Decorating with red and pink: How to master this daring colour combination

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Blush or plaster pink is Matthew Williamson’s go-to neutral Sarah Ross, co-founder of home accessories brand, Addison Ross begins, “I tend to break traditional colour matching. But when we started establishing our brand’s signature Pantones, it became clear to me that those rules are made to be broken.” open image in gallery Matthew Williamson recommends using red to highlight an accessory or piece of furniture For those wondering where to start, British interior designer, Matthew Williamson recommends re-defining what constitutes a “neutral”. If you’re in doubt about giving this combo a go, start with some easy-to-change ideas, such as a bunch of red dahlias in a pink vase, or a lampshade in an ikat pattern that combines both colours.” open image in gallery Athina Bluff draws upon nature, and looks for organic colour pairings Athina Bluff, founder of interior design studio, Topology, adds: “Think about which shades complement each other rather than clash. Make sure to balance your pink and red scheme out with neutral tones like off-whites and creams as well as greens, blues, and natural woods.” Annika Reed, founder of the eponymous wallpaper and fabric studio agrees, adding “Consider infusing touches of gold into your scheme for a luxurious ambiance, such as with a heavy gilt frame, a lamp with a brass base, or a chair upholstered in gold velvet.”