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Whilst the pastel aesthetic is nothing new – sugary hues were popular as far back as the 18th century, used with abundance in decorative Rococo interiors – there is something of a contemporary resurgence, evidenced by the 22 million #pastel posts on Instagram, and the 3.8 billion views of #pastel content on TikTok.
And although pastels tend to be used a bit more sparingly in interior design than in the world of fashion, they are a surprisingly versatile and effective addition to most design styles.
Pastel colours are the ultimate in ready-made colour combinations, all sharing pale or white undertones that make them perfectly compatible with one another, so you can pile pastel pinks, blues, yellows, greens or purples together with abandon. And an easy way to prevent your pastel design scheme from becoming overly saccharine is to introduce monochromes – black or grey accents work particularly well in this instance – and we’ve included tips on how to combine both.
Read on for 21 pastel room ideas that run the gamut from sophisticated and traditional, to playful and modern…
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