12 Barbiecore decor ideas to turn your home into your very own dream house

To add an inviting flair to your dining room, you could paint the walls pale pink, Story said. "Those pink, kind warmer tones are really flattering and make a space very atmospheric, lighting-wise," she said.

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Opting for a pink couch doesn't mean the rest of the room has to be drab if you dabble in a range of pinks, Story said. "The bright pinks could be a focal point, but then pale pinks are so pretty, too," she said. "And that could be an entire room, mixed with black, whites, grays — more kind of neutrals and still very elegant."

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If you have a neutral-colored sofa, a pink throw is a simple way to liven it up. "I think gray and off-white creams go really well with a bright pink," said Story, who also thinks deeply saturated blues coordinate nicely as well. 

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Another low-stakes way to embrace Barbiecore is with throw pillows. "That's such a good way that you could just live with it for six months, one year, or two years," she said, suggesting you use accent pieces "to get that color, to get that energy, to get the playfulness and not have to commit to an entire room." 

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While Barbiecore is having a moment, that doesn't mean your space will look dated if you embrace its signature pink. "I don't think a color has to be a trend or trendy in the sense that it won't be timeless in your interior," said Story. 

Pink is a popular, enduring color for sheet sets, and many of our favorites come in rosy tones.  

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Story things there are ways to incorporate bright hues without worrying they'll go out of style. "It can still be timeless and elegant without being trendy," she said. 

Accent chairs can introduce smaller amounts of vibrancy. For a recent project, she reupholstered a pair of Borsani chairs in bright pink velvet. "You get this pop of color in this elegant room," said Story.  

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Thinking of holding a Barbie-themed dinner party? Story has some recommendations for tablescapes. "I love doing little groupings of different ceramics," she said. "That's a really nice way to have color and have something different than just flowers or candles or things like that. But it's also nice to mix all that together."

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From your morning coffee to a nightcap, you can find pink glassware for every occasion. "I was just in Milan, and they have so many beautiful cut-crystal glasses, and they're really fun and colorful," said Story. 

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Because of the pandemic, Story thinks people are more willing to have whimsical interiors "And it's kind of like, why not?" she said. "Why not have joy and fun and playfulness?" Flowers, whether fresh, dried, or artificial, are a natural way to introduce pink into any room. 

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You can go a bit bolder in a bathroom, said Story, a room where she recently used pink lacquer for a client. "It's a really great place to experiment with pattern, with bright color, with wallpaper," she said. 

"You have these little discovery moments of these bright colors, but they're grounded by more neutrals and textures," she said. 

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Your rug doesn't have to blend into the background. A bold pink or interesting pattern can turn into a statement-making piece. 

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Don't forget your lawn or patio when it comes to adding some brighter decor around your home. Story suggests adding cacti or other plants to pink planters. "Those are nice ways to add color outside that are practical," she said.  

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