Move over, Malibu Dream House — there’s a new pink paradise in town.
Meet Hannah Dahl, the 28-year-old interior designer and self-professed lover of all things pink, who transformed her home into an 80s Barbie-themed wonderland that would make the iconic doll blush.
“I put my heart and soul into it,” Dahl told South West News Service.
Her journey to becoming the modern-day Barbie started with a stroke of paint in her Los Angeles apartment. As she experimented with colors, a single coat of pink triggered an epiphany.
The hue enveloped her in a sense of security, evoking her inner child and inspiring her to turn her living space into a life-sized dollhouse.
Hannah Dahl at her apartment in LA.
Dahl in front of her vanity mirror.
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“I love mixing all things pink with shabby chic and 80s furniture,” Dahl said.
Investing less than $20,000, Dahl spent a year curating a whimsical, Barbie-inspired design, decking her abode with vintage finds sourced from social media, eBay, Etsy and estate sales.
Her apartment became a hotspot for creativity, doubling as a photoshoot location and a real-life fantasy for pink enthusiasts.
Sitting area.
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The living room from another angle.
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The bedroom is outfitted with a retro mini TV.
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But the Barbie dream didn’t end there. Dahl, alongside her fiancé Spencer Ross, packed their pink dreams and relocated to Guthrie, Oklahoma to be close to family, and snagged a two-bedroom property with ample acreage in August 2023.
Their mission? Transform the new house into a pink wonderland to rival even Barbie’s wildest dreams.
The duo is on a pink-painting spree, dipping every room in hues of pink and pastels.
The living room from another angle.
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The dining room.
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A vanity mirror.
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Dahl’s eye for unique finds didn’t falter as she snagged heart-shaped tubs for a mere $100, adding a touch of childhood whimsy to their new digs.
While she said her hubby-to-be exudes “chilled skater vibes,” he’s fully onboard with Dahl’s pink revolution, supporting her vision every step of the way. In fact, they’re carving out a “man cave” corner for him amidst the pink panorama.
For Dahl, it’s not just about the home decor; it’s a lifestyle.
All the walls have been painted pink.
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One of two bedrooms.
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She said the color made her feel safe and inspired her to make a life-sized doll house.
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Her wardrobe mirrors her house, often adorned in vintage princess gowns and punk princess attire, perfectly syncing with her rosy domain. The power of pink isn’t lost on her; it’s a source of empowerment and comfort, a vibrant reflection of her personality.
“When I dress up I love to match my home,” she said, adding, “It’s so much more fun being confident.”
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