Decorating With Magenta: 10 Easy Ways to Style Magenta
Simple tips for styling this chic shade.
With plenty of vibrancy and warmth, magenta is the perfect color to add a splash of style to your home. Magenta pulls elements from purple, pink, and red to create a color that feels bold and sophisticated. This is why magenta is the perfect shade for Pantone's Color of the Year.
Not sure what colors go with magenta or how to style magenta decor? We've gathered a list of simple ways to bring this eye-catching color into each room. Read on to find ideas that will make decorating with magenta easy.
1. Make Your Bed With Magenta Hues
When decorating with magenta, textiles are the perfect way to incorporate this color. So why not start with your bed? Start with solid magenta sheets to give your bedding a striking base for layering. Choose a patterned duvet cover or comforter that features the same color of the sheets to create a cohesive look. Look to the other colors in the bedding to add in secondary colors. Using the picture above as an example, it's easy to pick out bright green and marigold from the duvet cover and incorporate them along with magenta in the space.
Want to elevate your entryway? Embrace bold color by layering a magenta rug on top of a larger neutral rug. Not only does this give your space ample floor coverage, it also adds extra plushness to the space. Roll out a large neutral rug that fills the floor and then place a smaller, more colorful rug over the top. Look for fun variations, such as a geometric pattern or a shape that is different from the first layer, to bring some visual interest.
Make a statement with magenta upholstery. From a sofa to a set of armchairs, magenta can bring a beautiful swath of color to your living room. Pick a sofa with a vibrant shade of magenta for plenty of dramatic glam, or look for a pair of loveseats in a deep magenta color to stand out against a more subdued palette.
When thinking about what colors go with magenta, you're in luck! Even though magenta is a bright color, it pairs well with a variety of neutrals, pastels, or other bold hues. Add a magenta throw pillow to a pile of neutrals for a fun splash of color, or layer a magenta throw pillow with other brightly colored throw pillows to top your sofa with rainbow-like delight.
Because it's such a vivid hue, using magenta as a pop of color is one of the best ways of incorporating it into your space. Start with a neutral foundation, such as a brown sofa or cream-colored walls, and add in small pieces with plenty of color. Ottomans and wall art are great for brightening up a neutral base. In the photo above, we love how the magenta ottoman blends into the warm boho living room and pairs perfectly with different shades of pink.
Create a memorable tablescape with magenta table linens. Magenta works well with a wide range of other vivid colors, so it's easy to incorporate this hue into a stylish table setting. Go for bright magenta dinnerware and sunny yellow napkins to dress up a summertime spread, or mix magenta table linens and teal dinnerware into a fall tablescape for an unexpected color palette.
Add extra seating to the corner of your home office or bedroom with a magenta accent chair. Magenta is an excellent color if you're looking for a shade that feels both luxurious and upbeat, which makes it ideal for a comfortable and colorful accent chair. Opt for an accent chair made with velvet or chenille upholstery for a super soft finish.
Magenta decor doesn't have to feel over-the-top. Instead, you can bring magenta to your space in small yet impactful ways. Swap out a neutral piece of decor for a similar item in magenta. Replace white taper candles for an unexpected magenta, or top your coffee table with a sleek magenta tray to add extra color and corral your coffee table books.
Deep jewel tones make small spaces feel luxurious and cozy, so a dark magenta wall color takes your bathroom to the next level. Choose a deep magenta wallpaper to add texture and pattern to your bathroom walls, or opt for wall paint in a soft satin finish that will complement the sheen of the gold fixtures (like in the photo above).
Brighten up your porch or patio with fresh magenta throw pillows. They're a great addition to a neutral conversation set or a porch swing. Make sure to choose outdoor throw pillows designed to withstand the elements. Outdoor throw pillows are often made with materials that are resistant to mildew, stains, or fading to ensure the pillows stay vibrant.
