I created a pink pantry without overdoing the pink – here’s how I used colour without overwhelming the space

Selection of pink, blue and green paint samples on paper attached to wall.

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My husband’s first reaction when I told him I wanted a pink pantry was delight (surprisingly)! “Finally some colour!”, he said. That’s because I chose a grey kitchen and a cream utility room, which to him is devoid of colour – rude, as he knows that I introduce colour through styling!