How to Design Your Home the Barbie Way

This is Barbie’s world, and we are living in it. One of the most awaited movies of 2023 is finally here and is being celebrated all over. The anticipation and arrival of the movie have become a trend where more and more people are ready to incorporate the aesthetics of Barbie into their lives.

Barbie movie, ever since its launch, has inspired the world of fashion and garments. But slowly, Barbie has taken over other walks of life. The recent movie has made ‘Barbiecore’ a trending topic. Barbiecore can be defined as an interior design and decoration style that is inspired by Barbie the doll, Barbie the movie, and Barbie’s world. It is chic, it is modern, it is fresh, and it is celebratory. The biggest inspiration behind Barbiecore is indeed Barbie’s Dreamhouse, both in the form of toys and as shown in the movie, but you can draw inspiration from multiple sources to create a stunning Barbie-inspired space. 

While Barbie and the colour pink are generally associated with young girls, do not let these old ideas limit your creativity. The stunning design elements, as seen in Barbie, can indeed be used to transform the way your room looks. Find below a few ideas to inspire you.

How To Incorporate Barbiecore in Your Space?

Here are some times that you can follow to make a stunning Barbie-inspired room:

Colour Palette

Barbie has always been associated with pink and pastels, and the connection continues. The movie uses a combination of technicolour aesthetics with pastels, creating a visual setting that is bold, vibrant, and pretty.

It includes various shades of turquoise, purple, aqua, and of course, pink, which are used freehandedly. This colour palette can be incorporated quite easily in any room of your house. Simple changes, like upholstery, curtains and bedsheets, can be used to introduce Barbiecore in your bedroom that exudes happiness. If you are willing to take a step further, you may even consider changing more elements mentioned in the following points.

Bold and Beautiful Accessories

Many stunning accessories can be used that are inspired by Barbie to introduce Barbiecore in your house. These include stunning chandeliers, sequined pillows, mirrors, pastel shades, and more. The pastel shades can be accentuated and contrasted with strong metallic accents. For instance, the frame of your pastel pink door can be painted golden.  

Decor Inspired by Fashion

The first thing that comes to mind when the name Barbie is uttered is her iconic fashion. Throughout the years, many prominent fashion labels have created dresses, shoes, and accessories for Barbie, solidifying her position as the supermodel of the world. You can use inspirations from the world of fashion in the form of accessories to decorate your house. 

Some fashion-inspired accessories include- high heels-shaped vases and showpieces, photographs of classic and iconic models, fashion sketches, handbag-shaped objects etc. You can also get inspired by stunning fashion designers such as Bob Mackie and Iris Van Herpen for a classic or eclectic look for your home.

Barbies Everywhere

Barbie itself can be used to breathe new life into your space. You can always use stunning posters, artworks, paintings, and more featuring Barbie or Barbie-themed elements as decor items for your house. These are sure to make your space seem bold and playful. 

Another way you can incorporate Barbies into your home decor is by using the dolls themselves. Some people are ardent collectors of dolls, especially Barbies. If you are a collector and connoisseur too, get a custom-built shelf or cabinet (Barbie-themed, of course) and display your Barbies with a proud face and smile while showing your passion for the icon.

Barbie Patterns

Another way to introduce Barbie in your home is by using the patterns that are often associated with Barbie. This includes rainbows, gingham, and other similar patterns. Even herringbone can be used to design a room inspired by Barbie. Another way to incorporate Barbie aesthetics and patterns is through tiles. Nowadays, many pastel-shaded and pink tiles are available in the market in the form of floor as well as wall tiles. Use them for a quick change in your space. 

Barbie-inspired Furniture

Barbie is known for her classic pieces of furniture, from heart-shaped beds to cute little sofas, to Ottomans. You can choose to change certain pieces of furniture or can design or repaint your current furniture according to the aesthetics of Barbie World. This includes pastel pieces of furniture, tall and low-contrast lamps, colourful covers, cases, and more. You can also add a pop of pastel in the form of carpets that will go well with industrial-themed pieces of furniture. 

Floral Elements

Barbie is associated with plastic and, thus, plastic flowers as well. Instead of choosing plastic flowers to decorate your space, select real flowers that you can change whenever you want to. Another way to introduce floral designs in your room is through floral wallpaper, floral decals, or floral tiles for that fantastic and lively touch.

Things to Remember 

While designing your house following a general Barbie theme, here are a few things that you should remember. By following these guidelines, you will be able to create a home inspired by Barbie in no time. 

Start Small

We often choose a large and time-consuming project in a sudden burst of inspiration. Such projects are often abandoned when the inspiration or excitement wears off. To avoid falling into a similar soup, start slow. Simple details such as adding pastels can turn your boring rooms into new ones again. Choose a couple of complementary colours and stick to them. Instead of changing the whole look, change a few elements, such as a few pieces of furniture, wallpaper, tiles, or your sheets. 

Go Bold

Don’t be afraid of making bolder choices instead of starting small. If you want to change just one thing in your space, make a risky choice. Changing your tiles to pastel shades will not only make your room inspired by Barbie but will also prove to be a chic and contemporary choice. 

Pink and Textures

Instead of sticking to plain pink and pastels everywhere in the room, accentuate the stunning shades with different textures. 

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Start with Smaller Rooms

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If the concept of redesigning and renovating a whole home seems daunting, start with smaller rooms such as bathrooms. Bathrooms often use pastels anyway, so you might be able to do a fantastic job with little to no time and budget. 

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These are just some of the many ways in which you can design your Barbiecore-inspired room–Feeling adventurous? Design your whole home inspired by Barbie today!

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