10 ideas for using pastel shades in modern interiors

Have you ever noticed that there is something soothing in a soft game of pastel shades that can make you feel at home in any setting? Over the years, the color preferences of interior fashion have changed. But in the era of the vintage 50s, and in the bright, daring 80s, we liked to watch how the soft pastels create a cozy and familiar atmosphere in our home. The idea of ​​decorating with pastel colors had to go a long way to full recognition. Once pastel was used only for the decoration of children's rooms. Today, designers are happy to apply a soft blur of colors in the interiors of any premises, giving an atmosphere of peace to your home. In this article, we offer you 10 interesting tips on how to embody pastel color solutions in a modern interior.
 

1. Rediscover the attractive power of pastel shades.

There was a time when the only pastel colors used in decorating the premises (mainly children's rooms) were pink for girls and light blue for boys. Pastel, which for many years was associated only with femininity and young children, publicly declared itself in the 50s - 60s, appearing in the interiors in combination with bold black geometric lines and shocking contrasting colors. Today's fashion favors pastel shades. And if you are thinking about carrying out repairs or just decided to give the interior new touches with the help of home textiles, pastel would be a great solution.

2. The triumphant return of kitchen appliances in pastel colors

The color palette of kitchen equipment has come a long way, changing from a modest white and beige to luxurious black. Today you can choose a refrigerator, stove or oven for any color of the rainbow, and for such small kitchen appliances as blenders and mixers there are even more colors. Whether you decide to choose pale pink kitchen devices (wanting to contribute to the promotion of breast cancer prevention, as many brands do), or prefer a high-end professional gas stove - the entire range is available in beautiful pastel colors. From aqua and pale lilac to pink and oily yellow. Pastel colors are a great way to turn a boring and dull interior into an inspirational kitchen.

3. Relaxing interiors are ideal for using pastel colors.

Light shades of the color palette are so relaxing that you want to hide in them from the whole world. Bathrooms, bedrooms and living rooms are ideal for using decor items or home textiles in soft pastel colors. If you want to make a room more strict, masculine, consider the possibility of painting solid surfaces - floors, tiles or countertops - in a dark color. Such a mix of shades will create the perfect balance of the color spectrum.

 

4. Creating an interior in the style of "country" with the help of pastel shades

Whether you prefer the quiet appeal of interiors in a “shabby chic” style or you like the pastoral look of a classic rustic style, pastel colors can be a welcome addition in both cases. Start with furniture, choose upholstery in bright floral colors, or use plain fabrics, or you can mix both. Use pastel shades - white, yellow, pink, green, blue colors will give the room naturalness and naturalness.Faded, artificially aged wood, antiquities, pastels of decor create a stunning interior in the style of "country".

5. Use upholstery pastel tones when hauling your furniture

Many people avoid pastel shades for fear that the house will look too plain and pale. Don't worry about color. Just pick up the new upholstery for familiar furniture. Your favorite sofa, “dressed” in a fabric of pastel shades in floral, striped or even pea colors, will make the new interior familiar and intimate.

 

6. Choosing the right shade of wood gives the pastel interior a finished look.

The beauty of pastels lies in its amazing property to blend harmoniously with all natural materials. Wooden wall panels and floors, rattan, seaweed and other finishing materials will perfectly fit into the pastel interior. Use light wood (white oak, bamboo, light maple) to highlight your pastel decor and decor. To give the interior a contrast, choose bright cherry wood that looks luxuriously against a background of pink or peach shades. Experiment with mahogany or try a combination of dark brown spots with pastel yellow, blue or green shades.

7. Highlight the pastel colors of your interior with do-it-yourself projects.

You can take advantage of ready-made design proposals or implement your own ideas. In this area, there are an infinite number of ideas inspired by the charm of pastel - from gradient painting (from light to dark) to simply painting the chairs of the living room headset into your favorite pastel shades. In any case, the strokes made by his own will look superb. Inspect your home and decide what can be painted in a soft pastel color.

 

8. Get rid of the idea that pastel shades are only suitable for one type of style.

The use of pastel colors is not limited to the decoration of children's rooms or boudoirs of young women. For example, a combination of dark blue, turquoise and pale blue shades in a set of bed linen will enliven the bedroom of even the most brutal man. Remember, pastel colors, in combination with bright patterns and rich colors are able to create real spatial depth. Use pastel with other dominant shades as an accent or as the main tone.

9. Discover the new palette of muted pastel colors.

Speaking of pastel shades, we mean only 7-8 basic colors of the rainbow, only in gentle, blurry colors. Why not discover a whole world of muted shades, adding a bit of gray to all the colors? Try searching the Internet for a color palette that contains various shades of saturation. Here you will find muted pastel shades of every color of the rainbow. For example, a dark purple color becomes lilac. But the most interesting thing is that after diluting the pastel version of the color with light gray, we create a new shade, which is presented in the photo below.

10. Awaken your creativity with pastel colors.

We all draw inspiration from various sources. Visit the local pastry shop, walk around the market, go for a walk in the botanical garden. You will be surprised by the abundance of pastel shades in our daily life. And you will understand what color you would like to capture in your home. And then, let your imagination run free, let your creativity be unstoppable!