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TOP TIPS TO PULL OFF BARBIECORE IN YOUR KITCHEN :
1 . Make an electric pink statement
Whether it ’ s a stand-out kitchen island , a tiled backsplash , or a statement wall , add some electricity to your kitchen by introducing a vibrant hot pink . Don ’ t want something so extreme ? Adding some electric pink appliances , like a microwave , kettle or even a fridge , is a great way to make a once-dull space feel lively and refreshed .
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2 . Pale pink painted cabinets and pink marble worktops
If you ’ re a little more colour-shy , don ’ t worry – Barbiecore doesn ’ t have to be all about splashing electric pink all over your kitchen walls . Instead , give your kitchen a subtler , Scandi-style Barbie makeover with pale pink painted cabinetry and delicate pink marble worktops .
3 . Add pink on the floors
Not wild about committing to pink kitchen cabinets ? Inject some Barbie fun into your kitchen space with a pink floor . Don ’ t worry , it doesn ’ t have to be a vibrant sea of bubblegum pink ; instead , try experimenting with different shades and patterns . Think soft pink floorboards , a baby pink checkerboard or candyfloss pink tiles .
5 . Dual-coloured kitchen
Not looking to pare back the pink ? Why not be even bolder by introducing another colour into the mix . You could opt for lime green appliances , a sunshine yellow splashback or a Ken-blue kitchen island .
4 . Two-tone pink
If you ’ re concerned going all out pink might be a bit too much , balance your bubblegum colour palette with some white or a softer pink shade . One of the most straightforward ways to incorporate different shades into your kitchen is by painting the bottom cabinets one colour and the top cabinets another , creating a two-toned Barbiecore kitchen .
While using pink in your kitchen might seem like a bold move , it ’ s such a versatile colour with so many different shades to choose - from the palest baby pinks to the hot pink fuchsias .
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