Guest Picks: A Pale Color Palette to Quiet the Senses
Set a soothing tone with neutral colors and inspiring artwork for a room that's a real retreat
In the buzzing, active world we live in, a little quieting goes a long way. I am finding myself drawn to pale colors these days, and I've selected a few goodies that I feel nurture the sense of calm we all crave at the end of a long and busy day. In the ideal pale interior, I would put together calming hues, soft textures and interesting art. Surround yourself with unusual pieces and you'll see pale does not have to mean bland pastels and girlish bedrooms. — Barbara from Elza B Design
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"Passing Through" by Rosenbaum Fine Art offers a subtle mix of washed-out colors, creating a soothing picture.
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by ABC Carpet
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| This pink Amaleh rug makes me think of cotton candy or fruit sherbet. I love its transitional pattern and quiet colors. |
by Serena & Lily
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This stunning watercolor and mixed-media drawing by Sara Matson Westover has a lovely ethereal quality.
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I love this handmade white petal vase. It would look fabulous with a bouquet of thistles or peonies.
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This gorgeous pale wood dresser would look wonderful in an entry foyer or bedroom. I love how smooth the grain of the wood looks, and the curves are simply smashing.
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This sexy lamp by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams is perfectly curved and proportioned. I love that it comes in so many great colors.
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I love the restful pattern and color scheme on this block-printed pillow.
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This classic ivory alpaca throw lends itself well to most interiors. It connotes coziness and rest.
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I adore John Robshaw's fabrics and prints. This "Tolin" cotton voile set offers colorful hues in ethnic prints. Don't you just love how Robshaw mixes and matches?
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by Jayson Home
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| This19th century French painted chest is in one of the most striking shade of ice blue. I would put it in the kitchen to store my table linens. |
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This hairhide mirror by Jamie Young is chic and easy to coordinate with. Try it in your entryway above a little console table.
by Les Indiennes
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Les Indiennes' mustard yellow and white cotton fabric would be a hit in your veranda. Imagine sipping lemonade in a white-washed room, snuggled against pillows made with this fabric.
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This dual seat by John Derian would make a great addition to your interior. I love how two people can sit on this and enjoy quiet reading or conversation.
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This decoupage tray with a sweet cat sitting atop a plush, yellow-tasseled pillow is just perfect. It would be the ideal receptacle to deposit keys and coins in when you empty your pockets.
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The Cove Sofa by John Derian would go perfectly with a pale color scheme. Spruce it up with a few pretty pillows in interesting prints.
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by Jayson Home
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| This soft and textured beach blanket stands out. Use it indoors as a summer blanket in a bedroom or on a sofa arm. |
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The Zoe Sage Pillow has a "hippie chic" look I find very appealing.
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These unusual, midcentury wood Giraffe Chairs by Arne Jacobsen will surely draw your guests in, starting off a conversation about design.
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This is a gorgeous 1930s Japanese silk painting by Nakatsuka Issan. I love the weeping quality of the pale Japanese yellow roses.
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olldbobbi I love the paler versions of almost any color. Bright, bold colors are great, too, just not for me. I find dusty pastels to be very calming and soothing.
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passionplenty I love white furniture, with accent pieces in pops of color; when I grow bored of the space, I simply change my throw pillows, vases, rugs, etc. to a new exciting color combination, and it feels like a whole new room!
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pynky01 ..there is a pale green color they found soothed the inmates in jails and prisons...ie..less fights, attacks on guards and on all fronts...cant remember name but it does exist....
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Ideabook published on July 25, 2012.
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