Decorating
Decorating: 10 Wonderfully Romantic Pastel Schemes
Stop press! These pastel decorating ideas are so pretty, they’ll immediately put you in a summery mood
Does your heart lift at the sight of a pretty pastel shade? If so, you’ll love these delicate designs for every room in your home. From a soft wash of colour to a bold graphic statement, these ideas are sure to make you view pastels in a new light.
Mix in minty fresh accessories
There’s something mouthwateringly delicious about fresh sorbet shades – which makes pastels and kitchens the perfect combination. The minty greens in this kitchen lift the white scheme and add a playfully retro feel.
There’s something mouthwateringly delicious about fresh sorbet shades – which makes pastels and kitchens the perfect combination. The minty greens in this kitchen lift the white scheme and add a playfully retro feel.
Add edge with graphic prints
If you prefer your pastels to have an urban, contemporary edge, choose a mix of graphic patterns. Set them against a neutral background so the pastel designs are the stars for a cool, clean look.
Discover what geometrics can do for your home
If you prefer your pastels to have an urban, contemporary edge, choose a mix of graphic patterns. Set them against a neutral background so the pastel designs are the stars for a cool, clean look.
Discover what geometrics can do for your home
Work in some metallics
Throw in a bit of glitz for a modern twist on the pastel trend. The subtle flash of gold leaf on the inside of this lampshade is just enough to toughen up the space and prevent it feeling too sugary sweet.
Throw in a bit of glitz for a modern twist on the pastel trend. The subtle flash of gold leaf on the inside of this lampshade is just enough to toughen up the space and prevent it feeling too sugary sweet.
Think outside the (glass) box
Pastel-coloured glass? Why not. Introduce an unexpected shot of colour to an all-white scheme with an aqua shower screen for a soft style statement. It will add a translucent wash of colour and create a luxurious hotel feel.
Explore more ways to work with glass
Pastel-coloured glass? Why not. Introduce an unexpected shot of colour to an all-white scheme with an aqua shower screen for a soft style statement. It will add a translucent wash of colour and create a luxurious hotel feel.
Explore more ways to work with glass
Be romantic
Highlight the romantic nature of pastel shades by mixing them with delicate layers of lace or silk for a soft, dreamy room scheme. This sheer lace tablecloth is the perfect foil for the pretty accessories and pastel flowers.
Highlight the romantic nature of pastel shades by mixing them with delicate layers of lace or silk for a soft, dreamy room scheme. This sheer lace tablecloth is the perfect foil for the pretty accessories and pastel flowers.
Introduce colour with textiles
If you’re not brave enough to paint a wall in a pastel shade, keep your backdrop neutral and add colour with pastel-toned accessories. Towels and bed linen are a great way for the colour shy to experiment with brighter hues.
If you’re not brave enough to paint a wall in a pastel shade, keep your backdrop neutral and add colour with pastel-toned accessories. Towels and bed linen are a great way for the colour shy to experiment with brighter hues.
Break the colour rules
Who says pink and green should never be seen? When you’re talking mint green and blossom pink, these shades work perfectly together and create a soft, vintage feel in a bedroom. Add in plenty of white to keep the scheme feeling fresh.
Who says pink and green should never be seen? When you’re talking mint green and blossom pink, these shades work perfectly together and create a soft, vintage feel in a bedroom. Add in plenty of white to keep the scheme feeling fresh.
Dip a toe in the pastels water
Introduce a soothing wash of pastel colour to your living room walls by choosing delicately hued artworks. This is a simple take on the trend that can easily be changed if you get tired of it or fancy an update.
Introduce a soothing wash of pastel colour to your living room walls by choosing delicately hued artworks. This is a simple take on the trend that can easily be changed if you get tired of it or fancy an update.
Paint a rainbow
Mix and match a rainbow of pastel colours for a delicate, vintage feel. Soft shades of rose, lavender and mint will all work together if you ensure they have the same underlying tone.
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Mix and match a rainbow of pastel colours for a delicate, vintage feel. Soft shades of rose, lavender and mint will all work together if you ensure they have the same underlying tone.
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Do you like pastels? How do you incorporate them into your home? Share your pictures and tips in the Comments below.
Pastels and polka dots are a match made in heaven. Try a dotty wallpaper in a bedroom or home office for a pretty style statement, and team it with shabby chic furniture and accessories for a relaxed, country feel.