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Styling dreamy pastels in a modern home

Updated On : 05 Feb 2022

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice shares 3 ways to style a modern home with dreamy springtime pastels.

Styling dreamy pastels in a modern home

Channel the carefree nostalgia of a fresh spring day in the meadows with charming pastels like pink, yellow and green. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture And Choice shares 3 ways to style a modern home with dreamy springtime pastels.

1. Soften a modern living room with pretty floral hues

Styling dreamy pastels in a modern home

Signal the beginning of warmer days with touches of soft springtime pastels in the living room. Create an airy look with fresh white walls and a timeless grey sofa with raised legs. “Bring in floral hues like Pantone’s Rose Tan and iris blue through scatter cushions and lively centrepieces for a dose of dreamy spring nostalgia,” says Rebecca. Then balance the space with pops of modern black and soothing greenery for a contemporary finish.

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2. Use meadowy green walls for a touch of country charm

Styling dreamy pastels in a modern home

“Channel the relaxing feeling of a day in the countryside by painting your walls Pantone’s Tendril - a meadowy green that’s both lively and calming,” advises Rebecca. “Elevate the look with a fresh white wood dining set for a hint of contemporary country charm.” Then add pops of a light yellow like Pantone’s Anise Flower and light blue through flowers or artwork for a sunny, blue-sky effect.

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3. Style a chic, dreamy bedroom with blush and yellow tones

Styling dreamy pastels in a modern home

Sweet and stylish, use a palette of pink, white, grey, and yellow in a modern bedroom. Create a contemporary blush haven with a half wall of desert pink like Pantone’s Rose Tan, and white shaker style panels. 

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“Wall panels are a great way to add character and depth without taking up floor space - and they can work as a mini ledge for learning art or displaying small accessories too,” says Rebecca. Choose a modern grey fabric bed, then add pops of muted yellow tones like Pantone Anise Flower to soften the space and keep things light and contemporary.