Pastels are fun, happy, light and fresh. They are popular amongst designers for chic, modern or Scandinavian spaces and especially used in children's rooms and nurseries. As Pantone typically sets the colour trends for each and every year, this year, Pantone's new 2016 colours were full of great pastels and metallics.
We have seven ways you can easily add summery pastels to your home – whether it be feature walls, cushions or smaller accessories. Read on to find out more…
Feature walls are a pretty permanent fixture, however, when done correctly they're one of the most impressive design additions in any home.
This Parisian-chic apartment has both pastel blue and pink feature walls that are light enough to even be considered neutrals. The large-scale art work and pastel blue sofa, mixed with Scandinavian design furnishings makes for a perfect living environment.
Macrame, gemstones and wall hangings have risen in popularity in 2015/2016 – and for good reason. It's quite easy to find them at local designers, they can be customised and they're even rather affordable!
Hang them haphazardly from walls to create a stunning pastel feature display, or arrange them at strategic points throughout your home for a continuity of style.
Seen by most homeowners as merely a hair trend that would die out, ombré has proved its longevity by infiltrating the architecture and interior design scene within the past few years.
The contrasting ombré of the doors in the bedroom are offset by the light and soft matching pastel ombré of the bedding – and we love it!
For a tasteful and interesting way to add pastels to your home, consider pastel ombré tile work.
Not looking to add permanent pastels to your home? Why not consider flowers, flower vases, lamps and other minimal accessories? Cheap, easy to change and rearrange in the house, pastel decor is quite an easy way to add a small touch of pastels anywhere you choose.
See more pastel lamp and vase options here!
Pastels on a key ring? Yes! If your home is minimalist, Scandinavian or modern and you want some ways to add pastels while retaining function, look no further than key storage.
Other options include coat hangers, hooks and shelving that have pastel components. Anything is possible with the right colour scheme, and pastel tones are so easy to mix and match.
With a white foundation to start with and the willingness to mix bolds and pastels, this living room is a living and breathing Pantone wonderland.
Jewel pinks mingle with mint green and saffron yellow, creating a colour-pop landscape that is both fresh and fashionable.
This living room, with its abundance of natural light, pastel cushions and variations of green through a plethora of plants, is a great example of how pastels can be added with both home decor and natural items.
We suggest up consider pastels for the summer months and especially the spring! If you choose a more permanent pastel feature, change out or rearrange other items to adjust to the cold seasons to maintain a constant theme.
To achieve an eclectic mix of colours and feel inspired – check out the Pantone colour trends for 2016!