Chic, chic, chic describes the pairing of pink and black. If you are looking a classic, feminine, yet stylish theme for a girl’s nursery, then this is the perfect color combination. Pink is the color of girls and using a soft, not-too-bright shade on the walls makes the room timeless instead of screaming, “This is a baby’s room.” Dressed up with black furniture and boutique accents, this is one nursery theme a baby girl can grow up in.
Selecting Pink Paint for a Nursery
Finding the perfect shade of pink paint is essential to establishing the right mood for this sophisticated nursery. The right one should surround the room with warmth and softness. Look for paints with soft color, not cotton candy-like brights. These three examples are pale and pretty. Each looks great with black.
- White Dogwood (SW6315) Sherwin Williams
- Baby Blush (1008-2C) Valspar
- Cat's Meow (1332) Benjamin Moore
Choosing Black Furniture for a Nursery
When picking out furniture for a girl’s nursery, black may not be the first color considered. However, the ebony tone provides the perfect contrast to a backdrop of pink walls. It is sophisticated, yet modern. While black is often a dominant color, the right furniture silhouette keeps it graceful instead of heavy. Use these tips when choosing girl’s nursery furniture.
- Cribs with curvy sides or slender spindles are classic options.
- An armoire or chifferobe looks dressier than a simple chest of drawers.
- A fully upholstered rocking chair, complete with back pillow and tailored skirt, is functional and feminine.
Decorating a Pink and Black Nursery
Once a backdrop of pink walls is in place and the basic furniture pieces selected, it is time to round out a pink and black nursery with girly, sophisticated accessories.
- Choose a fun pattern for bedding and window treatments to add interest to the nursery. Black and white toile is a traditional choice while a mix of polka-dots and stripes is more playful.
- Decorate the walls with pink and black fashion prints. Find them online or at arts and crafts stores. If you are crafty, try making them. Simply cut out the shapes of shoes, handbags and hats from black cardstock. Glue them to mats made from pink-patterned scrapbook paper. Hang them in a grid using basic black frames.
- Think of lighting like jewelry for the nursery. Hang a sparkly chandelier and choose lamps with glass or acrylic bases.
A pink and black color scheme gives a girl’s nursery an air of sophistication. The classic color combined with dark tones and stylish accessories creates the perfect room for a modern baby girl.
Karen Perkins - Karen Perkins is a freelance writer focusing on decorating, entertaining and crafting. A background in interior design combined with a ...
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