When it comes to designing a stylish closet, surely fashion designers know best. And Victoria Beckham? Even better. So, when she posted a video recently sharing two dresses she was considering wearing to an event, you bet I was looking at what was in the background instead. And I wasn't disappointed: a chartreuse velvet sofa boldly paired with dusty pink armchairs.
And, of course, she's bang on trend. Yellow-greens have been everywhere recently. We even named 'Sour Lime' our January Color Crush. Now, would I have initially thought to pair it with a dusty pink? Probably not — but it works. As for why, Livingetc's Design Lab by Livingetb stylist Miaad Latoof explains: "Chartreuse is a confident choice, but when styled with intention, it feels effortlessly chic. In this space, Victoria softens its zesty edge with dusty pink to create an overall refined look."
Dressing rooms are a space for experimentation, creativity, and style, after all, and that shouldn't stop with your clothes. But even if you aren't so lucky as to have an entire room dedicated to the art of dressing, there is so much we can learn from Victoria's bold dressing room idea, why it works, and how to steal the look.
Victoria's stylish sofas are the most colorful part of her largely monochromatic room. Elsewhere, the floor-to-ceiling wardrobes finished with thin black detailing and white doors speak to a simple yet dramatic type of glamour. Another reason the bold chartreuse-and-dusty-pink combination works so well is the way it complements the room's structural features.
"Set against classic interior architectural details, the results feel quietly Parisian," explains Miaad. "This is evidence that bold colors don't always need theatrics to feel elevated." This is definitely true in Victoria's space, with its white crown moulding, intricate ceiling rose, and crystal chandelier, all of which add to that understated yet elegant feel.
All these features, and especially the dramatic lighting fixture, ooze with old-world glamour, while the bold color combination helps to lift the space out of the past and bring it into contemporary interior design trends; the perfect blend of old and new.
While the invigorating feel of chartreuse is perfectly balanced with the antique finish of dusky pink, there are — perhaps surprisingly — plenty of other combinations that work with this sour green to create an equally stylish finish.
"The shade itself is surprisingly versatile," Miaad explains. "It also sings alongside teals and sharper blues for contrast, warms beautifully with browns, and takes on a richer depth when paired with maroons."
But there's something about the unexpected and feminine elegance of Victoria's choice of dusty pink that has me hooked on this look. And if you're the same, here's some decor you can shop to recreate the look at home (even if you don't have a dressing room).
This sofa is a perfect example of how sophisticated chartreuse can look. I love the classy bistro feel from the gorgeous fluted cushions.
If you don't want to invest in a whole new sofa, this cushion is great way to bring in this style while still keeping your current pieces.
A glass table lamp like this is a great pop of color to bring some light and style to any corner of your room.
This dusky pink looks so good on velvet — and this sofa bed is great example of how practicality and style can work together so well.
I'm a big fan of colored glass, and the way this color-blocked vase balances between modern and classic is so stylish.
A slightly smaller (and less zesty) green sofa this time, the scallops on this piece add great sculptural shape to your space.
As you've seen, elegant spaces don't always have to revolve around neutrals. There are plenty of ways to create colorful, quiet luxury that perfectly balances expression and elegance.
