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COLOR WATCH: A PASSION FOR PASTELS!

November 8, 2011
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Living room in london with a blue velvet sofa, light grey tufted armchairs, two small coffe tables, a modern chandelier and a pink piece of modern art on the wall

There’s just something about this pastel hued home that I’m really liking. I came across it in uber photographer Simon Watson’s portfolio. When I usually think of pastels in home decor, I think of that shabby chic look or something too frou frou and frilly for me…well this home has changed my view on that!

Lavenders, blues and the palest of pinks in the living room. Then there is a soft sea foam green blue used in the dining room and den. Hmmm…these are definitely pastel colors but read as neutrals in my view.

Modern and sophisticated.  Not a lot of fuss.  Fuss-less is important here I think when using such potentially fussy colors.  Simplicity is key.

Alternative view of the living room with a fireplace, grey walls, a small mirror, two lavender chairs, a low coffee table and decorative plates as wall decor
Details in a pastel living room. On the left is a cabinet with lavender doors and on the right is a floor length window with white curtains with a blue pattern
Patel living room in london with a blue velvet sofa, tufted lavender armchairs, blue carpet and a modern chandelier
Ombre sea foam green curtains and chairs in the dining room with a large window and white candlestick holder
Sea foam green drapery and chairs making the dining room the perfect place to entertain. (above)
Alternative view of the living room with sea foam walls, matching ombre curtains, sea foam chairs, a tile fireplace with a marble mantel, a black leather ottoman, a white sofa and coffee table with clear legs
Den with sea foam walls, white sofa, glass coffee table and two pictures of a man with horses above the sofa

What to do you think of this decor ode to pastels?  Like or dislike?  Any of these colors you might use in your home or anything you would absolutely never use?  Do tell!

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Simon Watson

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10 responses to “COLOR WATCH: A PASSION FOR PASTELS!”

  1. Christina Rodriguez | The Diva's Home says:
    November 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I love, love, love the pastels as a backdrop for that beautiful blue sofa! I wouldn’t use them in my own home though. The light from the sun is too strong here in South Texas for them to even show up as color. If they do it like these pics, those who live further north can get away with it.

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  2. Vanessa says:
    November 8, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Pretty incredible pics!

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  3. Sewcreate says:
    November 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I think these rooms are beautiful. They do not “feel” like pastel rooms. The textural furniture such as the velvet couch and the leather bring “warmth” to these rooms. I would love all of them.

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  4. denamiller says:
    November 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    The design featured here is beautiful, but who lives here?? It feels like a show house, not an actual lived-in home 🙁

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  5. Merrily Down the Stream says:
    November 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    The dip-dyed curtains are to die for!

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  6. Ess & Jae V2.0 says:
    November 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful pic’s but what would you do if you tired of teal?

    Love your pillows btw – do you /will you ship to Canada?

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  7. Christine says:
    November 8, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow…..just wow. In total awe of these gorgeous rooms!

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  8. Ella Murdoch says:
    November 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    It creates a soothing feel that’s for sure. I would miss those strong pops of color I like though. http://inmycabinet.blogspot.com

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  9. Anonymous says:
    November 9, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    David Collins…the master!

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  10. Anonymous says:
    November 26, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    any idea where this coffee table is from?

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