Pastel shades
Pastel shades have their own names. So, green used in pastel painting is called mint, red is called coral, orange can have a peach or apricot tone, purple - lavender or lilac. The yellow color in the pastel can be lemon, blue - turquoise. Of course, the richness of the pastel palette is not limited to these colors, there may be other tones, but they must be slightly faded, as if burnt in the sun, whitened, or sprinkled with powder.
Pastel Colors Properties
One of the reasons for the popularity of the design of bedrooms in pastel colors is their effect on the human nervous system. Shades of pastels are suitable for any temperament, have a positive effect on the psyche, refresh and soothe. They have neither warming nor cooling effects, that is, they are neutral, so they can be used both in bedrooms facing the north, and in those oriented to the south.
The use of pastel colors makes it possible to safely experiment with color combinations, as they all harmonize perfectly with each other. It is hard to imagine a bedroom decorated in blue, purple and red at the same time. In such a bedroom, the human nervous system will be excited and tense to the limit. However, when using pastel shades of these colors, such a combination is not only possible, but can also be unusually elegant and pleasant, and it will be easy and calm to be in such an interior.
Design options
A bedroom in pastel colors always looks elegant and delicate, and is very suitable for women. If there is a desire to make a man’s bedroom, it is worthwhile to focus on blue-blue tones, with the addition of shades of green. In any case, light powdery tones will bring freshness and softness to the interior, which is very appropriate in the bedroom. Typically, when designing interiors, use one of the following three schemes:
- A neutral tone is used as a base, and pastel as an additional tone. Examples: beige and light blue, gray and pastel pink, delicate brown and mint.
- And as a base, and as an additional, pastel colors are used. In this case, you can combine any shades, for example, blue and pink, blue and lilac, lemon and mint, coral and turquoise. All pastel colors are in perfect harmony with each other, so you can make pairs to your own taste without the risk of mistakes.
- Three or even more pastel shades are used in a variety of combinations. Do not be afraid that the result will turn out too bright - pastel colors soften color combinations, and the finished interior will be joyful and at the same time tender.
Light beige is most suitable as a diluent for pastel shades. White, brown, gray can also play this role, but nevertheless, designers consider beige, milk, cream, cream as the most suitable. Gray is used in cases where they want to bring cool notes to the interior, and brown will allow you to include vintage elements in it.