

We found that cooler tones are being embraced when it comes to kitchen cabinet colors. Currently, we particularly feel strongly about olive green and are loving Rocky River by Sherwin-Williams. —Monet Masters and Tavia Forbes, Forbes + Masters

I’ve been really loving green and plum. We’ve used them both in projects recently, and I want to see more of them. —Susana Simonpietri, Chango & Co.

Pink

I think the next It kitchen cabinet color will be pink! —Clive Lonstein

Pink! —Angus Buchanan, Buchanan Studio 

Natural Wood

We love mixing wood cabinets with paint-grade cabinets. For example, a wood island with a light counter paired with dark counters on a neutral painted cabinet face. For wood stains, we generally do custom variations of Rubio Monocoat. Our recent favorite is 50 percent Chocolate, 50 percent Burgundy. —Amanda Leigh and Taylor Hahn, House of Rolison

Wood cabinets are hitting all the marks. They add warmth and depth, and work well in any style kitchen. I am noticing more kitchen cabinets in natural woods paired with jewel-tone paint, metal, or stone. The wood creates a luxe look that is elegant and timeless. —Delia Kenza

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In Hudson Moore’s new book, Blue and White Done Right, the design editor examines one of the most popular and everlasting color combos of all time: blue and white. “It’s a match made in heaven, a classic pairing, the design world equivalent of milk and cookies—or better yet, champagne and caviar,” the book begins. 

Ever since the ancient Mesopotamians used the pairing for pottery glazes (the earliest recorded use), blue and white have been inseparable. The best part? No matter your style, the combo just works. In this excerpt, Moore shows us two distinct ways designers have used the two colors over the years.

Modern

Even the best modern interiors can sometimes feel austere. Not so when blue and white become part of the equation. The duo lends a gimmick-free liveliness to any genre—and bends especially well to a contemporary, no-frills approach. Consider it a shortcut to keeping things light, no matter how strict the sensibility. 

Spare & Sensual

The less-is-more camp of decorating can be deceptively complex: Your floor plans are so seemingly simple, your schemes so elemental that anyone from the maximalist school of thought might believe that furnishing with a minimum of materials is a piece of cake. But anyone who’s a proponent of editing knows that the more you take out of a room, the more impactful anything left behind becomes, which means those people have to bring their A game to the festivities or the design will fall flat. It’s also why blue and white should become a major tool in your pared-down arsenal: The combination will give you the depth and dimension you crave without a whiff of fuss. 

“Blue and White Done Right” by Hudson Moore, Amazon ($44)

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Excerpted from Blue and White Done Right: The Classic Color Combination for Every Decorating Style by Hudson Moore with Mario López-Cordero. Published by Schumacher and Monacelli.

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In our research, yellow nurseries seem to be about as rare as yellow diamonds; the sunny hue is typically relegated to a supporting role for more popular sage green or duck egg shades. But when you find spaces like the ones below, where the color is proudly front and center, it’s clear we’ve been approaching things all wrong. Yellow is an instant mood-booster—a major bonus during those sleep-deprived early months—and as a primary color, it plays especially nice with less expected (but just as kid-friendly) shades like a poppy red or cornflower blue. Read on to see for yourself.

The All-or-Nothing Yellow Nursery

To keep a space on track, Danish product designer Cathrine de Lichtenberg is a fan of choosing one color combo and leaning in hard. For her daughter’s nursery, that duo is lavender and yellow, the latter of which shows up in an almost-beige on the walls (Yellow Snow by File Under Pop), a vibrant lemon on the sheer curtains, and a classic gold via the 3D sun rising in the corner.

The Yellow Nursery That Celebrates the Fine Print

Paint isn’t the only way to bring big color into a baby’s room. Designer Bess DuBose instead layered Pierre Grey’s yellow-flecked floral Bengali wallpaper with mustard-hued roman shades in her son’s nursery, which pop all the more against the palest blue trim (Skylight by Farrow & Ball).

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The Closet Turned Yellow Nursery

Before it was her son’s nursery, this space was indeed designer Summer Thornton’s bedroom closet. Despite a house extension, the spot is still small—but no one could call it an afterthought. The paneled walls and ceiling are both coated in an unapologetic high-gloss yellow for a jewel-box effect, mirrored in miniature by the USM shelving unit.

The Yellow Nursery Decorated Backwards

Oftentimes, a room’s palette starts with a stand-out piece or pattern and expands to paint colors from there. Brogan Cox, creative director of London furniture studio Sebastian Cox, did it the other way around for her child’s space. The first thing she decided on was her paint pairing: Edward Bulmer Natural Paint’s Florence on the walls and Invisible Green on the molding. From there, Cox searched for the right wallpaper, landing on the dreamy Blackthorn pattern in Spring by Morris & Co., which includes her exact two hues, plus some pink and orange for good measure.

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This story was part of Sofa Week, our seven-day stretch of, you guessed it, sofas. After years spent styling, sitting on, and searching for the best of the best—from bespoke designs to rare under-$500 gems—we’re compiling our couch knowledge in one comfy spot.

One of the perks of working at Domino is the fact that we look at homes, beautifully individual and dynamic, all day long. And with said perk, we spot commonalities along the way. There are a handful of trademark trends we have grown to expect every season: pastels for spring, vibrant hues for summer, and cozy textures for fall. Then there are those that skew toward the less expected and timeless. Case in point: the best red couches.

A departure from the standard white, beige, or taupe-y seat, this fresh alternative immediately brings a bold dose of color and character to any space. We’ve spotted the primary hue in every shade—from blush and tomato to rust and even rich maroon. And the look is surprisingly more versatile than you may think and can be seamlessly integrated within a wide variety of aesthetics. Below, a closer look at a few of our favorite spaces featuring this particular hue, and how creatives and designers tapped it as the centerpiece of their living quarters or let it blend in with the rest of their decor. Then we share a few shoppable look-alikes (especially if the original was bespoke), to boot. 

Armless Red Sofas

In Slash Objects founder Arielle Assouline-Lichten’s Brooklyn studio, this Ligne Roset sofa is an attention-grabbing conversation starter thanks to its bright velvet upholstery. Thankfully it’s also small-space–friendly, making it an appealing pick for apartment dwellers (even if Assouline-Lichten’s lofted space is quite large). The armless, futon-esque frame allows for the creative’s other vintage finds to shine. Our picks, below, also deliver a love seat-like vibe.

Alcott Hill Parkes 50-Inch Upholstered Settee, Wayfair ($490 was $753)

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Dylan Velvet Bean Bag 2-Seat Sofa, Urban Outfitters ($379)

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Aris Armless Loveseat in Mabel Rose, Crate & Barrel ($2,248)

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Kumo 3-Seater Sofa, Canyon, Hem ($4,949)

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Softline Duet Daybed, Design Within Reach ($1,271 was $1,495)

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Clyde 67-Inch Sofa, Blu Dot ($2,095)

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Square-Arm Red Sofas

With retro wood paneling as the backdrop, this Reath Design custom sofa covered in a deep red-toned velvet by Kravet makes a straightforward, square-arm design instantly more interesting in Brynn Jones’s home. You can do the same with our favorite sofa brands—Floyd, Lulu and Georgia, West Elm, Pottery Barn, and more all offer a range of reds to dress up their simple frames. 

Hadley Plaid Sofa, GreenRow ($4,700)

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Belmont Sofa by Ginny Macdonald, Lulu and Georgia ($3,298)

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Urban Queen Sleeper Sofa (84-Inch), West Elm ($2,599)

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Two-Piece Form Sectional in Sisu Pink/Orange, Floyd ($2,744 was $3,920)

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Curved Red Sofas

We’ll never tire of a velvet sofa, especially one that comes in just the right shade of saturated crimson or a softer red-tinted blush. Add to the material a curvy frame that looks and feels like a hug and we’ve pretty much summed up Anthropologie’s Vera sofa, the very one that can be found in Lathan Thomas’s joyful Brooklyn home. As one reviewer so aptly summarizes, “It’s beautiful from every angle.” We tried to channel that feeling into our finds, below. 

Vera Sofa, Anthropologie ($2,798)

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Orren Ellis 86.61-Inch Upholstered Curved Sofa, Wayfair ($1,700)

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The Chelsea Sofa, 80-Inch, Spice Mohair, Maiden Home ($6,650)

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Gramercy Curved Sofa, Paprika, abc carpet & home ($6,630)

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Emet Three Seat Sofa, Soho Home ($5,195)

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Pumpkin Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Roset Line, Chairish ($4,846)

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Statement Red Sofas

Leave it to a former Prada architect to get experimental with living room design. We still think about the custom-made raspberry sofa—with the perfect fringe detail—that Roberto Baciocchi designed himself. The original proves that, sometimes, color is just the start of a standout piece. If you’re seeking a look as unique as Baciocchi’s Tuscany guesthouse, double down on the bold factor by pairing the shade with a funky silhouette, channel-tufting details, or a pattern.

Grady Pleated Sofa, Serena & Lily ($6,998)

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Saxon Sofa, Ap2B ($2,748)

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Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Red Verone Velvet Upholstery, 1stDibs ($3,703)

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Maisie Channeled Sofa, Rust Velvet, One Kings Lane ($4,395)

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Svenson Sofa, Lava Cannes Velvet ($4,155)

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Offset 3-Seater Sofa, 08 Boucle, Audo ($3,565)

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We simply can’t quit pink. Ever since 2017, the millennial variety has had a hold on everything from our makeup packaging to our bed linens. Then the star-studded Barbie movie catapulted bolder shades of flamingo, fuchsia, and magenta back into the spotlight and our shopping carts. Every hue is on the table, which is all the more reason to set up a pink nursery for your new addition to the family. And it’s very possible to dip a toe into the trend and still keep your baby’s room timeless. Read on for seven pink nurseries that employ lots of layers—and an unexpected accent color or two—to achieve just that.

The Pink Nursery That’s an Ode to a Doên Dress

Doên cofounder Margaret Kleveland had a few tricks up her floral sleeves when she created her daughter’s nostalgic wonderland. First, she skipped a standard dresser for a timeworn English pine dining hutch that tones down the modern lines of the crib. Next, she draped the latter in a blush pink canopy that turns all the other accents—from the chevron rug and ruffled throw pillows to the Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball walls—into one big happy family.

The Floor-to-Ceiling Pink Nursery

Dealing with tight quarters? Follow designer Allison Crawford’s lead and use the same hue everywhere. We’re talking walls, molding, ceiling, and even the floating shelves to ensure the room feels as expansive as possible. Crawford went with Clare’s bright coral Pop in this little client’s nursery, which reads cool rather than cliché.

The good kind of baby blues.
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The Pink Nursery That Masters the Mix

The leafy amber Soane Britain wallpaper overhead, twin scalloped canopies, and coconut shell pendant lamp in this Diablo, California, nursery by designer Marea Clark put the dusty rose walls in a supporting role. And with its subtle gray undertone, the paint color easily swings neutral.

The Fairy-Tale Pink Nursery

Activewear designer Jasmine Tookes’s starting point for turning a guest room into her daughter Mia Victoria’s nursery? “Vintage fairy-tale storybooks,” she told People. Working with Crate & Kids, she made real-life magic with James Alexander’s limewash Rosa Pink and a swath of hunter green wildflower wallpaper, all watched over by a trio of sweet felt animals.

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The One-Hit-Wonder Pink Nursery

Gucci’s Heron wallpaper, the hero of this nursery by designer Tara Magel, is undoubtedly a splurge, but it’s the only one you’ll need to make. With everyone’s eyes on the oversize print, the rest of the details, from the daybed to the dresser, can be supersimple.

The Pink Nursery With Arch Support

A salmon pink built-in archway does it all in this nursery by Paris design studio Space Factory. For now, it creates a designated nook for the bassinet, provides enough depth for proper wardrobes on either side, and squeezes in additional storage up top. When the child is older, the open shelving will take on a new role as the bedside “table” for a twin mattress.

The Just Enough Pink Nursery

Can you spot the subtle optical illusion in this nursery by design firm Chango & Co.? At first glance, it seems like every wall is painted white. But look closer, and it becomes clear that the stretch behind the crib is a pastel woodland wallpaper. Thanks to the small-scale motif and pale colorway, it reads more texture than pattern—ideal if you’re not ready for all-pink everything.

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When you picture a blue nursery, you probably think, well, baby. As in baby blue, the color of early-morning skies and many a newborn onesie. We have nothing bad to say about the color—it’s inarguably soothing and pale enough that it can act as a neutral—but we consider it our job to introduce you to a handful of equally sweet shades in the family. As these seven spaces make clear, cornflower, robin’s-egg, and denim blue are just as worthy of your nursery walls (or moldings or floor).

The Robin’s-Egg Blue Nursery

“Sometimes I see nurseries that are very curated in terms of palette, and you feel like you can’t bring anything in that doesn’t coordinate,” explains designer Katherine Thewlis. So for her children’s space, she went floor to ceiling with a toned-down hue, Views by Clare, that was sure to complement everything from a strawberry red lamp to magenta artwork.

The Electric Blue Nursery

Just because a blue is bright doesn’t mean it’s not comforting. For Piera Gelardia, Farrow & Ball’s St. Gile’s Blue was the perfect reflection of her daughter Viva’s personality: energetic but peaceful. “We realized that we wanted her room to be a sanctuary for her to imagine and dream,” she says. 

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The Powder Blue Nursery

While this space in Dee Eke’s Long Island City apartment serves as both office and nursery, both zones share a Clare paint color and a cushion of Flor tiles. The multicolored mix underfoot gives the pastel walls a modern edge—but that wasn’t always the plan. Eke had to get creative when the single colorway she started with was discontinued.

The Denim Blue Nursery

Blue is technically the accent hue in this nursery by designer Nicole Hirsch, but in standout finishes, it has just as much impact as the graphic wallpaper. Peep the glossy moldings, painted Old Glory by Benjamin Moore, and one of the coolest gliders we’ve seen, upholstered in a textured denimlike-patchwork print.

The Limewashed Blue Nursery

Forward Interiors’s secret to a blue nursery that’s nowhere near saccharine? Introducing hits of black—you’ll spot it here on the trim, art frame, and custom stained-wood dresser—to contrast with the softness of the Bauwerk Colour walls.

The Botanical Blue Nursery

A no-fail way to choose a paint color is to pull it from another feature you’ve already decided on. In designer Laura Kern Hennessey’s case, that was the magical meadow mural she hand-painted in her son’s nursery. The slate blue on the lower half of the walls is an exact match for the leafy stems above it.

The Goodnight Moon Blue Nursery

Artist Raven Roxanne’s 1875 Charleston, South Carolina, home is awash in understated shades inspired by British brands like DeVol, with one exception: her son’s nursery. The walls are a deep cornflower, while the trim is Kermit-esque green—both from Fine Paints of Europe (E14-33 and E11-29, specifically). It’s a lot of color, but the 13-foot-tall room can handle it. “One of my friends came in and said, ‘Oh, my gosh, it looks like Goodnight Moon,’” Roxanne remembers. “I had never thought about it, but it does.” 

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If there’s one universal concern that consumes new parents, it’s sleep—both your little one’s and your own. In an effort to help everyone catch one or two more z’s upon baby’s arrival, consider a sage green nursery. Color psychologist Tash Bradley once told us that green is a top choice for creating a relaxing environment because “biophilic shades mentally bring us closer to nature and harmony.” So when the nesting stage hits, determine whether you want a splash or top-to-bottom color with the help of these calming sage nurseries. (Psst: We’ve got kids’ room inspiration, too.) Then cross your fingers and toes for some semi-solid shut-eye.

The Sage Green Nursery Celebrating Mother Nature

A nature-inspired paint color (Final Furlong by Little Greene Paint & Paper) was just the beginning when Sophie Ashby of Studio Ashby designed her daughter Gaia’s London nursery. She also brought in more literal takes on flora and fauna in the form of bold botanical upholstery, a painting of the South African mountains by local artist Anna van der Ploeg, and a blooming blown-glass chandelier.

The Sage Green Nursery With Just Enough Contrast

For the perfect complement to her son’s sage nursery, painted in Mossa by Dulux, Australian designer Alessandra Smith simply looked across the color wheel. She landed on terracotta, which made its way onto the crib sheet, floor lamp, and play mat. Muddying up the red and green is what keeps the combo from shouting “Christmas.”

The Texture-on-Texture Sage Green Nursery

For photographer Shannon Oleksak, paneling has been a crucial character builder in her family’s Charleston, South Carolina, new build—you’ll spot it everywhere from the kitchen island to the primary bathroom. The latest place for it to make an appearance is in her son’s nursery, where it gives the feature wall, coated in Sherwin-Williams’s Evergreen Fog, some added dimension. A woven bassinet, shades, and animal artwork help, too.

The Sage Green Nursery That Tricks the Eye

A more sophisticated take on the primary hues that dominate the children’s decor market? Sky blue, marigold, and pops of scarlet red, all against a Sagebrush by Benjamin Moore backdrop. Designer Katie Davis stuck to this softer palette for practical reasons as much as aesthetics; the Houston nursery is on the smaller side, so anything too intense would be overkill.

The Statement-Making Sage Green Nursery

In chunky stripe form, sage can be for maximalists, too. Rather than attempt to hang wallpaper to achieve her “quirky without being babyish” nursery vision (too time-consuming!), British mom Kitty Patterson went the paint route—Verdigris by Edward Bulmer to be exact—pairing the soft color with the palest of blues.

The Sage Green Nursery That’s Not About the Walls

Joanna Landais, founder of Eklektik Studio, worked with the off-center window in this London nursery instead of against it, framing it in arched bookcases (one on the left, two on the right) and built-in closed storage for the inevitable explosion of toys. Although Green 14 by Lick only shows up on the doors and drawers, it steals the show thanks to ribbed fronts and oversize hardware.

The Sage Green Nursery That Divided and Conquered

Not only is a colorblocked half-wall a stellar option for color commitment–phobes, it can help create visual hierarchy. In this English nursery, designed by Born & Bred Studio, the crib and freestanding cabinet (not pictured) are both similar hues to the custom paint shade, encouraging them to fade somewhat into the background. Instead your eye is naturally drawn to the carved black fireplace and industrial floor-to-ceiling windows.

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