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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
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A lot of the design trends these days involve bright, bold colors. This should not be a reason for you to stop using milder, more calming colors if you really want to. If you are in a pastel mood, then there is no need to conform to the bold patterns that many modern homes use. Creativity is the key to accessing the beauty of pastels. There are so many ways that you can utilize pastels to spotlight spaces or open up dark, crammed up rooms. Creating a winning interior with the use of crisp white combined with irresistible pastels is now easy.
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Pastels + White
Heightening the effect of pastel is as easy as pairing it with white. Many designers use soft hues as a standalone color inside many homes. Some use an accent wall complemented with any accessory that comes in the same shade.
A white room is a great playing field for lovers of the pastel palette. The secret to using pastels in a seemingly blank room is to have them as accent pieces like artwork, textiles and lighting fixtures.
Any shade of pastel can be used to achieve a soft glow. Warmth and softness is the beautiful result of cream and gold plus some light pink roses.
When the walls come in any pastel color, then you can use white textiles and furnishings. This is a powerful combo that can be balanced with the use of pastel accents such as throws and some pillows.
Pastels + Bright Colors
If white and pastels result into a crisp interior, then pastels plus some vivid colors equals awesome. The biggest trends today play up the pastel colors by adding neon and other bright hues. For instance, pastel walls can be highlighted by a neon pink cornice. Pastel blue rooms can be heightened with bright colors such as lime green or orange. And while you’re at it, check out the uniqueness of pale green, light chartreuse and lavender. These are all irresistible colors that will look hot with coral pink; light green walls can be paired with peachy sheets; modern shelves can house bright colored books.
You might wonder how two colors on almost opposite ends of the spectrum could fuse so beautifully. Pastels and bright colors are alluring because they complement each other marvellously. For instance – going back to hot pink – it can be your color of choice for the mirrors, bed, lamp and pillows inside your place of relaxation.
Gentle Pastels
One other approach to pastel interiors is subtlety – like really subtle. An example is a white room with silver motif. Add a dash of blue table lamp and throws and you’ve just achieved a modern room that elevates pastels without being overpowering.
Gray can also be combined with pastel colors to create contemporary look. This can be both soothing and sleek.
Going All Out
The final approach is to go all out. Use monochromatic pastel as a powerful statement on your walls, the furniture pieces, upholstery, and some of the major accessories.
If you want to use more than one pastel color in any room of your home, then be sure to put them all together in a concerted display. A single row of pillows in lemon yellow, green, lavender, or dark pink can make a room pop. A rug such as the braided area rug from Capel Rugs perfectly caps the lovely theme. This soft chenille rug comes in various colors and custom shapes.
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