Barbie’s iconic dreamhouse is known for its extravagant Palm Springs aesthetic, crazy architecture and bright-bold furniture, which may seem a tad too much for the real world. Still, with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie dominating cinemas across the globe, thousands of homeowners are feeling the need to inject a little bit of Barbie’s vibe into their homes.
This is why relocation expert Harrison Gough at Moving Feedback has put together the ultimate ‘Barbie-fy‘ your home guide to get your interior from drab to chic in just a few steps.
Think pink
No matter your usual home aesthetic, if you want to incorporate the Barbiecore trend into your home, you will have to inject some pink.
Understandably, not everyone will want to paint every wall in the house pink, attach a pink slide to the exterior and put a statement fuchsia piano in the entranceway, so if you just want to get creative with splashes of pink, then here’s how:
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Look for handy and practical pink décor – shelves are a great place to start. They are perfect for decluttering spaces, showcasing special items and adding a lived-in feel to any room. You can also decorate the shelves with your favourite pink decorations, books and candles to Barbie-up any room.
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Bedding is everything – selecting the right bedding for your wanted aesthetic is key to having a gorgeous-looking bedroom. To add a slight Barbie twang, decorate regular white bedding with a few different pink pillows in various shades and accompany it with a gorgeous pink throw to tie it together.
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Take it to the bathroom – A great way to decorate a bathroom is with small accessories like washbags and baskets that look practical and cute if you want to keep your minimalist style bathroom but still play with colour, why not go for colourful towels and shower luffas, which can work wonders in brightening up a bathroom while at the same time keeping it accessible to switch up the colours whenever you feel to change.
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Simple but effective – an easy way to add in a simple pink addition is by dotting pink candles around your home; they add instant brightness and look beautiful when lit.
Upcycle your old furniture
While redecorating can be fun and work wonders for your mental state, it can also be expensive, especially if you tend to switch up your aesthetic often. This is why getting involved in some upcycling is cost-effective and fun.
Whether it be upholstering an old chair with some funky and bright new fabric or taking an old worn-out dresser and turning it into a bright work-from-home station, there is no limit on what you can produce.
When looking for items to upcycle, it’s worth hunting Facebook marketplace for local furniture that people may not want, as well as searching through eBay, scanning thrift stores and hitting up yard sales, as there are often one-of-a-kind pieces at very good prices.
To Barbie-fy your furniture, a great place to start is by applying a lick of fresh paint on any dull or worn-out pieces that need a new lease of life. The Barbie Dreamhouse is covered in pink décor, but that doesn’t mean that there are no other colours that make the house pop.
Opt for sage greens, aqua blues and soft lilacs as a starting point if the pink is too risky. These colours work beautifully together and are a great way of brightening up a boring white or muted space.
Mix Materials
Don’t be afraid to mix materials. One of the best ways to aid your house in becoming a home is to make it feel comfortable and inviting, and nothing says that more than mixing materials such as wood, metal, wicker, and glass together in a space.
To sprinkle some Barbie into your home, why not try pairing your wooden bed frame with metal or industrial-style bedside tables or place your beautiful glass coffee table on top of a gorgeous colourful wool rug, styling both areas up with bright and cheerful ornaments or stylish books to add some dimension.
Although adding decoration and your own individual flare to your home is key, note that you want to avoid it looking cluttered and messy. Try not to overfill shelves and countertops and focus more on statement pieces which can be dotted around in each room.
Prints and Patterns
If you want to maintain a minimalistic feel and just incorporate a splash of Barbie into your home, this can be done easily with prints and pictures, adding life and a sense of homeliness to any room.
A great benefit of adding prints and photos throughout your home is that you can switch them up whenever you feel tired of the look or want to experiment with different colours. For an impressive statement wall, why not get your favourite pictures or prints framed in all different shapes and sizes and put them together on a large wall that needs jazzing up. This makes it exciting for guests to look at when they visit, and it is so easy to switch out the photos as the years go on.
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