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Decorate With Pretty Pastels For Spring

Decorating With Soft but Sophisticated Pastels

March 7, 2012 by Angela Elias

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Decorating With Soft but Sophisticated Pastels

Pastel shades are quintessential of Spring, but many of us might prefer them on our Easter eggs rather than our furniture or walls. Before you dismiss the idea of incorporating these hues into your decor, consider the new approach to decorating with pastels. It involves a more minimalist approach to decorating that feels anything but cold. So, instead of designating them to nurseries, check out this gallery to see how surprisingly sophisticated pastel palettes can be.

Pink isn't just for little girls. When paired with minimalist furnishings, white paint, and loads of natural light, it serves as an uplifting neutral perfectly suited for adults.

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Color repetition is expertly achieved with minty walls, grass-green accessories, and just a hint of turquoise.

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Muted shades of lavender and peach feel incredibly modern when coupled with a silver teardrop pendant and ombre dining chairs.

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Pale peach walls and drapes instantly soften a bedroom, while a glass chandelier and lucite bench legs help to reflect light. The result is airy and ultra-feminine.

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Breaking up a pastel room with pops of bold color is an easy way to make the palette appear less precious.

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Pastel peach, canary yellow, and gold accessories appear to glow against the olive khaki shades of the walls, carpet, and sofa.

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The cool-girl vibe of this living room is attributed to the retro lipstick hues, mod accents, and funky throw pillows.

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A discrete gray lavender serves as the perfect backdrop for a cluster of aqua glass balls in this grape-like pendant.

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Experiment with subtle layers of pastel shades by painting room-dividing doors.

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