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The Benefits of a Pastel Color Palette
It may not be bold. It may not be invigorating or exciting. But in its own way, a pastel color palette can be a gorgeous, unique interior design scheme. Styling your space with a softer side has all sorts of advantages, both aesthetically and physically. Here are just some of the primary benefits of decorating…
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Express your creativity by adding color to your kitchen. Nowadays you can find appliances in all sorts of different nuances including some beautiful pastels. It might be cool to try something other than the typical white or stainless steel finishes so why not dare to make a statement? Pastel appliances can completely transform your kitchen without interfering with its functionality.
Pastel Design tips and ideas
Pair pastels with soft shapes and textures
Add a few pastels to an area that’s bright and sunny to amplify the effect. This window seat is a lovely example. The designers at Mandarina Studio used a few cool tones to set a fresh and airy mood and they also introduced warm yellow accents which give this space a cheerful look.
Mix them with deep and muted colors
Some of us might have a knee-jerk reaction to pastels as being old-fashioned or traditional, but the opposite is true. Many of today’s interiors are embracing softer hues as a refuge from the barrage of life. Soft peach, pale mint green, and fresh light lemon, as just a few examples, all find themselves quite at home in a contemporary space.
Some of us might have a knee-jerk reaction to pastels as being old-fashioned or traditional, but the opposite is true. Many of today’s interiors are embracing softer hues as a refuge from the barrage of life. Soft peach, pale mint green, and fresh light lemon, as just a few examples, all find themselves quite at home in a contemporary space.
Another lovely idea is to play with a mix of warm and cool pastel hues. You could also use a combination of lighter and darker tones to add more depth to the décor and to help certain elements stand out more. The symmetry suits this bedroom quite well, helping it to maintain a balanced and clean aesthetic. We also love the window treatments chosen by studio EB Designs for this space.
Sunrooms and pastels go hand in hand. Soft and bright nuances like mint green, pink or yellow are excellent choices if your goal is to make this space look refreshing, airy and full of energy. The colors are amplified by the sunlight that enters the room and you can also rely on patterns to make them stand out more. Check out this beautiful design by Echelon Interiors for inspiration.
Another great idea if you’re looking for a way to introduce a few pastel hues into a room’s design is to add a few geometric prints or another type of pattern. This allows you to mix and match multiple colors and to create a fresh and eye-catching design without it looking too bold and cluttered.
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Pick a pastel color for a statement piece such as the sofa in the living room for example. It will help it stand out and it will give it a unique and sophisticated look. It would be great to find a color that matches your style and also suits the room.
There’s a reason baby blue is named what it is, but that doesn’t mean the color only works in the nursery. In fact, any pastel tint (even baby girl pink) can work beautifully in a grownup space when it is paired with brighter or darker shades. The resulting contrast is beautiful and sophisticated.
The kitchen is not the first space that comes to mind when thinking of pastel colors. That’s what makes a design like this that much more interesting and inspiring. The soft blue and lilac furniture colors go really well with the cottage-style décor. The light wooden floor and white ceiling help to balance out the color scheme. This is a design done by Farmer Payne Architects.
Pastel wall colors, for example, look amazing against wood floors, paneling, and other furniture, whether they are light or dark. The greater the contrast between the pastel palette and other elements in a space, the higher the energy level will be. Conversely, the more similar the tones of the hues used, the more neutral and calming it will feel in the space.
Probably due, in large part, to their shy nature, pastel colors provide a serene setting that can simultaneously boost your mood. Warm, energetic colors can be happy and enthusiastic, but a pastel color palette has a mood-boosting ability because of its work in the opposite direction – there’s an airy sense of cheer without the exhaustion.
