Pastel colours combinations to jazz up your home

In the past half-a-decade or so, pastel colours have become the primary choice of interior designers and architects when planning home décor themes, as minimalism becomes an all-encompassing factor. Listed in this article, are some ideas for using pastel colours and pastel colour combinations in your home décor.

Pastel colours: Grey for a graceful look

Grey is a neutral, no-fail colour that can be incorporated in any part of your home décor with zero risks. This is why the grey colour is widely used in minimalistic-modern homes of millennials. Apart from making small spaces seem large and roomy, grey grants the space serenity and grace, as well.

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If you were under the impression that you have to be careful about mixing and matching grey with other pastel colours, this picture below would be an eye opener. The grey background is simply extenuating the pastel pink sofa in this decor theme.

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For bathrooms, grey can actually be termed one of the safest choices.

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Pastel blue colour

Blue is an evergreen colour that all of us love to use in various parts of our homes. For a warm country like India, its pastel shades simply do wonders when made part of the overall home décor, as wall colour, wallpaper colour, furniture, accessories, accent pieces, etc. For those who love the soothing pastel blue colour, the images below would definitely act as an inspiration.

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Pastel blue colour goes well with white. Juxtaposed together, these two colours can create magic in any area, including the kitchen or the bathroom, as shown here.

See also: The best two colour combination for bedroom walls

 

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Pastel green colour

Pastel green colour is refreshing and its hues can light up any space with life-like grace. Check out the image below to include green pastel colours in your home décor. You could mix and match it with other pastel colours to create a perfect combination that befits your overall décor theme.

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Pastel green goes well in the bath area, too.

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It is equally charming in your bedroom, when matched with pastel shades that complement its lively hue and grace.

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Shades of pastel pink colour

For the lovers of pink, the image below would simply act as the perfect inspiration. Easy on the eye, pearly pink is calming on the mind, too.

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Pastel pink colour can also be beautifully incorporated in your cooking space as shown in the image below, where the light pink carpentry work complements the marble grey wall.

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Pastel pink colour is also ideal for the living room, when used along other light and breezy pastel shades, as shown in the image below.

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You could also use the pastel pink theme in your bathroom, beautifully.

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Yellow pastel colours for a sunny look

There are many ways to use pastel yellow colours at home, if you intend to. Check out the image below where pastel yellow has been generously used in the living room décor.

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See also: Orange two colour combination for bedroom walls

 

Peachy pastel colours

The cool peach is another enormously popular colour that can help you make a style statement.

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Beige pastel shades

Beige has also been a widely used option by lovers of pastel hues. Check out the images below to find some inspiration.

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Pink pouf on patterned carpet in elegant room with lamp
and plants against black wall

 

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Subtle hues in a modern dining-cum-study corner

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Fashionable spacious apartment with a stylish design in green, grey and white pastel colors with big window and decorative walls.

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Stylish luxury cozy interior of modern apartment with simple contemporary soft light beige furniture, black lamp and coffee tables and nice pastel green walls.

 

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Soft native hues of a luxury bathroom in neutrals tones.

 

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The perfect pastel colour scheme for a living room.

 

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The perfect pastel colour scheme for grand, luxury living room.

 

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Tips to follow when using pastel colours in your home décor

Mix and match pastel shades: While, overall, pastel may sometimes come across as a little overwhelming, mixing and matching complementing pastel hues would be an ideal way to go. This way, you do not run the risk of going overboard or creating a monotonous impact. The sky is your limit, since there is an array of soft pastel shades you can experiment with.

Use pastel colours in accessories: If you are not in favour of using pastel colours in wall paints, etc., you can always go for furnishings items such as cushions and throws-pillows in pastel shades, in your home decor. It is ideal for upholstery and soft furnishings, as demonstrated in some pictures above. Candy colours and sugar shades like power pink and minty green would be the perfect choice to get that much-loved pastel prettiness in your abode.

In the bedroom, bedside lamps and throw pillows in pastel hues would work wonders and make the space serene and fun at the same time. In your living room, you can simply go for a large statement piece in pastel tones, like a large sofa, etc. The best part about using pastel colours as a statement piece is that it does not involve overall changes leading to expensive redecorating.

See also: Seven living room décor ideas

Use pastel colours in kitchen wares: Pastel shades are common in modern kitchens – from your China dinner sets and opulent-looking crockery, to smaller items like bread bins, toasters, electric kettles, etc. Using pastels themes in your kitchen adds simplicity and elegance while also adding the fun factor in your overall home décor theme.

Match pastel colours with neutral tones: Pastel hues work like magic when used along with neutral shades like white and grey. A splash of peach, pink or beige can be enough to add a bit of drama in an otherwise pared-down colour palette.

Go for bold and beautiful mixing: If you are feeling a bit bold you could also mix and match one dominant pastel colour with another.

Geometric prints in pastel hues work wonders: Geometric prints are enormously popular these days, from cushions to carpets designs. Other than neutral hues, colours from the pastel palette go remarkably well in geometric prints.

Know when it is too much pastel: Excessive use of pastel colours could sometimes seem saccharine-sweet. To avoid this, combine it with neutral shades.

Start slow: If you are new to this and want to spend a limited amount of time doing your experiment with pastel colours, go for wallpapers that allow you to bring home this colour scheme. In case you think pastel colours are not for you, it would be easy to go back to your old theme or change it, as you deem fit.

 

FAQs

What are pastel colours?

Pastel colours are pale tones of colours made by mixing a significant amount of white into the original shade. Also known as ’tints’, the higher the amount of white, the paler the pastel shade of the original colour is obtained.

How well do pastels work in home decor in a country like India?

With their soft, cool and gentle aura, pastels work wonders in home décor themes in a warm country like India.