PRETTY AND PINK
Whether you’re tickled pink, feeling in the pink or looking through rose-colored glasses, this sweet hue has a lot going for it. Its earliest associations with luxury link to 18th-century French royal courtiers who dined on opulent pink porcelain. The color’s feminization included its role in re-establishing clear gender roles for American women after their work-force efforts during World War II. The 1970s gay rights movement reclaimed pink’s blurred gendered specificity — until ultrasound technology in the 1980s put pink firmly in the “It’s a Girl” category of baby shower invitations and gender reveal parties.
Today, designers value rosy hues for their sophistication and subtle versatility. Sure, it can be played girly and frilly, but pinks can skew whimsical, neutral or even masculine when paired well and employed creatively. If you’re looking to refresh your home’s wall art, pink may be just the glow up you need!
THINK PINK: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?
If you’re new to decorating with pink art, you may think this hue is relegated to the nursery, a lady’s dressing area or a little girl’s bedroom. Someone a bit more adventurous might even consider hot pink wall art for the game room or a children’s play space. We’re here to change all that — because pink paintings can bring a breath of fresh air to nearly any room.
Start by reacquainting yourself with color theory and the color wheel. Remember the fun of mixing finger paints and colored clay in kindergarten? When you consider how various colors relate to each other, it’s easier to see how pairing, say, blush pink wall art with gray furnishings and white accessories creates a soft, sophisticated look.
Try these strategies for incorporating pink wall art into your home’s décor:
- Bright pinks & whites - A hot pink wall art set displayed on a crisp white wall makes a clean, contemporary statement. The contrast between a strong rosy shade and neutrals like white, off-white, black or gray keeps the pink art from coming off too strong. If you’re looking for striking guest bath or foyer wall art, pink and white is a winning combo.
- Muted pinks - Another way to get your décor in the pink is to opt for muted shades that set a soft, romantic tone. Layer pink canvas wall art with blush bedding, muted lighting and luxe materials like suede and leather for a master suite that’s sweet as can be. If you choose three shades of pink that are close to each other on the color wheel, they create an analogous palette of incremental hues that feels totally neutral.
- Pinks and colors - Pink plays well with many other colors, finding balance, contrast and contemporary flair along the way. Try these combos to see what tickles you pink:
- Pink & Gray - Sophisticated, tailored, crisp
- Pink & Green - Fresh, modern, restful
- Pink & Blue - Cool, smart, classy
- Pink & Orange - Vibrant, joyful, energetic
- Pink & Red - Tonal, pleasing, trendy
- Pink & Yellow - Sunny, cheerful, uplifting
- Pink & Gold - Opulent, feminine, timeless
- Pink & Black - Moody, dramatic, retro
HOW TO HANG WALL ART
- Choose the right size art for your space. Minted offers pink wall art in a range of sizes from 5” x 7” to 40” x 54”, with pink canvas wall art selections as large as 70” x 48”. Keep in mind that certain matting and framing options may add to the overall dimensions of your artwork.
- Decide how to arrange your pink art. Whether you’re creating a gallery wall for an open floor plan area or sneaking small pink paintings into the space between appliances in the kitchen, use butcher paper to try various arrangements before putting any holes in your walls.
- Pick a center focal point for the room. A large piece of blush pink wall art can spark conversations when it’s the focal point of the den, living room or dining area. Use our augmented reality tool on your smartphone to see how your selection of pink wall art will look with other décor and furnishings, including easy options for adjusting the position, angle and size.
- What you’ll need to hang your pink paintings: Gather masking tape, butcher paper, a pencil, a level, a measuring tape and some nails, picture hanging hooks or adhesive hooks. Minted’s tips for hanging wall art include positioning art at eye level, using two hooks to hang pink art that measure 8” x 10” or larger and texting a Minted stylist for free advice on placement and more.
STYLES FEATURED ON THIS PAGE
Impressionism - This style of art features dynamic depictions of light, unusual perspectives and thin yet visible brushstrokes to create dreamy images that leave the details to the viewer's imagination. Browse pink paintings of seascapes, landscapes and still life compositions in our collection.
Art Deco - The art deco style brings bold colors, clean lines and a strong sense of movement to pink canvas wall art. Find blush and hot pink wall art featuring animals, florals and scenes of everyday life to pair with mid-century furniture and black and white accessories for a timeless art deco look in the den, home office or master suite.
Abstract - Evoke feelings of calm, romance or whimsy with an abstract pink painting from this collection. When artists take liberties with the hues and shapes of the natural world, they invite imaginative interpretations and emotional responses. Free your space from tradition by adding abstract pink art to the kitchen, laundry room or kids’ play area.
Realism - Realistic artwork depicts people, places and things in a familiar way. Choose realistic pink wall canvas art to add texture and depth to the master suite or main living area. Whether it’s a rosy watercolor sunset, a photograph of a bright fuchsia door or a human figure featured in blush pink wall art, realism brings the world into focus.
