Colour Spotlight: Turn Up The Heat With Bold Yet Livable Raspberry

Senior market editor Kai Ethier shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.

It’s finally summer! Yes, we’re feeling a touch of cabin fever, but adding a burst of this sophisticated take on pink will give our rooms some much-needed energy and help us start loving our homes again. Nautical hues may be a summer staple, but a deep rose-colored escape feels fresh and vibrant — viva la vida!

How To Add A Small Accent

The statement sofa in this living room by designer Cy Carter and architect Barbara Bestor is nothing less than eye candy; it gives the light-filled space a fuchsia-forward dose of vitality.

“When we stumble upon things we love, we find a space for them,” says homeowner Ali Yaphe of this entryway’s shocking pink rug. Her daughter Annie seems to approve of the colorful space, too.

House & Home February 2019

Kids’ rooms are the perfect place to experiment with color! Designer Sam Sacks played with a sunset-inspired palette — including a rich raspberry blanket casually draped over the bed — in her daughter’s Cali-cool bedroom. Bedding can easily be replaced as the seasons change.

House & Home June 2014

How To Make A Big Statement

Afternoon tea in the sitting room is never dull when paired with a deliciously deep pink feature wall and matching floral vignette. A red ottoman spices up the cooler hues in this palette.

Similar to Farrow & Ball’s statement wall, fuchsia grasscloth wallpaper adds even more visual interest to the eye with subtle texture. This petite principal bedroom proves that even small spaces can have big style.

House & Home September 2013

Rugs are a simple yet striking way to inject color into a space — just look to this saturated dining room adorned with pink and purples hues.

House & Home April 2014