Barbie: Turn your space into your own Barbie and Ken Malibu Dreamhouse with Barbie-themed home decor

There's a little-known movie called Barbie coming out this month - have you heard of it?

The Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster is leaving a permanent pink stain across social media, with Barbie-themed fashion, furniture, beauty and even Airbnbs permeating many a 'For You' page. 

Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, has been painting the town pink in her fabulous on-theme outfits throughout the ongoing press tour, with her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, drawing inspiration from many of the Mattel doll's iconic looks. It truly is Barbie's world, and we're just living in it.

While Barbiecore has long been on the scene, Barbie-themed decor is also having its moment - particularly following the arrival of Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse to Airbnb last month. 

The pink pad - which will be available to rent in California later this July - has been styled to reflect both Barbie and Ken's aesthetics, with the listing noting that Ken has added "a few touches" to bring some "much-needed Kenergy" to the newly renovated mansion.

"I've decked out the place with a little more… well, me! My cowboy stuff is great. And horses! Guitars, games and more. And of course, rollerblades, because I literally go nowhere without them," boasts the listing, purportedly written by Ken himself.

While life in plastic isn't fantastic for the environment, any budding interior decorator hoping to take their home decor from drab to DreamHouse should be embracing the kitsch, camp and yes, overtly plastic-fantastic. 

For a true nod to the Airbnb's aesthetic, the feminine should be met with hints of masc to reference the 'Kendom' vibe throughout - think western, saloon-style touches, like cowboy hats, boots, rustic trunks and (fake, very fake) horn ornaments and faux hide rugs.

As Ken says, this also feeds into equestrian elements: the DreamHouse itself features a lifesize horse (adorned in a feather boa), horse-printed throws and equestrian artwork, so don't be afraid to embrace your inner horse girl.

For a true Barbie and Ken-inspired pad, the abundance of pink should be offset with touches of blue - we're talking old-school, gender-normative colour palettes here. Barbie is from the '50s, after all. Plus, plenty of coastal, beachside touches to bring Malibu to you: think palm fronds, ocean-blue touches, relaxed seating and plants.

With that being said, here's some inspiration to get you started.

Equestrian-meets-Cowboy-Western

The reference

Photo credit: Joyce Lee/Supplied

Our picks

Typo Tiny Shaped Planter in Cowboy Hat, RRP$14.99

Photo credit: Typo

Seletti Horse Diesel Party Animal Dolomite Vase Glass, RRP$105

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Effects Faux Cowhide Rug 120cmx160cm, RRP$149

Photo credit: Mitre10

Ariat Men's Slingshot, RRP$469.95

Photo credit: Ariat

Roller Disco

The reference

The Disco Roller Rink at Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied
Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb Disco Roller Rink. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied

Our picks

Crazy Skates Retro Roller in Pink, RRPA$206.94

Photo credit: The Iconic

Typo Souvenir Vase in Rosa Powder Rollerskate, RRP$39.99

Photo credit: Typo

Kmart Disco Ball, RRP$13

Photo credit: Kmart

Typo Midi Led Shaped Mirror in Rainbow, RRP$39.99

Photo credit: Typo

Summer by the sea

The reference

Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb Audio Lounge. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied
Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb Firepit. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied

Our picks

Doiy Seashell Vase in Pink, RRP$109 via Superette

Photo credit: Superette

Pols Potten Pink Fan Palm Leaf, RRP$215

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Ecosa Silk Pillowcases in Light Pink, RRP$120

Photo credit: Ecosa

Accessories 

The reference

Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb Lifesize Horse. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied
Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb. Photo credit: Hogwash Studios / Supplied

Our picks

Citta Anglepoise Type 75 Desk Lamp Margaret Howell Edition, RRP$690

Photo credit: Citta

Kartell Take Lamp, RRP$300

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Glasshouse Fragrances Barbie Dreamhouse Limited Edition 380g Soy Candle, RRP$64.95

Photo credit: Supplied

Lex Pott Twist Candle, RRP$35.70 

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Aldo Barbie Stessy in Fuchsia, RRPA$229.94

Photo credit: The Iconic

Qeeboo Velvet Finish Rabbit XS Bookend in Fuxia, RRP$$329

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Vigar Sink Caddy Set Flower Power Pink 3 Piece, RRP$49.99

Photo credit: Briscoes

Thames and Hudson Yves Saint Laurent Catwalk, RRP$119; Thames and Hudson Prada Catwalk, RRP$119

Photo credit: Superette

Hommey Lumbar Velvet, RRPA$102.35

Photo credit: The Iconic

Retro

The reference

Ken's DreamHouse Airbnb Bedroom. Photo credit: Joyce Lee / Supplied

Our picks

Lapin + Wolf Barbie x Andy Warhol Art Prints in Coral and Blueberry, RRP$20-$45 via The Warehouse

Photo credit: The Warehouse

Qeeboo Medium Fallen Chandelier in Powder Pink, RRP$3749

Photo credit: Smith & Caughey's

Paladone Barbie LED Neon Light, RRP$39 via The Warehouse

Photo credit: The Warehouse

Tablefair Lava Lamp Pink Snow, RRP$34.99

Photo credit: Briscoes

GPO Retro GPO 746 Rotary Telephone, RRPA$136.85

Photo credit: The Iconic

Crosley Cruiser Bluetooth Portable Turntable in Turquoise, RRP$A$206.94

Photo credit: The Iconic

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