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10 swoon-worthy farrow & ball sulking room pink bedroom ideas

Sulking Room Pink bedrooms. If you’re a Farrow & Ball stan like we are, you’ve heard all about them. But how do you actually implement this wonderfully nuanced dusty pink in a way that truly complements the space? Lucky for you, this guide provides plenty of helpful hints and enough distinct ideas for designers of all persuasions, so you can escape the decision fatigue once and for all!

First things first, though, what’s the make-up of Sulking Room Pink and why is this Farrow & Ball bedroom shade so sought after?

what colour is sulking room pink? the anatomy of Farrow & Ball’s moodiest pink

Muted, grown up and grounding: all terms associated with this dusty rose pink. Neither too overtly pink nor too brown-adjacent, the colour strikes the perfect balance between warming and sentimental, making it a great choice for north-facing rooms. Its volatile mix of undertones offers a hint of masculinity, keeping interiors from feeling too young or bubbly, and because of its powdery appearance, it’s easy to match with a plethora of other colours from soft creams to olive greens and teals.

10 sulking room pink bedroom ideas

1. classic panelling with a contemporary twist

If you peruse the swathes of DIY projects using F&B’s flagship pink online, you’ll quickly see a pattern start to emerge – Sulking Room Pink panelling. Owing to the nuanced undertones and the paint’s unique reaction to light throughout the day, it looks utterly charming coating decorative wall panelling from shiplap to wainscoting,  appearing at times more overtly pink and at others more brown.

2. spruce up a fireplace surround

Who says your fireplace needs to be a boring shade? Certainly, not us! In fact, if you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace in your bedroom, take this as a sign to experiment. Whether you want to contrast a painted chimney breast with the surround, or you’re after a completely colour-drenched look, this is an ingenious way to bring a renewed dimension of style into the space.

3. sulking room pink in moderation – it’s in the details

When a room is drowning in one colour, sometimes it can get overwhelming. To avoid pink overload, there are plenty of techniques for quietly dispersing this lovely blush shade into your bedroom. From painting your radiators / radiator covers to picking a specific corner for the colour to grace your furniture, you don’t need to go overboard. Remember, your doors, trim and even shelves are all small ways to introduce a sense of softness to the space too.

4. break the rules by bringing your door into a two-tone scheme

a bedroom featuring a two toned Sulking Room Pink scheme that carries over the door

Hear us out… One of the most cutting-edge ways to instil a sense of visual intrigue into your bedroom using Sulking Room Pink is by incorporating it into a two-colour scheme that continues over doors as well as hugging the walls. A simpler duotone bedroom can look quite traditional, but with this element of surprise, the whole design is elevated, creating an unarguably editorialised look. In this example, 60% of the wall is SRP. We love how the neutral pairing is carried across the door right at the top!

5. splash your bedroom furniture in this moody blush

If you’re not up for colour-blocking the entirety of your walls, a good compromise could be opting for a more stripped-back neutral as a backdrop and then upcycling any wooden furniture in the blush shade. With large wardrobes, painting them in a captivating shade can feel fairly similar to introducing a feature wall, except you have the added texture from any details on the doors or the handles’ finish.

6. pink on pink

You’re already on the pink train, so why not fully commit?  And when there’s an abundance of coordinating shades in Farrow & Ball’s repertoire, the choice isn’t just utilitarian but fun as can be. For a light-hearted and decidedly feminine look, lighter variations of the shade work a charm. See this Sulking Room Pink panelling paired with Pink Ground No.202 on the walls – with the gingham bedspread thrown in, it’s a masterclass in pastels.

7. try a scalloped feature wall

Painting a feature wall? One method of injecting a bit more fun into it is by taking a more unconventional path. From wall arches to scalloped colours like this beautiful children’s room, you don’t have to stick to a basic shape. In fact, this playful use of colour can lend a feel of retro kitsch to your bedroom.

8. lean into whimsical with ditsy floral accents

Whilst our Farrow & Ball blush isn’t quite the candied pink we’ve seen surge in popularity alongside the barbiecore craze, there are ways to feminise your bedroom without verging into sickly sweet territory. Case and point, this gorgeous nursery interior. The designer has made sure to not go overboard on the pink, and it really works. Along with the decorative wallpaper and gallery wall, it feels distinctly vintage; nostalgic in the best way.

9. pitch dark & light against each other for ultimate contrast

There’s something very chic in the pink and black combo, and the masculine edge of Sulking Room Pink provides just the right amount of ‘bite’ to help you pull off this modern look. Whether you opt for black furnishings, trim or features like a fireplace, there’s plenty of room for experimentation. In terms of paint colours, allow us to point you in the direction of Farrow & Ball’s iconic Railings No.31.

10. don’t forget the 5th wall!

We’re always full of ceiling colour advice, so here goes: when it comes to curating an intentional Sulking Room Pink bedroom scheme, you should consider bringing the demure blush right up to the ceiling. Here, there are two routes to that elusive interior design wow factor.

One, you could create a real sense of personality by pairing a Sulking Room Pink ceiling with white walls, lowering the ceiling height whilst making any architectural details pop. Two, you could play with walls and ceilings of the same colour or perhaps very similar ones like Pink Drab No.207. This gives a poignant, cocooning feel of intimacy ideal for a good night’s sleep.

what colour goes with sulking room pink?

Before we call it a day on our Sulking Room Pink bedroom ideas, let’s take a look at some of the shade’s complementary colours. Use an attentively selected combination of any of those laid out below and you can’t go wrong, trust us!

complementary neutrals

If you want to make a gloomy space brighter and by extension livelier, it’s a good idea to get your neutrals down as early as possible. By dedicating a significant portion of your interior to these lighter shades, you’ll be able to bounce more light around the bedroom and keep things from feeling dingy. But which neutrals are up to the job?

Farrow & Ball designate Skimming Stone No.241 as the complementary white, but there are scores of other options. Essentially, you ought to pick anything with light grey undertones, so Shaded White No.201, Shadow White No.282 and School House White No.291 are all on the (colour) cards. They look lovely wherever you put them – ceiling, skirting, trim, doors, you name it!

@farrowandball Patrick is chatting through three schemes using our ever popular #SulkingRoomPink.   A romantic and muted rose, this shade can be used throughout the home, feeling warm and inviting in darker spaces and dusty and relaxed in lighter rooms.   1. #SulkingRoomPink with #ShadedWhite and #HopperHead. 2. #SulkingRoomPink with #BroccoliBrown and #Stirabout. 3. #SulkingRoomPink with #JamesWhite, #MonkeyPuzzle and #SudburyYellow #FarrowandBall ♬ original sound – Farrow & Ball

contrasting shades

Taking a leaf from Patrick O’Donnell’s book – F&B’s Brand Ambassador – let’s talk about contrasting shades. In a recent social media video, he pointed to a variety of colours including Hopper Head No.305, Broccoli Brown No.198 and the archived Monkey Puzzle No. 238 to complement the dusty blush. We’re big fans of his pink and yellow suggestion; whether it’s furniture pieces, fabrics or even a lamp, Sudbury Yellow No.51 would make such a vibrant accent colour!

We’d also like to spotlight this gorgeous scheme from Shiftabrick – the combination of the cabinets in Pigeon No.35 and the floor border in Railings No.31 work a treat, proving that grey-tinged blues, however light or dark, are a go-to for a reason.

similar pinks

Still not 100% sure whether you’re ready to take the plunge with a Sulking Room Pink bedroom? No stress. There are plenty of Farrow & Ball pinks in the same family, which read just as charming and sultry. The closest match you can find in the Farrow & Ball Archive – Pink Drab No.207, another muted pink that is a little more subtle or discreet – but there are plenty of others with that lovely dusky feel.

If it’s the strong grey undertone that drew you to SRP, you could consider Peignoir No.286, with its equally dusty feel yet lighter appearance. Not so keen on the generous dose of grey pigment? Then you might want to move along the colour cards until you find something a little more vibrant á la Cinder Rose No.246 or Calamine No.230. The pair are definitely more romantic in tone, and are more suited to east-facing rooms as opposed to rooms subjected to cooler northern light.

Whatever the case, have a proper peruse of this versatile clan of colours before setting your mind on anything – you’ll find everything from cartoony rosés to coral and mushroomy neutrals that are only the slightest of pinks.

after a sulking room pink dupe?

Got too much real estate to paint to stay within your budget? Don’t worry – we gotcha! Whether you’re DYI-ing it or have booked a professional decorator in for the job, the price tag doesn’t have to get in the way of your vision.

Why not check out some of our other eco-conscious paint brands? We can even colour-match a cheaper trade paint alternative for you, so you can enjoy a Sulking Room Pink adjacent look without compromising on your values. Values? That’s right, all of our trade range is water-based, low VOC and ethically made, so you can sleep extra soundly with them on your walls. With this nifty tip, here closes our Sulking Room Pink bedroom guide.

For more Farrow & Ball bedroom colour ideas, be sure to peruse our content. Oh, and don’t forget to share your bedroom makeover with us over on social media!

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