Barbiecore has officially taken over home decor and exterior design thanks to Greta Gerwig's Barbie readaptation. This summer, pink houses are all the latest craze. The upcoming movie has sparked a trend among homeowners to create their very own Barbie DreamHouse, primarily from a hot pink color palette. While the film does not head to theaters until July 21, fans will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to stay in the Barbie DreamHouse in sunny Malibu, hosted by Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling. Beginning on July 17 at 10:00 am PST, everyone in BarbieLand can enter their requests to stay in the pink house of their childhood dreams, but only two fabulous winners will be selected to live out their Barbie fantasies for two nights on the weekend of July 22. The best part? Their stay will be completely free of charge. Barbiecore has become this summer's newest architectural trend, and Ken cannot wait to open up his fuschia doors to the public.
However, the Barbie DreamHouse is not the only pink house deserving of mention this summer. The Barbie film has served as a catalyst for exterior redesign across the world, and Barbie pink may just become the color of the season. To help you create your own DreamHouse, L'OFFICIEL compiled a list of our favorite pink houses to inspire your next home renovation.
Nashville, TN
Wearing pink is not enough for 42-year-old Bethany Griffith. At the start of the pandemic, Griffith sought to relay her love for the color pink to the exterior of her home. Three years after creating the pink house of her dreams, what became known as the House of Adora is a national tourist attraction used by artists, bands, and content creators to embrace their hidden love for the traditionally feminine color. Pink houses like Griffith's are in high demand from influencers everywhere, and this one is a must-see for a trip to Nashville.
Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Baum is the ultimate pink getaway. Located right outside of Palm Springs, the Palm Baum is the ideal location for a much-needed girls' weekend, the dream bachelorette party, or a photo shoot for some Instagram-worthy content. The Palm Baum is the epitome of your childhood dream home, and has brought an entirely new meaning to "pretty in pink." Pink houses are the must-have backdrop for any content creator, and The Palm Baum is meeting the demand.
Théoule-sur-Mer, France
Le Palais Bulles, or better known as the "Bubble Palace" is a stunning villa located in Théoule-sur-Mer, outside of Cannes, France. Designed by Hungarian architect Antti Lovag, the villa took 14 years to complete and was later bought by late fashion designer Pierre Cardin in the early '90s. While Le Palais Bulles is considered private property and is closed to the public, the pink house remains a magnificent piece of architecture that required the artistic visions of over five different artists to complete.
Northridge, CA
Built in 1968, the Pink Palace in Northridge, California is an ode to late Hollywood sweetheart Jayne Mansfield. Straight out of the '60s romance film Valley of the Dolls, the replica of Mansfield's adorned pink house is a vintage Barbie DreamHouse. Inspired by the over-the-top architecture from Hollywood's Golden Age, the Pink Palace is equal parts glamorous as it is historic, and also includes access to a 1968 pink convertible Mustang upon rent.
Martha's Vineyard, MA
To spend your summers on Martha's Vineyard is to love it, and all Oak Bluffs residents are familiar with the pink gingerbread house. Put up for sale merely days ago, the dreamy pink house is the perfect vacation cottage, and resides as one of the island's smaller homes. However, its charm is held in high esteem as one of the vineyard's most desirable, inadvertently-delicious vacation homes.
Cape Town, South Africa
Recognized for its colorful homes and cobblestone roads is Bo Kaap, a small neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa. Bo Kaap is famed for being an immersive, cultured community welcoming to all visitors, and it's pink houses are even more vibrant in person. Popularly depicted on travel websites, Bo Kaap is straight out of a fairytale.
San Francisco, CA
San Franciso-based photographer Madison Davis specializes in capturing the life and color of The Golden City. Snapping photos of the brightest architecture the city has to offer, Davis aspires to produce prints that can enliven any room, from pink houses to a 1970s Volkswagen van she finds on the street. Stellaluna Studio prints are the perfect dose of visual dopamine, photographing the San Franciso experience through a pastel lens.
Notting Hill, London
Calling all Notting Hill fans! The set of Julia Roberts's '90s romantic comedy is glorified for its pastel brownstone buildings, but the Notting Hill neighborhood holds more than just one colorful house. Notting Hill brings an entirely different mood to the otherwise rainy city. Intersecting with Portobello Road, Notting Hill is the content creator's heaven on Earth. Spanning across Hillgate Place, the affluent neighborhood offers an array of pink houses and pastel homes straight out of a fairytale.
Charleston, SC
Beyond the precious exterior of the Charleston Pink House is the home's extensive history as one of the city's oldest architectural projects. The Pink House stands as a beloved tourist attraction, and is a must-see for those planning a visit. Throughout the years, the house has been used as a tavern, a law office, a private residence, as well as an art gallery, and is the ideal backdrop for those looking to capture a photo with an iconic Charleston staple upon their visit.
