Pillow-Packed Banquette
The addition of pastel home decor can brighten up any bland area. Here, black, white, and wood tones serve as a great backdrop for colorful throw pillows. Bright colors like coral with muted pastel shades like soft yellow and blush pink add depth and texture to an eating area or sofa.
Calm, Cool Den
This space showcases an analogous color scheme of blue-gray hues. The key to this look is keeping the colors within the same palette or paint chip but differing the shades just enough that they aren’t matching. Add black and white to a monochromatic pastel color scheme for a clear contrast.
Vintage Inspiration
For a more casual feel, incorporate pastels on larger pieces. Shiplap walls give this space a beachy, vintage feel. Create a similar cottage-inspired theme by painting furniture pieces with a pastel paint shade, then create a handmade patina by sanding the paint for a used look.
Pattern Play
Mix and match patterns in various pastel home decor shades for an eclectic look that feels contemporary rather than convoluted. When mixing patterns, use a similar color palette to avoid an overwhelming space. Pops of white help to balance the various pink shades in this desk area.
Neutral Ground
Prevent pastels from feeling too feminine with grounding neutrals. A natural jute rug, bright white seating, and crisp molding add sophistication to this living room. Little pops of mint and coral on pillows and wall art add interest.
Delicate Dining
Who wouldn’t want to dine in this tranquil space? Rosy shades of pink provide just enough contrast to keep it visually engaging. The similar values in the shades also keep the room cohesive.
Minty Master
This bedroom is fit for a queen, thanks to a luxurious chandelier and intricate crown molding. The pale green pastel walls accentuate gold features. When paired with white, the light shade of green has a crisp, clean feel.
Traditional Touches
Re-create this traditional-style living room using pastel tones and neutral accents. Here, the light blue wall color, a ruffled ottoman, and an artistic fireplace feature create a classic feel. Pink, purple, or green pastel shades would also be great alternative wall colors for traditional designs.
Perfect Pairing
Mix and match pastel home decor shades for a cottagelike feel. The use of various colors can easily be overpowering or distracting, but not in the case of this pretty command center. Chalk-style paint adds dusty blue to a framed chalkboard with shutters and stands out against mint green walls.
Serene Scene
Interested in cottage or rustic styles? The blue-gray wall color of this bedroom is the ideal backdrop for cream and nickel decor. Its relaxing properties encourage nighttime rest.
Pretty in Purple
This seating area is the perfect balance of warmth and sophistication. Soft purple armchairs prompt guests to sit and stay awhile. Warm beige walls and curtains offer pleasing contrast. The value of the colors complement each other and flow together seamlessly.
Bathed in Blue
Blue and white is always a classic color combination, and wood accents elevate the style even further. This eat-in kitchen stays perfectly balanced with pastel blue walls and a white banquette and crown molding. The wooden table pops against the two hues and warms up this cozy nook.
