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From the Runways Home: Pastels Spring Back
Get inspired by Fashion Week to soothe your spaces with soft pastel color
I'm a freelance writer and design enthusiast who believes the best design is collected, not decorated, and that homes should always be as comfortable and functional as they are chic. In addition to writing for Houzz, I work as the Head Copywriter for Layla Grayce and Zinc Door.
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Among several trends coming up for Spring 2012 are the pastels that made a loud splash during Fashion Week. Big names in fashion, such as Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Diane von Furstenberg, are bringing in these pretty shades to replace the loud neons and prints that have been ruling the runways, making way for a more tranquil aesthetic.
Since there is no better place for calm than the home, let’s explore some ways to translate this trend into interiors. Many of the ideas require only a bucket of paint or exchanging a few knickknacks. If your home could use a light and airy spring refresher, read on to embrace a world of pastels.
Since there is no better place for calm than the home, let’s explore some ways to translate this trend into interiors. Many of the ideas require only a bucket of paint or exchanging a few knickknacks. If your home could use a light and airy spring refresher, read on to embrace a world of pastels.
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| Sometimes all a seating arrangement needs are a couple of pastel pink accent chairs. Treat yourself to something new, or paint what you already have. |
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| For a truly calming bedroom, pastels are the way to go. Eliminate visual competition by concentrating on only two shades, such as seafoam green and white. The softness of the pastel dominates the space. Talk about soothing. |
Here is another example of the previous idea, in pinks with a black accent. The black adds slightly more dimension, making the room feel both balanced and restful.
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Don’t want to the pastel to feel to soft or romantic? Choose a shade that feels crisp, like this minty blue-green. When mixed with contemporary accessories and sisal runner this stairwell feels anything but traditional.
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Take it a step further by refinishing a piece of furniture in a pastel. This vintage dresser maintains its classic feel while appearing fresh in a light shade of green. When paired with the ocean artwork, the entire vignette is the image of aesthetic serenity.
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Give a side table a new personality by covering it with a pastel tablecloth. Both the color and texture will give it an instant update.
| Further contemporize your pastels by punctuating them with bold colors; the contrast of soft shades against bright neons is unexpected yet undoubtedly chic. Try accenting the pastel with a brighter color of the same shade: this pale pink bedroom feels hip and youthful with accents of magenta throughout. |
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Another idea is choosing a complementary color to accent the pastel. In this bedroom, pale purple takes center stage when juxtaposed with burnt orange.
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Paint something unusual with pastels for a surprise spin on the trend. It’s not often you see closet doors painted with stripes in soft blues and yellows, but the look is whimsical and fun.
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| Perhaps all you need is a small dose of pastel to give a fresh update to your space. Consider your island: how much livelier would your kitchen feel if it received a color makeover? |
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Swap out your bright or patterned bedding for a serene pastel set, whether it be all the sheets or simply a dust ruffle. Both your bedroom and night’s rest will seem more peaceful.
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Soften your settee or couch with accents of pastel throw pillows. You can intermix them with bolder colors, or do an entire splash of pastel. Either way, you’ll be embracing the trend and updating your aesthetic in a way to can easily change again later.
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Comments
Traci Rolz Those pictures seem very feminine, any examples of rooms with more masculine pastel colors ?
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heypam I Love the light blues and greens. Especially in the winter.
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Julia Wooters Pastels make high-end areas seem less high end to me.
16 months ago · Like
patscats2 Love all of this idea book. I have pastels throughout my house.
16 months ago · Like
aronrae The 80's are back :)
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Ideabook updated on Jan. 27, 2012.
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