Rock That Raspberry Blush

by Corcoran McEnearney

In case you haven’t heard, paint company Benjamin Moore recently announced its color of the year for 2023. The lucky winner? Raspberry Blush, a beautiful reddish pink that’s full of charm and energy. Not sure how to incorporate this hue into your home? Read on for five of our favorite ways to have fun with the latest “it” color.

Add Pep to a Powder Room

Designers love using powder rooms to take risks with color and pattern. Why? Because these spaces can so easily be closed off from the rest of the home and won’t interfere with a more neutral color scheme. A Raspberry Blush powder room would be absolutely adorable! Take down that builder grade mirror and install something brass and ornate, then hang a couple of cute sconces on either side, too. Your family and your guests are bound to love this look.

Jazz Up a Pantry

Your pantry is primarily a utilitarian space, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be full of life and appear a bit playful! Paint the pantry walls Raspberry Blush and perhaps packing those lunchboxes or putting away groceries will feel like less of a chore. And use this as an opportunity to corral all of the miscellaneous items in your pantry once and for all—a little bit of color and some organization bins will turn even the most chaotic space into a chic one.

Transform the Inside of Your Closet

If you’ve always dreamed of a closet fit for a true fashionista, now is the time to act on that vision! First, you’ll want to go bold and feminine with some Raspberry Blush paint on each wall. The hue is perfect for a walk-in closet; it will bring those chic dressing room vibes from your favorite boutique into your own home. We suggest installing some white lacquer shelves for displaying your go to bags and shoes. Then, grab some acrylic jewelry holders and showcase your most vibrant baubles. When your closet looks this good, getting ready for the day will feel like you’re taking part in a fashion show.

Cover an Interior Door

Maybe you’re not quite ready to go bold when it comes to your front door, and we totally understand—but why not give one of your interior doors a bit of a facelift with Raspberry Blush? Painting interior doors is a great way to add some intrigue to your home, and a door is small enough that it’s easy to repaint quickly if your style changes down the line. So if you have a spare hour and feel like getting your painting on, what’s holding you back?

Paint the Ceiling

Decorated ceilings are having a major moment in the design world. Whether you spruce yours up with paint or wallpaper, you can’t go wrong. We like the idea of taking a simple room with white or gray walls and adding a pop of Raspberry Blush to the ceiling for a bit of dramatic flair. Complete the look by installing an eye-catching light fixture, like a glittery chandelier or a sleek brass pendant. Your home will have never looked better!

Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelance writer, originally from Bethesda, MD. She contributes to a number of national design and lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, the Washington Post, and more. Sarah also works with designers to help them style spaces for photo shoots. Find more shelfies on her Instagram page, @sarahlyon9

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