Pink-obsessed woman spends$20k creating an 80s Barbie-themed apartment

Meet the pink-obsessed woman who spent $20k creating an 80s Barbie-themed apartment – and says she loves to dress to match her home.

Hannah Dahl, 28, was trying out different colours on her home in Los Angeles, California, US, when she painted the wall pink and had an “epiphany”.

She said the colour made her feel “safe” and inspired her to make a life-sized dolls house.

Hannah found an apartment in LA and spent a year creating a whimsical, Barbie inspired design.

She spent less than $20k renovating the place but decided relocate be closer to family and moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma - buying a two-bedroom property with eight acres in August 2023.

Hannah is now painting every room pink and sourcing vintage finds – such as a heart shaped bath tub – with the help of her fiancé, Spencer Ross, 30, a bike technician.

Her love for pink is also replicated in her dress sense and she loves wearing princess dresses and vintage outfits – to match her house.

Hannah, an interior designer and freelance content creator, said: “I grew this huge love for pink.

“Pink - it’s more than just a colour.

“When I dress up I love to match my home.

"It's so much more fun being confident."

Hannah had always loved pink and Barbie growing up but became obsessed with the colour while experimenting with paint shades.

She said: “I was painting my walls a bunch of different colours – trying them out.

“I painted the walls pink and had an epiphany – it brought out my inner child.

“I thought ‘this colour is making me feel safe’.

“I had this idea to make the pink life-sized dolls house.”

Hannah found an apartment in LA in July 2021 and spent a year transforming it – finding unique items such as vintage mirrors and dressers sourced from social media, eBay, Etsy and estate sales.

She estimates she spent under $20k doing it up – and then rented the place out as a location for photoshoot.

She said: “I put my heart and soul into it.

“I love mixing all things pink with shabby chic and 80s furniture.”

Hannah and Spencer moved to Guthrie, Oklahoma, in August 2023 to a two-bed house and are now transforming it into a pink paradise.

She is painting every room pink or pastel and found huge pink heart-shaped tubs for just $100.

Hannah said: “I try to keep the budget as low as possible.

"It’s shabby chic, lots of pink and full of childhood."

Hannah has the full support of Spencer - who is helping her renovate the property.

She said: “Spencer is a lover and supporter of the pink.

“I’m so blessed he is OK with me painting the walls pink.

“He really sees the vision.”

The pair are planning on creating Spencer a 'man cave' area in the house – to fit his “chilled skater vibes”.

Hannah also loves to dress to match her house.

She said: “I love finding and wearing vintage, princess gowns and punk princess.

"It feels so me.

“It’s such a powerful colour.

“It makes you feel so good and comforted.”