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{"id":4553,"date":"2017-12-21T08:18:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-21T08:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=4553"},"modified":"2017-12-19T14:21:02","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T14:21:02","slug":"a-pastel-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/21\/a-pastel-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pastel Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4554\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4554\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/12\/Uttermost-Accessories-Blue-Belle-Floral-Art-36112.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"288\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just how beautiful is the Uttermost Accessories Blue Belle Floral Art 36112 against a dark backdrop? It&#8217;s just breathtaking.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Who says pastels are just for spring?<\/p>\n<p>Pastels are popping almost everywhere and every season. The interior design industry is brimming with these amazingly refreshing colors. While they are pretty, in the wrong hands, they can turn <em>a tad too girl<\/em>y.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Single Pastel <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want just a simple update this holiday season, then all you need to do is to pick just a single piece for your home. An example is when you choose a pastel sofa, say, a soft, blue tone. This is neutral enough for any room and it can easily last through the years.<\/p>\n<p>Going monochromatic with your pastel is a great idea because it means \u2013 <em>you mean business<\/em>. If you are obsessed with the beauty of gray-green, then find a way to incorporate it into every piece that you would pick for a particular room in your home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pastel Pairing <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or you can make a statement by using multiple pastels. To play with pastels, use a tone that you particularly like then bring it the room that you like most. Find two or more of this same seating unit to complete the pairing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dependably Pink <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What could be more pastel and candy-like than pastel pink?<\/p>\n<p>A room can be pretty in pink without being saccharine. Pick modern pastel pinks in florals and soft solids. Find textiles with these hues for the ultimate fusion.<\/p>\n<p>It is always best to try smaller pieces at first. A few pastel pink accents should be enough to jump-start your pastel adventure.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a chiefly gray or any neutral-colored room, then it would be easier for you to slink into your pastel mode. Pastel pink is naturally <em>at home <\/em>with shades of gray.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pastel Cabinets <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pastels are a great way to soften or freshen up a room. But more than just pastel cushions or throws, you can make better and bolder use of these colors by painting your cabinets with them. When you do this, you are introducing an interesting amount of texture and depth into a room.<\/p>\n<p>Pastels have been dominant in the past years and for a good reason. Dusted heathers, as well as blues, work amazingly well on cabinetry and architecture. Praline hues have a calming effect because they have a gentle sense of simplicity in them.<\/p>\n<p>Your pastel-painted cabinet could be your one <em>hero piece<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4555\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4555\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/12\/Capel-Incorporated-Floor-Coverings-Cutting-Garden-Rug-0450CS-Tea-Rose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"288\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Welcome your guests with pastel with this Capel Incorporated Floor Coverings Cutting Garden Rug 0450CS Tea Rose.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Sugary Shades on Homeware <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pastels are always on the interior design menu. Don\u2019t think that they are limited to spring. If you want a pastel holiday this year, then, by all means, go for it.<\/p>\n<p>Frosted hues are going to look great with your Christmas decorative elements. Just imagine how beautiful your pastel blue would be with your silver bells, frost, and hollies.<\/p>\n<p>Use pastel tableware. This is the easiest way to add pastel to your kitchen and the dining room. There are many decorating stores and shops that sell these colorful wares. When running out of ideas, just go for pastel accessories such as planters and throws.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pastel Mix <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pastels are whimsical hues. They may have been used more in spring but they can also become popular this holiday season. Find pastel accessories that you can pair with your bigger furniture pieces. A light blue decorative bowl will look perfect with a traditional lamp with green shade.<\/p>\n<p>Pillows in different pastel colors add a wonderful touch to a chair, couch or a bed. Consider the hues that your room currently has. Pick colors that jive well with these current colors.<\/p>\n<p>Light yellow and purple are amazing hues to work with when you want to create a comfy and serene environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who says pastels are just for spring? Pastels are popping almost everywhere and every season. The interior design industry is brimming with these amazingly refreshing colors. While they are pretty, in the wrong hands, they can turn a tad too girly. 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