Actress Elisabeth Moss was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale — but while she’s currently best associated with television — her home leans more towards the film industry. Most notably, a subtly homage to one of the biggest images of 2023.
Even before its release, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was making waves in the world of fashion and interiors—most importantly in the form of Barbiecore—a vibrant design trend that, in all its fun and flirtatiousness, is a minimalist’s nightmare. However, there are a few ways to embrace the Barbiecore movement without gambling with your room’s overall color scheme—and that includes looking at pastels.
In her living room (below), Elizabeth is pictured on a pale pink sofa in her neutral space. With its soft, blush hue, the piece isn’t bold enough to define as strictly Barbiecore-inspired — but it does allow us to have just the right amount of fun with the color of the moment.
Besides the basic sofa, Elizabeth decked out the room with pink furnishings, including a light pink fruit bowl filled with her accessories and (what appears to be) a pink circular glass candle.
The space has a splash of pink without devoting the entire scheme to the cause—something to note as the trend shows no signs of wavering this season. Karen Rohr, designer of Mackenzie Collier Interiors, agrees.
“Despite its playful nature, Barbicure can be very versatile,” she says. “First, go for light, airy colors like pale pink… Feel free to use any shade of pink to beat up your existing color palette, if any.”
Karen is a Senior Designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors, an award-winning interior design team based in Arizona, serving both residential and commercial clients, coast to coast. Since graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Universidad Rafael Urdaneta, she has secured her position at Mackenzie Collier, working on architectural proposals and designs or a portfolio of clients.
Besides decorating with pink, Karen adds that we can experiment with barbequer in style by adding details like ruffles and lace or even quiet luxury finishes, like gold.
Keep in mind that this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy your extensions. Get creative with picture frames, lampshades and cushions. The goal is to create a space that feels fun and inviting.
(Image credit: Pooky)
“This is a trend that celebrates female beauty, and this can be incorporated into interior design in many different ways, and as with any trend, I would never recommend going too literal, but we can have fun with small details,” adds the designer.
We started by buying these Elizabethan-inspired sofas (including the all-important one) below.
Gianmarco Upholstered Sofa Bed
Stylish, functional and totally pink – this sofa is our ticket to the world of Barbiecore – without changing our entire scheme. The piece features elegant velvet upholstery, tufted pillows, and chrome metal legs for the perfect finishing touch.
Sure, it’s not pink. However, the eagle among us may have noticed this Diptyque Yasmine Candle above Elizabeth side table. This candle promises to fill our home with the “intoxicating floral fragrance” of jasmine and warm vanilla.
Whether we use it for fruit or to store accessories, this vintage pink fruit bowl is a distinct way to beat a barbequer, just the way Elizabeth intended. It features a pretty scalloped texture around the rim and a floral and vine design inside the bowl.
While shades of pink are very versatile and have been a popular choice in interior designs for centuries. However, if pink is too feminine for you, try peach instead.
“Peaches also have a clear connection to nature and represent a range of shades that range from bright orange-pink to yellow-orange,” says Sarah Lloyd, Senior Brand Manager at Valspar. It is often used as a neutral shade in place of beige and warm white. Encouraging light in a space, infusing it with soothing and refreshing energy, peachy pink is great for a relaxing bedroom or study.