National Barbie Day – A Look at The Barbiecore Home Trend

In celebration of National Barbie Day (March 9th), MyJobQuote's interior designer, Ryan McDonough take a look at the Barbiecore home trend sweeping the nation. 

There is a new trend that is making waves this year and it comes with a big personality. The Barbiecore home trend is the new pretty-in-pink aesthetic that’s sweeping through the nation.

In celebration of National Barbie Day, interior designer, Ryan McDonough at myjobquote.co.uk decided to take a deeper look into the new home trend to find out more about what it’s all about and how homeowners can achieve this bold new look in their homes.

Whether it’s through linens, paint colours, textiles, or decorative items, the ways to achieve the trend are countless. Here’s what MyJobQuote’s, Ryan McDonough had to say…

What Is The Barbiecore Trend All About?

Fixed on Y2k nostalgia, the Barbiecore trend embraces everything that is fun and fanciful in the world. When we talk Barbiecore, we’re not just talking about Barbie’s dream house. The Barbiecore trend can be achieved in many ways.

The popularity of the colour pink in the home is nothing new but it is evolving. For example, millennial pink became a giant trend just a few years ago and is still a staple in homes today. The millennial pink trend came from the megatrend of rose gold elements and an interest in warming up neutral colour schemes as well as a desire for colour after many years of cool whites and greys.

Instead of a slight step up from previous trends, Barbiecore is all about adding a blast of bright colour and personality to your home décor scheme. Although many people may be put off by the bright and bold theme, the Barbiecore trend is actually very versatile. The colour pink comes in a wide range of shades and tones that can appeal to anyone and combine well with many aesthetics.

How to Incorporate The Barbiecore Trend in Your Home

If you’re looking for the rules on the Barbiecore trend, you’ll be disappointed. There are no rules when it comes to this trend. Forget everything you knew about interior design and, instead, let your imagination rule the way. Play with patterns, go for statement pieces featuring curves and waves, and don’t be afraid of adding a lot of pops of colour.

Comfort is a big part of this trend. Think cosy furniture pieces such as sofas and chairs that invite you to want to snuggle up and linger for longer.

Consider incorporating bold, dynamic patterns, imaginative silhouettes, and vintage mod-mod pieces. Plus, you can’t forget about the clever use of colour, mainly Barbie’s signature colour – pink! Above everything else, you want to make sure you fill your home with all of the things you love.

Subtle Ways to Add The Barbiecore Home Trend to Your Home

If you are looking for a more subtle approach to the Barbiecore trend, stick to small punches of pink around the home. Even if you’re going subtle, the possibilities are endless. There are many different ways to incorporate pink into your home décor.

Start by adding some bold, saturated colours on a painted furniture piece or go a little bigger by painting a feature wall in your home. Pair these with crisp whites and neutrals to really make the pink shades pop.

Consider adding some more moody or romantic shades of pink along with dramatic art pieces and interesting lighting items. This will allow you to achieve a dreamy and whimsical aesthetic with a polished edge.