AN ARTIST who hates bland decor has revealed she’s finally found her “safe space” after painting her entire home pink.
Meg , 26, lives in her colourful pad in North Lincolnshire with her husband Rob and their dog Walter.
The artist, from North Lincolnshire, has taken this to the next level, drenching her entire home in various shades of pink.
Speaking exclusively to innovative interior brand Ruggable , Meg said that her main inspiration comes from her art, and how pink is reflective of her personality.
She said: “I’m an artist and designer and have always used lots of colour in my work, but pink has always been the colour that I’m most drawn to.
“Even growing up, I absolutely loved it, so when it came time to decorate our first home, I thought about which colours made me happiest and brought me the most joy.
“I see my home as an extension of my creativity, and I love pulling inspiration from interiors on social media and Pinterest, as well as from my own illustrations, sketchbooks and experiences.
“Anywhere I see colour being used beautifully and boldly.
“I don’t really do neutrals in my wardrobe, and I don’t do neutrals in my artwork, either.
“Colour is such a big part of my personality and my life. I feel like it keeps me feeling creative and inspired. My home just feels like an extension of me.
“It wasn’t a question, I was just so excited to make everything pink!”
In particular, Meg revealed she is most proud of her pink kitchen which is “so homely and soft”.
“It was our first big pink decision, and it really paid off”, she said.
“Somehow, we managed to get the balance of softness and warmth while still making it bold and unapologetically pink. It brings us so much joy.”
When it comes to other peoples opinions on her home, Meg stated that some people find it shocking, but they always leave feeling cheerier.
She said: “Sometimes people are a bit shocked at first, I think just because it’s so normal these days to see neutral or monochrome homes.
“But those are usually the same people who end up saying how much they like it, even when they didn’t expect to.
“When we were ordering and planning the kitchen, my dad was so unsure if pink would work, but now he even says it’s perfect for our little home.
“My Nanna always makes me smile because every time she comes over for a cuppa, she says how joyful it feels, and then she goes home wanting to add more colour to her own house.
“I work from home, so making my space colourful, joyful and full of personality was always our priority.
“It’s also been such a help for my mental health, having a home that feels bright and happy has made it my safe space and somewhere I can truly be myself.”
And the graphic design graduate is sick of seeing trolls claim that “colourful homes are killing resale value”.
She fumed: “I disagree completely! But also, I’m not living in my home thinking about what the next buyer would like.
“I’m making my house a home and our safe space.”
When it comes to budget, where to save and where to splurge, Meg has some great advice for anyone wanting to have a colourful home transformation.
And she believes taking it at a slower pace is the best course of action.
She said: “For us, our kitchen was the biggest pink decision in our home. It was an important decision, but we knew deep down it was what we wanted, and we’ve never once regretted it.
“However, I think it’s also important to note that colour doesn’t have to be used on a large scale or be expensive.
“A tin of paint can transform a room at a lower cost, or you could even just add some pink accessories to brighten up the space.
“We did things slowly so we could get everything exactly how we wanted.
“We’ve lived in our first home for just over 3 years and have only just completed the bathroom. Saving up for the renovation was so worth it, though, as we got everything just as we dreamed of.”
She added: “I try to choose colours and designs that feel fun and playful but still calm and soft for everyday life. I wanted the house to feel creative and full of personality, but also cosy and practical.
“I’ve also found second-hand furniture and painted it to fit our style, while keeping it functional and somewhere to store our stuff.
“We still have some very greige and neutral areas, though, like our hallway with its dark brown carpet, which hasn’t been touched since we moved in.
“We’re saving up for that project next, and honestly, doing things slowly has worked well for us, even when sometimes you wish you could just complete it all in one go.”
