HOMES Pastels How to embrace a pastel palette for summer
By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA With gardens coming into full bloom, peony season peaking, and window boxes looking their most ebullient, filling our homes with colour sets the tone for decorative makeovers. As Georgina Tarn, interior design manager at City & Country, puts it:“The transition from spring into summer is all about renewal and growth. “Pastel colours such as soft pinks, mint greens, buttery yellows and sky blues naturally evoke a fresh, airy feeling people crave long after winter is over.” Moreover, a pretty pastel palette has the power to transform a room when you let your primary shade take the lead, and complement it with a versatile neutral and warm brown hue. Perfectly placed, with Pantone Colour of the Year being Mocha Mousse,Tarn says the transition into summer is the perfect time to incorporate this evocative soft brown. Especially if you’re after an accent colour.“Mocha Mousse reflects the importance of ‘little treat’ culture,” suggests Tarn. “The deliciousness of the colour suggests a refreshing coffee drink, or flavour of soft serve ice cream – and by association, evokes a mood of contentment and balance.” Great for creating a calm, peaceful atmosphere ideal for kitchens, bedrooms, nurseries or reading nooks, she says using a pastel palette captures light-enhancing tones – perfect for making small spaces feel open and airy. “Not only do pastel tones bring a muted pop of colour, the pastel colour range is cleverly versatile complimenting a mix of neutrals, woods, metals, or even bolder accents if you want contrast,” suggests Tarn.
Photo: living room decorated in a pastel pal-ette.
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Photo: Benjamin Moore Indian Summer CC-186, Interior Matte from £61 (3.79Litres), painted on walls.
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