Growing up, I was taught that pink and red should never be paired. Their status as similar, but different, shades of the same color was thought to be gaudy and clashing. Today, the palette has been championed by giants of design like Valentino and Gucci, and no longer holds these old associations. Kate Upton's living room color scheme is the perfect example of how to pair these tones so they look chic, not overwhelming.
The actress and her baseball player husband, Justin Verlander, worked with John Ruggiero Studio to fill their New York apartment with warm, evocative color. Their living room is especially striking in the way it pairs pale pink walls with a deep red sofa. Rather than clashing, they use a contrasting green-yellow palette across the rug and accent chair and warming wood pieces to make the combination look earthy and grounded. Pink books and a red vase on the organically shaped coffee table pull the disparate elements together. Varied textures, including velvet, sponged walls, and a fluted glass light fixture, create an inviting atmosphere.
