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Barbiecore is defined by a bright pink hue, a nod to one of the doll's signature colors.
There are ways to incorporate the look into your home without it dominating your space.
We asked a designer for tips on how to embrace the Barbiecore trend and how to style it.
This year, Barbiecore fashion was as hot as the pink that it's known for. Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and Florence Pugh were all spotted in the vibrant shade that's long been favored by Mattel's Barbie doll.
"There's this resurgence of this nostalgia," said interior designer Sara Story of Sara Story Design. "I think Barbie represents that."
For those who love the color and all it represents, there are plenty of ways to embrace it (or perhaps some milder pinks) with home decor, too.
We've rounded up decor and other items that show you can incorporate the palette without using Barbie's DreamHouse as an actual blueprint. "You're not trying to recreate a specific time or a specific interior," she said. "You're just extrapolating and finding something that you find interesting within that trend." Adding in neutral hues can complement the pink while still looking balanced.
"There's a playfulness in it that still can be timeless and elegant and not over the top," said Story.
Here are 12 ideas for incorporating Barbiecore into your home.
Pale pink is a welcoming option for wall paint
Clare
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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Make a blush-colored couch the centerpiece of a room
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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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Pink pairs perfectly with a snuggly throw blanket
Barefoot Dreams
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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Go a bit more vibrant with lush throw pillows
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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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When it comes to your sheets, think pink
Cuddle Down
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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Add an accent chair in dusty rose, magenta, or any hue in between
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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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Set a stunning table with bubblegum-colored napkins and centerpieces
West Elm
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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Sip from a rosé-colored glass
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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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Add faux flowers in shades from flamingo to fuchsia
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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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Brighten your bathroom with coral towels or a bathmat in cherry blossom
Pottery Barn
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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Sink your feet into a raspberry rug
Macy's
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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Liven up your lawn with peony patio accessories
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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.
