Decorating & Design
April 6, 2022
25+ Rooms That Celebrate Spring With Muted Pastels
From Victorian yellow to millennial pink, pastels offer a soft and sophisticated range of colors that have been adored in decorating for generations. Just in time for spring decorating, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pastel rooms from the H&H archives.
Scroll down for 25+ pastel spaces that celebrate spring!
This painted front door in Toronto blogger Wendy Lau’s home was a DIY spin on arched doorways.
Muted green feels right on brand for Calgary-based designer Ali Velji’s new office.
Pastels pair wonderfully with light woods and organic materials. This playful kitchen by Naked Kitchens features soft lavender and plum cabinets warmed up with modern oak panelling.
Make it pop! A gentle shade of blue is both captivating and calming in this Mississauga home’s powder room.
Emma Reddington’s Toronto Victorian features the designer’s eclectic style assembled through natural elements and earth tones. On the walls: Pigeon by Farrow & Ball.
In this principal bathroom, a muted green curvy tub is the ultimate eye candy.
In this streamlined kitchen, pastel blue cabinets bring a dose of color without compromising its neutral allure.
The plaster walls in this guest bath treat muted pink like a neutral.
Powder blue millwork and quirky blush wallpaper create a relaxing vibe in the 2020 Princess Margaret Showhome mudroom. The cubbies, hooks, drawers and bench feel light and airy thanks to the pastel hue.
Blush drapery reads as a neutral in this serene Edwardian home‘s white, black and wood dining room.
DIY expert Alexandra Gater renovated this kitchen for just $600! Using Sico’s Cool Current on the cabinetry and plenty of plants, she brought a nature-inspired look to the small space.
The pink velvet sofas and sky-high Nero Marquina fireplace give this living room an eye-catching effect that’s nothing short of spectacular.
Designer Katherine Newman gave this home an Art Deco feel with smoky mauve paint and Simone Crestani glass pendants to showcase the dramatic curved ceilings.
This 1880s Montreal townhouse is remade with exuberant pastels in every corner. In the living room, plush pillows in muted shades pop off of the deep blue sofa.
A wall-to-wall mirror and gray and blue palette are modern touches in this sophisticated bathroom by Brian Gluckstein.
A stunning statement chandelier enhances this dining room’s soft, ethereal vibe, while sheer curtains and dusty lavender paint catch the light.
Farrow & Ball’s Pink Ground paired with a turquoise accent chair gives this room a retro vibe.
The 2018 Princess Margaret Showhome by Brian Gluckstein houses a mood-boosting kitchen with floor-to-ceiling blue cabinets.
A monochromatic rose palette and opulent lace curtains are truly dreamy in the guest room of Jackie Kai Ellis’ Paris apartment. The paint is taken all the way up to the wainscoting and swathed on the window frames for a saturated look.
Designer Sarah Atiq is calling it: pretty pastels will take over interiors this year. After a challenging 2020, people want light and bright spaces more than ever. They pair perfectly with rustic wood furniture and touchable textures.
This monochromatic bedroom is a sanctuary with traditional furniture and a soothing blue palette tied together by Farrow & Ball’s Skylight on the walls.
The balance of white and pastels in this Princess Margaret principal bedroom feels both calming and energizing, especially when paired with clean lines and a statement sunburst mirror.
Look closely and you’ll notice how designer James Davie layered different shades of blue in this cottage bunkie kitchenette. “I wanted a more complex paint story,” says James of the mint cabinets, light blue trim and pistachio walls.
Move over, millennial pink — an array of muted pastels are taking the spotlight. Barely-there-mint paint, scattered succulents and brass fixtures make this kitchen a millennial dream.
Stopping the powder blue paint part-way up this feature wall makes the ceilings feel even higher in this breezy bedroom.
Interior stylist Sarah Gunn was inspired by her home province of Nova Scotia when decorating her charming bedroom. Sandy pinks and watery blues pay homage to the East Coast.
This breezy principal bedroom opens out onto a spacious deck with views of the ocean. Accent pillows inject even more color against the muted walls.
Textured pink walls, an Italian marble tub and rustic wood floors add vintage feminine charm to this farmhouse bathroom.